Young people across NSW can now carry their birth certificate on their phone, with the state government launching a new Digital Birth Certificate in an Australian first.
Social issues and services
Posted inCrime, Grafton, Lanitza
Shots fired at police during pursuit near Grafton
A woman has been refused bail after allegedly firing a pistol at police out the window of her car during a dramatic 20km pursuit south of Grafton overnight.
Posted inLismore, Sport and fitness events, Youth
Rumble on the River skateboard spectacle in Lismore
Australia’s top skateboarders are set to converge on Lismore next month for Rumble on the River, a four-day competition that will showcase elite talent at the city’s newly opened skate park.
Posted inCrime, North Coast Surrounds, Thora
Accused Little Styx axe murderer denied bail
The man accused of murder at the Little Styx River campsite has been refused bail, as police allege he killed a fellow camper with an axe during a violent altercation at the remote spot on Point Lookout Road.
Posted inCrime, Ebor, Thora
Man dead after assault at campground near Ebor
A man has been arrested following the death of another man after an alleged assault at a campground near Ebor in the early hours of Monday morning.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Coffs Harbour, Crime
Coffs cop charged after being caught drink driving twice
A Coffs Harbour police officer has been charged with drink driving, and may lose his job, after being caught twice driving under the influence in the one day.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Indigenous, National News, Women
First ever plan to deal with violence against Indigenous women and children
Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek has launched Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.
Posted inBusiness, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Barnaby wants people to drink more in pubs
As the Albanese government moved to freeze increases to the beer excise for the first time in 40 years, Barnaby Joyce argued that the excise should be scrapped completely to “save” regional pubs.
Posted inCommunity development, Environment, Investigation, Social issues and services
Armidale: The story that doesn’t fit the stereotype
New England is often seen as sceptical of climate change, but Armidale has a rich history of caring for the environment dating back over half a century. Read part 1 of our special investigation.
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished
People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of “good character” in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.