A long battle to try rebuild after NSW floods
More than 10 days after devastating floods, victims like Taree cattle farmer Christine George are struggling to rebuild their lives. Now the Telegraph has donated $50,000 to aid the recovery.
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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.
‘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.
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.
‘Vulnerable’ pub worker targeted, cop assaulted: Court
A young woman targeted a “vulnerable” pub worker, stole money from a handbag and assaulted a police officer, a court has heard.
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.
Timber firm swindled: Bogus logs and $450k fraud
A woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding a well-known northern NSW timber company out of more than $450,000 by creating a phoney log supply company and siphoning off payments.
Troops join flood clean-up as insurance claims surge
The horror flooding of the Mid-North Coast and Hunter which has destroyed 800 homes has been deemed “catastrophic” by insurers, who have had almost 5000 claims lodged with them already.
Heartbreaking images after floods
About 800 homes have been deemed uninhabitable, and five people have died in the floods that hit the NSW mid-north coast last week.
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.
Final kidnapper sentenced after brutal blow-up pool torture
The final chapter in a gripping kidnap case reveals the role and troubled past of a “street-level” meth dealer in a bloody crime that shocked a regional town on the Mid-North Coast.
Four face trial over fatal fencing wire crash
The trial against four men alleged to be at the centre of a horror crash that claimed the life of father-of-two Martin Stait near Grafton is underway after four years.
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.
Minns flags recruiting bounty hunters to kill pests
Bounty hunters could be paid to scour the countryside for feral animals, in new changes being considered by the Minns government to control pest populations.
‘Un-Australian’: Alleged Taree flood looters caught in the act
Two men have faced court charged with looting in the wake of the deadly, record-breaking floods that have devastated communities on the Mid-North Coast. Get the latest from court.
Ex-soldier’s ‘repugnant’ bestiality obsession revealed
An ex-soldier and lifetime registered child sex offender who pumped iron in his backyard gym to an array of disturbing bestiality videos to “boost testosterone” has appeared in court.
Man charged with 81 break and enter offences
A man has been hit with 81 charges after a months-long probe into and enter offences across the Coffs Harbour region. He was arrested after raids on two properties in the area.
Check out the latest on Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Coffs Harbour District Court, Monday, June 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Coffs Harbour District Court on Monday.
Everybody appearing at Coffs Harbour Local Court, Monday, June 2
Here is a list of matters listed at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Monday.
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.
Wanted man nabbed after allegedly stealing fuel, fleeing cops
A man wanted over weapons and domestic violence offences has been arrested after allegedly stealing groceries and fuel before leading police on a high-speed chase across the state’s central west.
Charges laid 30 years after mum’s cold case disappearance
A man has been charged over his alleged involvement in the disappearance of an Illawarra mum-of-three more than three decades ago, as her family opened up on the significant break in the case.
Teens allegedly stab man in supermarket skirmish
Two teenage boys have been charged after allegedly bashing a man and stabbing him at a Tamworth supermarket. Here’s what we know.
Business powerhouse: Coffs leads nation in business lending
New data shows the bustling regional hotspot of Coffs Harbour is leaving metro and regional rivals in the dust as they set the pace for a business lending boom. See how other regions compare.
Flooding, ecological concerns aired as residents snub subdivision
A group of residents have voiced concerns as developers push for a contentious subdivision at Sandy Beach on the Coffs Coast. Here’s the latest.
$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.
Plans for new racetrack broadcast tower aired
The old Coffs racetrack broadcast tower is set to be replaced by a shiny new elevated structure – but developers say the increase in height say won’t impact on neighbours.
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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