Man dies after assault involving fork
A homeless man confessed he had ‘f**ked some bloke up in his house and shoved a fork in his head’ only hours after a deadly assault.
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‘Fearful, fed up’: Veteran launches community security patrol
Residential security patrols have been launched in the Northern Rivers after inundating pleas from “scared and angry” residents facing break-ins, repeat burglaries and tactics like doorknocking to target the vulnerable.
Northern Rivers sees second measles alert in nine days
Northern NSW health authorities have released a second alert for measles after reports a close contact of an infected person contracted the highly contagious disease.
Commuter chaos as three rushed to hospital after serious crash
A nasty collision on a major thoroughfare near Grafton closed roads and forced a ferry to peak capacity as paramedics rushed an elderly woman to hospital with serious head injuries.
Teen charged over fatal north coast crash
A teenage driver has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and other traffic offences following a two-car collision on the north coast which claimed the life of a 62-year-old man.
‘No excuses’: Court hears callous killer knew what he was doing
A sentence hearing for an itinerant, who has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a man who had welcomed him into his house for a drink, has questioned the killer’s tears of remorse.
Man under guard after being tasered on North Coast
Crews from multiple police districts have attended a property in the Tweed Shire where two officers sustained cuts during an alleged altercation with a 54-year-old man.
‘Bashed this c**t’: Killer admits brutal blows before man’s death
A homeless disability pensioner has admitted boasting about bashing and kicking a new drinking buddy who had welcomed him into his home for an overnight session before leaving him injured on a couch to die.
Last call, Roxanne: Beloved brothel to close
A beloved Northern NSW brothel will see its beds stripped and doors shut after “crippling” rent costs and “an industry downturn”, with the venue’s “lovely ladies welcoming visitors right up until the last bell”.
Company stung after breaching fire ants protocol
A Queensland landscaping supply company has been fined after delivering up to 152 loads of potentially deadly fire ant carrying material across the border to NSW – including to two schools.
‘Yelling obscenities’: Man accused of “random” council worker attack
A Byron Bay man has been accused of “randomly” attacking council workers and yelling “obscenities” at them while they were doing their job, a court has heard. Now he has launched a fresh bid to be released on bail.
20cm blade: Man on bail accused of terrifying break-in
A man on bail for a separate court matter allegedly armed himself with a long kitchen knife before breaking into a Northern Rivers unit. Here’s what happened in court.
Toy gun bank hold-up accused in court after alleged armed break-in
A man accused of holding up a bank with a toy gun is back in court facing allegations he committed an armed break and enter police claim happened two weeks before the alleged heist attempt.
Flying, falling and feminism: Hilarious duo redefine womanhood
From trapeze tumbles to feminist triumphs, this “sassy, honest and funny as f–k” duo are fearless post-menopausal cabaret circus performers flipping the script on age, gender – and how to take a wee.
Seaside spat: Free campers ordered to pack up and prance on
Free-campers at a popular northern NSW beach have sprayed investigators after receiving a one-month notice to pack up their “unauthorised” dwellings and leave. See the wild video.
Legal costs awarded to crash death accused after trial delayed
A man claiming he suffered a covid blackout behind the wheel before the road death of a northern NSW farmer has been awarded legal costs due to ongoing delays ahead of his trial.
Woman, boy charged over Aldi TV smash and grab
A woman and a teen boy have been charged in relation to a smash and grab break in at a Northern Rivers Aldi. Here’s what we know.
Check out the latest on Ballina roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Check out the latest on Ballina roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Ballina Local Court, Wednesday, February 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Ballina Local Court on Wednesday.
Check out the latest on Ballina roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
The real estate agent who preyed on women and girls
After almost 18 months, the identity of a disgraced former Hunter real estate agent who secretly filmed nine women and girls in states of undress without their knowledge can be revealed following his sentence hearing.
Skipper sails from sea to cell after alleged DV assault
The only horizons this commercial fisherman will be scanning for the time being will be through prison bars as he stands accused of a “very serious” violent DV assault captured on mobile phone.
‘Undesirable evidence’ clears ex-teacher of procurement allegation
A former teacher at an exclusive school has had an allegation of trying to procure a child for sex dismissed after a court found the evidence was tainted.
Sky-high revamp paves runway for leading regional aviation hub
Central Coast Council is seeking to transform the under-utilised airport at Warnervale into a “leading aviation hub” which could generate over 180 related jobs.
‘Cohesive coastal character’: $21m seaside townhouses planned
Twenty-five new stylish townhouses with ocean views are on the table for a small North Coast town.
Swanky housing project goes ahead in coastal tourist town
A three-storey shop-top housing development has been given the green light in a popular tourist town on the state’s north coast. See the plans.
Nat Bas’ $3m Byron pad for sale after marriage split
Actor and singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte and her estranged husband, musician Cameron McGlinchey, are offloading their cool ex-home in the Byron Bay hinterland.
$10m slashed off Crown Barangaroo penthouse asking price
Sydney’s swankiest apartment is back on the market, with a high-profile Luxe Listings agent dropped and the new team tasked with selling the six-bedroom unit spending $500,000 on staging.
Is Amanda Bardwell the one to snap Woolies from its funk?
The new Woolworths boss will need a bolder strategy to turn around the sagging retailer but it’s nearly a mission impossible to now reverse decades of poor execution.
Tripp’s Betr revs up gaming with rival $360m Pointsbet bid
The digital gaming player is on the cusp of breaking into the top tier of Australia’s sports betting market as it enters the Pointsbet bidding war.
Why ASIC wants to shine a light on the dark markets
Some of the fastest-growing parts of capital markets have largely functioned unseen. Regulators don’t want to be caught short when the next crisis inevitably hits.
What really happened inside the WiseTech boardroom
Richard White is back in control at WiseTech, but its still not clear in what capacity. The mass exit of directors has left the tech company in a full-blown crisis.
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