Another appeal after savage attack on elderly ex-police officer
A Casino woman has appealed a jail-term after she encouraged a group attack on a 76-year-old ex-cop, punched the man and smashed his phone in a Lismore street. Here’s the latest.
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Gunman forced to ditch IGA roast chook after beachside biz heist
A brazen northern NSW robber held victims at gunpoint, locked them in a safe and stole more than $41,000 in a business heist – before he rode off to buy a roast chook, new threads and an acai bowl.
Alleged bikie busted with drug haul in roadside raid
An alleged Mongols bikie has been refused bail after a roadside stop by police on the Qld-New South Wales border yielded a commercial quantity of MDMA, cocaine, cash and a knife.
Fatally injured mum told ambo boyfriend attacked her
An inquest into the horrendous death of a northern NSW mother due to traumatic head injuries has heard she agreed when asked if her boyfriend “did this”. Possible criminal charges have now been flagged.
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‘Breaking point’: Sheriff protest causing chaos in busy NSW courts
Sheriffs statewide – who say they’re sick of “promise after promise” – have ramped up protests, resulting in “regrettable” delays and closures at busy regional courthouses. Find out more.
First class fail: Man accused of scaling airport fence to catch flight
Police say a passenger running late scaled a fence at a regional NSW airport in a bid to catch his flight – bypassing security. Here’s what we know.
Man charged after holding woman, child hostage in state’s north
A 38-year-old man has faced court charged after allegedly holding a 29-year-old woman and a 3-year-old boy against their will at the Homestead Motel in Ballina. Here is what happened.
Two teens charged with making threats, armed with golf club and machete
Two teenagers have been charged after allegedly making threats while being armed with a golf club and machete on the North Coast. Here’s the latest.
‘Just being silly’: Bid for freedom falls flat after cop chomped
A Northern Rivers man has fought to get out of jail early after he bit a police officer’s finger so viciously hospital treatment was needed. Here’s what happened.
‘Bloody mongrels’: Northern Rivers car thefts, break-ins soaring
Car thefts and break-ins have spiked in the Northern Rivers, with some areas hit with almost twice as many crimes in recent times. Meanwhile, ex-cops complain reoffenders are running free. Here’s what NSW Police had to say.
‘Gonna kill you dog’: Man’s bail bid tanks after ex-cop assault
A North Coast man’s bail application has been dismissed after he horrifically attacked an elderly man with a large fence post. Here’s what we know.
Man on litany of serious charges fails sentencing appeal
A Tweed man locked up for leading cops on a pursuit before slamming into their car and holding a woman against her will has been unsuccessful in his attempt to get out of jail.
Drink driver busted six times legal alcohol limit: police
A man has had his driver’s licence immediately suspended after he was allegedly caught drink driving at more than six times the legal alcohol limit in the Tweed.
Man charged over alleged attack on three cops
A young man is set to face a North Coast court after allegedly assaulting three officers during his arrest, including hitting one in the face and spitting on another. Here’s what we know.
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