Murder accused to defend charges in brutal bashing trial
A man accused of the horrific bashing death of Steven Hadley Ponton on the state’s North Coast will defend the charges at trial. Here’s the latest from court.
Police & Courts
‘Selfish and dangerous’: Drunk, dangerous driver avoids jail
A North Coast drunk driver who performed an illegal U-turn from the wrong side of the road to crash into a Dunoon man rendering him wheelchair bound has learned his fate in a North Coast Court. Here is what happened.
Psychedelics, cannabis, coke, MDMA seized at music festival
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.
CCTV released of man allegedly robbing servo with firearm
CCTV footage has been released of a man allegedly threatening a North Coast service station employee with a firearm before taking cash and fleeing the scene. See the video.
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Named: 25 Northern NSW drug dealers exposed
Thousands of drug-related incidents were recorded in northern NSW in a single year. Here’s 25 dealers convicted in 2022 for trafficking or supplying drugs.
Motocross champion caught with loaded gun in pants, explosives
An Australian Motocross Champion determined to pursue his promising career has faced court for unlawful possession of a weapon and explosives while in a drug-induced state at a Queensland hinterland property.
Police arrest 16-year-old boy after spike in vehicle thefts
Police have charged a teen with more than two dozen offences after police probed a spike in stolen vehicles in the region. Here’s what we know.
‘Changed my ways’: Drink driver jailed despite desperate plea
A Grafton drink driver told police he was behind the wheel without an alcohol interlock device because he couldn’t afford to fit out a fourth vehicle.
Hero cop has drink driving licence suspension quashed
A former cop who saved two women from a car that plunged into the Tweed River has appeared in a Lismore court to fight for his licence. Here’s what happened.
Boozy boxer busted after worried witness phoned cops
A Tweed pro boxer has been busted drink driving at more than four times the legal alcohol limit after a witness reached out to police. Here’s what happened.
‘I’ll destroy your life’: Disturbing end to marathon affair
A Byron Shire man burst into an “alarming” tirade when the married woman he had been involved with for 17 years broke it off. Here’s how a court dealt with his actions.
Named: Kingscliff man accused of breaking into four childcare centres
A Kingscliff man has been refused bail after an alleged spate of break ins at childcare centres on the North Coast. Here’s what we know.
Paramedics forced to sedate woman to stop frenzied attack
Paramedics rushed to help a suspected northern NSW heart attack victim, only to find a drunk and violent woman. Now, she’s faced court – and avoided a recorded conviction.
Woman‘s abusive temper tantrum in medical centre
A Murwillumbah woman launched into a violent rage in a Byron Shire medical centre over her “f–king script”, forcing a receptionist to go home in shock.
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