A teenage boy will face court following an investigation into armed break and enters in Kempsey, South West Rocks, Bonville, and Port Macquarie, as well as an alleged pursuit involving the ramming of a police vehicle.
Crime
Teenager charged following alleged break and enter at Coffs Harbour
A 16-year-old boy has been charged following an alleged aggravated break and enter at a home on Macauleys Headland Drive, Coffs Harbour, where cash, electronics, two vehicles and a motorbike were stolen.
Three charged following North Coast property crime investigation
Three males have been charged after an extensive investigation into alleged property offences across the North Coast. Police arrested the trio at Coraki following a pursuit near Coffs Harbour and vehicle theft inquiries.
Man hospitalised after stabbing in Port Macquarie
A man has been hospitalised after a stabbing on the state’s Mid North Coast. About 1.25am on Friday, 2 January 2026, emergency services were called to a service station on […]
Officer charged two years after hitting woman in South Kempsey
A police sergeant has been charged following a critical incident investigation into a crash on the Mid North Coast almost two years ago
Light a candle tonight for Chanukah Massacre victims
All Australians are being encouraged to light a candle and put it in a front window of their home at 6.47pm tonight to show support for those affected by the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last night.
Death toll up to 12 as Jews targeted by shooters at Chanukah festival
At least 12 people are dead and many others injured after gunmen opened fire at a crowd at Bondi Beach, in scenes of terror and disbelief.
Kempsey included in new youth crime prevention package
Kempsey will receive new youth crime prevention funding under a $23 million NSW Government package, with Member for Oxley Michael Kemp calling for stronger laws and greater accountability for repeat youth offenders.
Four charged, $2.3 million worth of illicit tobacco seized following week of action
The NSW Police Organised Crime Squad, together with NSW Health and the Australian Border Force, have charged four people and seized more than 18,000 vapes, 1.9 million illicit cigarettes, 74kg of loose-leaf tobacco and five unregistered firearms
Weak bail laws failing regional communities, says Kemp
NSW Opposition MP Michael Kemp says weak bail laws are failing regional communities after violent youth offenders in Kempsey were granted bail despite serious repeat offences.
