Cashed up weed dealer dodges jail
A young Northern Rivers man nabbed with more than $23,000 in cash and caught supplying drugs has escaped a jail term. Here’s what happened in court.
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‘Shut for repairs’: Driver’s quick-thinking excuse for court no-show
A Northern Rivers driver who repeatedly got behind the wheel while disqualified was arrested after a court no-show, claiming he believed the court house was “shut for repairs”.
Man charged over town centre stabbing
A 28-year-old man allegedly stabbed a 37-year-old man on a street in the CBD of a Northern Rivers city in what police have alleged was an “unprovoked attack”.
Bail plea for man charged with custody of a knife, assaulting cop
A Tweed Shire man charged with having a knife in public and assaulting a police officer has applied for bail. Here is what happened in court.
Northern Rivers man’s bail plea after police discover weapons haul
Specialist police units, including the heavily-armed tactical operations group, seized firearms, ammunition, and cannabis during a dramatic raid on a Northern Rivers property, as a man faces multiple gun and drug charges.
Remembering ‘Cookie’: Heart and soul of Far North Coast RFS
The emergency services community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Superintendent David Cook, a beloved bedrock of his community known for his dedication and compassion. Read the tributes.
‘Rough diamond’: Alleged murder house hits market
A Tweed house where a landlord was found dead – allegedly murdered at the hands of her young tenant – has hit the market, with an agent in his sales spiel calling it an “incredible opportunity for buyers to create their own happy ending”.
Boys charged with multiple break and enter, stealing offences
Three teen boys police allege are responsible for a string of break-ins and thefts have been arrested and charged. Here’s the details.
Alleged drug dealer faces $23k cash rap
A 24-year-old Lismore man was allegedly busted with more than $23,000 cash and supplying a prohibited drug. Here is what police allege.
Truck driver jailed after fencing crash tragedy
A truck driver has been jailed for manslaughter after a court found he had failed to ensure a load of fencing that fell and tragically caused the death of a north coast father-of-two.
‘Nobody had stopped’: Sister recounts fatal fencing crash
Tears flowed in a NSW court as the family of a motorist who tragically died after he was hit by fencing falling from a heavy vehicle recounted their agony over his death.
Named: Seven men charged during North Coast DV blitz
Police have arrested seven wanted men during a three-day operation targeting alleged DV-related offences on the North Coast. Now their names can be revealed.
‘Low hanging fruit’: Fake flood victim’s shocking lies to reap $22K
An impostor posing as a Northern Rivers flood victim told horrific lies to defraud $22K in disaster payments. Here’s what happened.
Drunk truckie’s fate after wild rig ride
A Grafton truckie who blew nearly five times the legal limit has been convicted after chaotically swerving his B-double on a major Northern Rivers thoroughfare.
Bird’s eye view: Tech giant’s cams show high rise nests in high def
Forget streaming services, bingeworthy drama will soon be unfolding via birdcam from a nest near you. And it is all thanks to a surprising initiative from a national tech giant. See the video.
‘Sent home’: Shocking claims after NSW man dies from bat bite
Family and friends of Craig Nolte – the first person in NSW to die from bat lyssavirus – claim he was sent home from hospital without a lifesaving vaccine, as NSW Health launches an investigation into the handling of his case.
Infant attempted murder accused fronts court
A man has faced court after allegedly attempting to kill a 17-month old girl in a horror northern NSW crash on a remote back road. Here’s the latest.
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
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
Teen blames break-up blues for 120km/h cop chase
A South Coast P-plater has blamed teenage heartache for a rainy late night police chase after a girlfriend’s ‘thank you, next’, where he reached staggering speeds of 120km/h in a 60 zone.
Ex-corrections officer accused of stabbing released
An ex-corrections officer accused of stabbing a man known to her in the neck has been released from custody – but not without an ankle bracelet and strict bail conditions.
‘Vicious attack’: Man jailed for stabbing frenzy on ex-wife
A man said his mind “went blank” when his ex-wife spurned his attempt to reunite before pulling out a knife and viciously stabbing her in a frenzy, a court has heard.
‘So many tears’: Flood victim small business owners ‘left hanging’
Small Mid-North Coast business owners say they have been left “crushed” following the devastating May floods as the state government refuses to bump up flood aid except for farmers.
‘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.
Old-school technology that defies the electric age … 1000km on a tank
Audi’s Q8 proves the diesel engine can still hold its ground against the electric revolution.
Ultimate luxury car for old people with money … who don’t like to spend it
The Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid joins the options for the luxury marque’s pioneering large SUV.
This could take the title for sexiest electric vehicle under $65k
The Cupra Tavascan Endurance Chinese-made European could be just the tonic to put Cupra on the Aussie map
One of the best new hybrids is also among most frustrating cars
All the ingredients look right, but the GWM Haval H6GT PHEV Ultra plug-in hybrid remains an acquired taste.
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