Coffs Harbour wants to be only the third place in NSW with a Youth Foyer, a home and support for 40 young people at a time. Council has put money on the table.
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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.
Posted inCrime, Feature, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New offences for dangerous drivers
Film a crash victim and share it online, and you could face jail. New NSW laws also target dangerous driving, hit-and-runs and street racing. Here is what the legislation seeks to introduce.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Grafton
Police continue investigation into five-year-old boy’s death in Grafton
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a five-year-old boy who was found unresponsive at a home in Grafton earlier this week.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Disability, Feature, Nambucca Valley
Nambucca locals asked to shape disability plan
Four in 10 locals who answered a Nambucca Valley survey said they had experienced discrimination because of disability. Council wants your say on the plan to fix it, before 23 October.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Lismore
Man charged after alleged road rage incidents near Lismore
A 53-year-old man faces nine charges after allegedly ramming two vehicles, injuring motorists and attempting to break into a home near Lismore.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Murwillumbah
Missing Northern Rivers woman’s death treated as homicide
Police have launched a homicide investigation after remains found near Terragon were identified as a Northern Rivers woman missing since February.