A 19-year-old woman will face court next month after allegedly setting fire to Kempsey’s community Christmas tree late last year.
Crime
Posted inAwareness Events, Domestic Violence, Kyogle Shire
Simone O’Brien brings her story of survival to Kyogle
Domestic violence survivor and international speaker Simone O’Brien will visit Kyogle next month for a series of free community events, including the official opening of the Salt: Bearing Witness exhibition at Roxy Gallery.
Posted inCrime, Tuncurry
Tuncurry man charged over weapons haul
Knives, knuckle dusters, a stolen caravan, and six replica pistols. Police say a Strike Force Ontar raid on the Manning Great Lakes has led to 10 charges and a refusal of bail.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics, National News
Helen Haines loses second leg
Dr Helen Haines’ husband says she is alive and stable after losing both legs. The Governor-General says the attack must be a moment for Australians to pause and choose to be better.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Coffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
Woman charged after Coffs Harbour worker run over
He was checking fuel tank levels when a ute left him trapped on a Coffs Harbour forecourt. Now he’s in John Hunter Hospital, and a woman has been refused bail.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics
Haines loses leg, fights for life
Federal independent MP for Indi has lost a leg and is fighting for her life after being allegedly deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta yesterday. Barnaby Joyce says it is an attack on our democracy.
Posted inCasino, Crime, Feature
Two men refused bail over Casino robbery
A 71-year-old woman was allegedly shoved to the ground and robbed outside a Casino venue. Two men were arrested at a McDougal Street home and refused bail.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics
Terror probe after MP critically injured in attack
An attack on independent MP Helen Haines is being investigated by counter-terrorism authorities after she was allegedly intentionally hit by a man driving a Toyota Landcruiser outside her electorate office.
Posted inCrime, NSW News, NSW Politics
Knife scanning powers made permanent
Police can now scan for knives at major entertainment venues, shopping centres, stations and sports grounds, with permanent powers and longer operations. Here is what the new laws change.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Taree
Three men charged after clandestine drug lab discovered in Taree
Three men have been charged with drug supply offences after police uncovered and dismantled a clandestine drug laboratory during raids across Taree.