‘Got hammered’ and tried to drive down dangerous mountain road
It was the 39-year-old’s fourth drink driving offence – this time on what the magistrate described as a “disastrous road at the best of times” let alone being well over double the limit.
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Mystery surrounds last moments before man hit on highway
The 40-year-old man was on the highway north of Coffs Harbour when he was hit. He remains in hospital in a critical condition and police have issued an appeal:
Brother of man who died in Grafton jail fails to appear
The 32-year-old has been charged in relation to the alleged drunken assault of his parents and was granted bail to attend his brother’s funeral.
Explosions as B-double fire blocks Pacific Motorway
The B-double was carrying a load of aerosol cans and laundry detergent. But the driver managed to save the prime mover:
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Woman carjacked while waiting for family at shopping centre
THE offender had been released on parole just five days earlier.
20 men involved in violent brawl
THE victim was pushed, punched in the mouth and knocked to the ground, before being kicked in the head.
Stealing to keep air-conditioners running
A WOMAN has copped the heat of a fine after stealing electricity to keep cool.
Large haul of cannabis and Viagra were for ‘personal use’
THE 50-year-old man told police that all of the drug found was his and for his own personal use, the court head.
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