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”.
The jury in a wild North Coast kidnapping trial has been shown police footage of the alleged victim in a blow-up pool with water stained a “deep red colour”. Read the exclusive report.
A homeless man accused of murdering young surfer Kye Schaefer in a Coffs car park faces other charges, including armed robbery. Here’s how his case is progressing.
Police have charged a man with murder about a month after surfer Kye Schaefer, 21, was viciously stabbed to death in a Coffs Harbour car park. Here’s what happened.
A group of teens were barking up the wrong tree when allegedly committing a string of break-ins on the state’s North Coast, with one unlucky boy being bitten by a police dog while trying to flee.
The industry group representing shopping centre owners, managers and developers has cheered the introduction of new laws to combat worrying knife crime as overall offences continue to climb in retail settings.
A homeless man living in a tent is alleged to have robbed a man while wielding a metal star picket at the same time and just a few hundred metres from where Coffs Harbour surfer Kye Schaefer was found dying of stab wounds.
Detectives have urged the public to come forward with information after a young surfer was stabbed to death in a Coffs surf club car park – including about a man riding a bike in the area at the time.
The identity of the young surfer tragically stabbed to death in broad daylight after a morning surf at a Coffs beach has been confirmed. Meanwhile, the killer is at large, according to the latest from authorities.
A North Coast man jailed for breaking a woman’s jaw with a fence paling has successfully appealed and been placed on a court order in the community after kicking a woman in the head during a bottle-o raid.
Police allege a North Coast man wanted for DV offences was so keen to escape arrest he was busted hiding under insulation in a roof following a frantic foot chase.
A young surfer has been fatally stabbed in the neck and chest seemingly moments after leaving the water at a Coffs Coast beach, police say. Here’s what we know.
Grief has rippled through the Coffs and Mid-North Coast after a well-known motorbike rider and a teenage girl tragically died in a harrowing crash. Here’s what we know.
A motorcycle rider and his teenage passenger are dead, and a 34-year-old charged, after a crash on a notorious mountain road in northern NSW. Here’s the latest.
A Coffs Harbour man has been arrested and charged with child grooming. Police are alleging he was contacting a person he believed to be 13-years-old for sex. Here’s what we know.
A North Coast man previously caught selling meth to sex workers – who claimed an illicit cache of weapons was used to clean up the streets – has now slammed a gate into a cop’s face. Here’s the latest.
A man who allegedly tried to lure kids into his car with lollies at a small coastal town in the state’s north has made a plea for bail. His mum is a lawyer who can help him with his case, the court heard.
Thousands descended on Bluesfest over Easter to let their hair down and soak up the feel good live music vibes. But not everyone was feeling groovy, with cops seizing a variety of drugs. Here’s what they found.
A group of teens aged between 13-16 have been charged after they allegedly stole a ute from Ballina, broke into a premises, and took police on two chases before being caught on a yacht 365kms away.
The daughter of slain rough sleeper Andrew ‘Murray has spoken out during the sentencing of “Hand of Death” murderer Kevin Pettiford – who wanted to become the nation’s most prolific serial killer.
A North Coast woman who trained to become a kambo practitioner did not know about the risk of sudden death associated with the ritual using toxic secretions from a frog.
A Clarence woman who murdered her mum after sharing a cuppa with her in Lismore has been jailed for more than 16 years. The daughter uttered “she can’t hurt me anymore” following the “chilling” slaying. Warning: Graphic
Police have discovered the body of a 58-year-old man on the state’s North Coast after he was reported missing at the weekend. Here’s what we know.
A National Parks employee who has since lost his job was caught drink driving with cocaine and MDMA in his wallet while heading to help battle a Mid-North Coast bushfire.
A NSW truckie turned Queensland storage centre worker, caught on camera stealing from customers, admits his crimes were “stupid”.
Police allege a boy and a girl, aged just 14, were passengers in a car stolen from Brisbane which ended up in a wild police pursuit between Grafton and Coffs Harbour. Here’s what we know.
Simmering tensions over a man boiled over when two women got into a wild confrontation at a popular Coffs Coast pub.
A woman was almost four times over the legal blood alcohol limit when she triggered a three-car crash at Coffs Harbour. Here’s how she fared in court.
A group of Victorians have been refused bail in a Coffs court, accused of being involved in a Mid-North Coast police chase which led to the seizure of drugs, cash, a police service pistol – and $40,000 of stolen fishing gear.
A young Coffs Harbour man who once volunteered for the Rural Fire Service wrongfully used two of the emergency service organisation’s cards to fuel up two 4WDs 27 times.
A Coffs man initially found guilty of bashing a woman’s head into a wall during a Byron Bay holiday has been awarded more than $60,000 in costs after an appeal and acquittal. Here’s the latest.
Supporters of a former X Factor Australia contestant erupted in cheers as he was granted bail on a charge of murdering a baby girl in the state’s Central West. Here’s the latest on the “distressing” case.
A young Coffs Harbour man who punched his pregnant ex in the face after she spat towards him has faced court. Here’s how he was dealt with.
An argument over a dog escalated when a Coffs Harbour man hurled a wrench at his sister, landing him in court. Here’s what happened.
A Coffs Coast man ordered to stay off the road was easy pickings for police when he repeatedly hopped back behind the wheel of his Commodore, a court has heard.
A Clarence Valley man convicted of heinous child sex crimes, including making abuse material, has showed “blatant disregard” for orders meant to protect children.
Two males have been refused bail after a pedestrian was allegedly told to hand over his shoes in a drive-by incident at Coffs Harbour. What is known so far.
A Coffs Harbour drink driver was seen “driving partially on the wrong side of the road” before police pulled him over at more than double the legal alcohol limit.
A 29-year-old man has faced court and been sent to hospital for a mental health check after an alleged attack on a 40-year-old man with a hammer on the Mid-North Coast.
A Coffs Coast truck driver has pleaded guilty to supplying drugs and dealing with proceeds of crime after cops uncovered amphetamines, cash and scales in his vehicle. Here’s what happened.
A Yamba woman twice caught driving on a disqualified licence told Coffs Harbour police she was “just coming to see a friend”. See what happened in court.
A “couple” of wines at home came with a nasty aftertaste for a Coffs Harbour man, who blew high range when pulled over by police hours later. Here’s what happened.
A Coffs Harbour woman who allegedly had a “reaction” to a medical procedure and attacked two Mid-North Coast nurses will remain in custody for now. Here’s what happened in court.
A Coffs Coast repeat drink driver who caused a horrific smash on the Pacific Highway while behind the wheel at more than four times the legal limit has been locked up. Here’s what happened.
A young woman has learned her fate after being caught with a scalpel, knives, meth and cannabis near Coffs Harbour theme park The Clog Barn.
A woman has been jailed and banned from a Coffs Harbour Coles supermarket after police found her handbag stuffed with pairs of scissors and other people’s bank cards.
The sad downfall of former A-League football star Troy Hearfield has reached a new low. Here’s what happened in court.
A Mid-North Coast butcher punched his pregnant partner and when she barricaded herself in a bedroom he smashed a hole in the door – returning with a knife, swinging through the crack.
A northern NSW man reached speeds of more than 175 km/h when he led police on a dangerous road pursuit after he tried a new drug, a court heard.
A ‘blood spatter’ report is one of several outstanding in the case of five people charged in relation to the alleged murder of a Taree man dropped at hospital suffering fatal wounds.
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