‘Mistaken identity’: Man bashes cop waiting for Domino’s pizza
A North Coast man with a history of confrontations with police has been locked up after a brutal unprovoked attack on an officer who was waiting for a Domino’s pizza.
Police & Courts
East Ballina man to face readiness hearing after fatal Uralba crash
An East Ballina man will fight allegations the dangerous manner of his driving resulted in the tragic highway death of a Lindendale farmer.
Man on crutches charged in fatal crash faces court
A northern NSW man charged over a fatal crash which claimed a local man’s life has hobbled into court on crutches for his latest appearance.
Truckie claims ‘Covid-induced blackout’ caused fatal crash
A NSW north coast truck driver charged with killing a local farmer in a crash will claim he suffered a “Covid-induced blackout” behind the wheel, a court has heard.
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Man charged over graveyard robberies in state’s north
A 44-year-old man has been charged in relation to the theft of 102 copper plaques from a cemetery in the state’s north. Here’s the latest.
Accused low IQ rapist fit for trial: Court
A low IQ man who allegedly broke into a Northern Rivers home and raped a woman has been declared mentally fit to stand trial.
Cops plant dummy parcel, stake out home to bust heroin trafficker
A northern NSW man was busted helping smuggle more than a kilogram of heroin into the region destined for Melbourne, after ABF tipped police off about a dodgy Malaysian package.
Drink drive retiree faces ‘shocking wake-up call’
A Northern Rivers drink driver hopped behind the wheel well over the limit, smashed into a bollard and then denied the crash – but left her car’s bumper and number plate behind.
M1 delays after truckie survives chaotic highway rollover
A truck driver is lucky to be alive after a rollover crash on the Pacific Motorway in northern NSW. Emergency services have been working hard to clear the wreckage.
Parolee threatened to ‘finish off’ landlord with axe handle
A northern NSW landlord feared for his life after a parolee staying in a caravan on his property was “set off” and savagely attacked him. Here’s what happened.
‘Didn’t think I’d ever kill someone’: Elderly victim flung from bonnet
A repeat drink and drug driver from the Northern Rivers who mowed down two elderly women – killing one – threatened to sue police and council. Now, he’s learnt his fate.
‘F–king kill you’: Brothers allegedly attack in-law
A court has witnessed shocking footage of a “very violent” attack in Tweed Heads South, where police allege two brothers robbed their brother-in-law.
Ex-miner has gun charges dumped in wake of wild drive-by shooting
An ex-Qld miner accused of firing shots into a home after a gun and drug deal went bad in northern NSW has had all firearm charges against him dropped – but he did not get off entirely.
Ballina boozer kicked out of RSL before cop assaults
A dishevelled boozer assaulted two police after being kicked out of a beachside RSL and causing a scene in the centre of a Northern Rivers town.
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