Teen driver dies in hospital after shocking Tweed smash
A 17-year-old boy has died in hospital after he suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash in the state’s north.
Police & Courts
Man jailed after cowardly hit and run during four-day ice bender
A man has been jailed after he hit a cyclist while driving on the wrong side of the road and fled during a four-day ice and alcohol bender – leaving her with catastrophic injuries and ongoing pain.
Teens in stolen car chased down by cops in wild pursuit
Two teenage boys were busted driving a stolen car and crashed it into a fence following an alleged police pursuit in northern NSW. Here’s what we know.
Accused repeat rapist to face trial
Police allege a northern NSW man raped a woman seven times over a three-year period and broke into her home to choke her.
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‘I’m drinking one now’: Man jailed over Jim Beam joy ride
An intoxicated Gold Coast man and “habitual offender” without a driver’s licence has been jailed after being busted sipping on a bourbon and coke while cruising around Byron Bay.
DV drink driver punches female passenger in face
A man has faced a North Coast court after viciously punching his female partner – and passenger – in the head while drink driving. Here’s how the magistrate dealt with him.
Byron Bay Bluesfest groper avoids time behind bars
A Northern Rivers man has been found guilty of groping a woman in the crowd at Byron Bay Bluesfest, it can be revealed. Here’s what happened.
‘Tears of joy’: Protesters cheering Federal Court win
A Byron Shire protest group has shed “tears of joy” after a fateful Federal Court decision. But a developer has hit back and says claims are “without merit”.
‘I go without for my kids’: Sheriffs share struggles during NSW rally
Sheriffs statewide have walked off the job, complaining they’re struggling to make ends meet. One worker worries “it’s only a matter of time before we’re called out to evict somebody we work with”.
Disability support worker avoids jail on raft of drug, weapon crimes
A Northern Rivers disability support worker has learnt his fate over a string of serious drug and weapon offences after his arrest while on shift with a special needs client. Read the latest.
Crook who hacked at man with machete fails in bid for freedom
A young northern NSW man with a history of property crime and violence who hacked at a man’s arm with a machete outside a sports club has tried to have his penalty slashed.
Manhunt after teen girl groped at holiday hotspot
Police are hunting for a man who reportedly inappropriately touched a teen girl in public at a northern NSW tourist town. Here’s what we know.
Wild North Coast golf club raid case finally coming to a head
Workers were violently robbed during a horrifying hold-up involving a machete and crowbars at a North Coast golf club. Years later, those responsible are finally facing consequences.
Landscaper jailed for masturbating outside children’s playroom
A Northern Rivers peeping Tom with a shocking history of public exposure offending was caught naked and masturbating in the backyard of a family’s home.
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