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Posted inCrime, Feature, Port Macquarie
Man charged after alleged assault investigation in Port Macquarie
A 45-year-old man has been charged over an alleged assault in Port Macquarie that left another man with serious head and facial injuries last year.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Toormina
Further charges laid after fatal Coffs Harbour crash
A man faces additional charges after allegedly recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.165 following a fatal Toormina crash.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
Coffs Harbour man charged after alleged machete home invasion
A man has been charged after an alleged machete-wielding home invasion in Coffs Harbour, where police say an occupant was threatened and assaulted.
Posted inBallina, Disability, Feature
Have your say on Ballina’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Ballina Shire Council is inviting community feedback on its draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan to help improve accessibility and inclusion across the shire.
Posted inCorindi Beach, Crime, Feature, Woolgoolga
Three men charged after alleged armed robbery at Woolgoolga
A Woolgoolga shop worker was allegedly threatened with a handgun in a broad daylight robbery, with three men now set to face court.
Posted inBallina, Crime, Feature
Man charged following alleged sexual assault investigation in Ballina
A 37-year-old man has been charged over an alleged sexual assault at a home in West Ballina last year after a police investigation spanning several months.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Taree
Taree man jailed for child abuse offences
A Taree man has been jailed for eight years for child abuse and online child abuse material offences.
Posted inBellingen, Crime, Feature
Bellingen man charged over alleged online threats to politicians
A Bellingen man has been charged over alleged online threats targeting parliamentarians, with the case heading to court in May.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Driver charged after alleged hit-and-run while drunk and stoned
Police allege a driver hit another car twice and fled before returning a 0.181 reading and testing positive to cannabis and cocaine at Tweed Heads.