Two men charged after firearms, knife seized in northern NSW
Two 18-year-olds have been charged after reports a man allegedly had a firearm in Casino.
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Defence hints at plea bargain after elderly man allegedly bashed to death
A Lismore man is in negotiations after police arrested and charged him with murder following the alleged bashing death of an elderly man in his home. Here’s the latest.
Man accused of murdering mum awaits post-mortem police probe
A post-mortem report is delaying the case of a man accused of murdering his mother following the shocking discovery of her body in a car boot near a popular northern New South Wales holiday park.
Serial offender allegedly busted with stolen tools, cash, knife
A serial Northern Rivers offender allegedly stole $5k from another man’s home and was busted with a knife in a public place, according to police.
KFC brawl: Man who threw first punch walks free
A jury took less than an hour to return a not guilty verdict for a man accused of using an offensive weapon – a guitar capo – in a wild brawl outside a Northern Rivers KFC restaurant.
Operation nets Northern NSW thieves, drug offenders
A crime crackdown across the Northern Rivers has seen five charged and 27 infringements issued in Lismore and Goonellabah under Operation Rapina.
Alleged six-hour siege at knifepoint: Accused to fight charges
A Tweed Heads man intends to fight allegations he holed up in a Ballina motel and held a woman and child at knifepoint for six hours as police swarmed the scene.
Thief jailed after wild crime spree
In a scene ripped straight from Grand Theft Auto, a man has been jailed after a wild crime spree and pursuit, in which he stole tools, destroyed vehicles and rammed a cop car as they pursued him in a stolen Land Cruiser.
Real estate fraudster expected to return from US to face justice
After more than a decade, disgraced former Byron Bay real estate agent Sarah Dougan is still in the US and has lost an appeal to be sentenced remotely. Now, she may be finally be brought to justice.
Co-accused in alleged unsecured load road death backflips on plea
Almost four years on from the tragic death of Martin Stait – killed when a load of allegedly unsecured fencing collided with his car – one co-accused has changed his plea to a manslaughter charge at the eleventh hour.
Alleged “security” man in one-tonne coke bust tries for bail
A co-accused tasked with “security” duties in an alleged $600m cocaine delivery was caught on CCTV driving the vessel before the sting at sea and later found by police in a car loaded with jerry cans full of fuel.
Woman who went viral in cop arrest meltdown vid in court – again
A woman whose wild arrest footage went viral has fronted court again for the second time this month – this time facing allegations she obtained the details of a police officer and stalked them.
‘Classic trespass’: Indigenous man takes on state in land rights fight
A beachside encampment at Seven Mile Beach will be affected by a NSW Supreme Court ruling on possession brought by the state against a local Indigenous man.
Family mourns loss of dedicated nurse, father
A Northern Rivers dad who died unexpectedly at the age of 51 is being remembered as a selfless nurse whose “love for his family never wavered” as his passing leaves “an aching hole” in the hearts of his loved ones.
Realtor to fight child abuse allegations at trial
A Northern Rivers realtor has pleaded guilty to sending indecent content to a child however denies claims he repeatedly sexually touched the child. Here is the latest.
Coward jailed after publicly bashing partner
A cowardly man has been jailed after he convinced his new partner to move to Nimbin with him before bashing her in the street.
Warrant issued after hoon’s 200km/h cop chase on north coast
A warrant has been issued for a 20-year-old Northern NSW man who took police on a 200km/h police pursuit over the Easter long weekend.
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, June 4
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
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
Drug trafficker pleads guilty to robbery, shooting dog in head
A man already entangled in a vast drug trafficking operation, has pleaded guilty for his role in a terrifying robbery which saw a defenceless dog shot in the eye and a couple held at gunpoint.
Arrest warrant issued after strata worker’s court no-show
An arrest warrant has been issued for a female strata worker who failed to show up in court after being granted bail. Here’s the details.
Shoes left at scene of crime dead giveaway before woman’s arrest
It took much less than a CSI unit to track down this ridiculous home invader, who put her foot in it when she left her stinky canvas sneakers at the scene of a bungled, yet “terrifying” break-in.
‘Not proud’: Twist in jailed war vet’s DV case
There has been a twist in the case of a high-profile Coffs Harbour man, ex-serviceman and men’s group co-founder who was jailed for domestic violence offences. Here’s the latest.
‘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.
Style meets performance: Modest sporting looks but this hatch is a weapon
Mechanical tweaks have made some significant changes to the Audi S3 prestige hot hatch for 2025.
Beware of these tax traps before June 30
Early June is the time to start taking tax seriously if you want to grab the biggest deductions and avoid an ATO audit.
How more young adults are finding super success
Younger Australians are focusing on superannuation earlier than their parents and it’s paying off with a 30-year-old median wage worker today eyeing a balance over $600,000.
The property tax mistake costing investors thousands
Real estate investors can access some big tax deductions but many miss out by failing to ask the right questions.
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