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Posted inCrime, Feature, Tweed Heads
Man charged over alleged break-ins, thefts and firearm offences in Tweed Heads
A man has faced court after being charged over a series of alleged commercial break-ins and firearm offences following a police search in the Tweed Heads area.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Youth
Backing the Future of NSW’s rural youth
People supporting young people in remote, rural and regional New South Wales can now apply for a one-off grant of up to $50,000 to deliver new youth-focused initiatives.
Posted inAged care, Crime, Feature, Maclean
Man charged over alleged sexual assault of cognitively impaired Maclean patient
The allegations are that an assistant nurse had allegedly sexually assaulted a 79-year-old patient with cognitive impairment, between November 2023 and February 2024.
Posted inAnimals, Clarence Valley, Social issues and services, Yamba
Clarence Valley cracks down after Yamba dog attack
A Yamba dog owner has been fined $2500 and their two dogs were declared menacing following an attack in May. Council says it won’t hesitate to act again, and is urging all dog owners to control their animals.
Posted inFeature, Health, Local News, Social issues and services, Women
Fear of child protection puts regional mums at risk
Pregnant women in regional NSW face a double risk: less access to health care, and a fear of child protection that stops many from seeking help at all, new research shows.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Local News, Petitions
More than 5,000 back call for tougher laws on illegal dirt bikes and e-scooters
The “Back the Blue — Not the Bike” petition argues that current laws leave police with limited options to stop riders of stolen, unregistered and uninsured vehicles who flee from officers and endanger the public.
Posted inBallina, Crime, Feature
Man charged after alleged courthouse window smashing in Ballina
A 29-year-old man faces court after allegedly smashing 12 windows at a Ballina courthouse and nearby business overnight.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Ocean Shores, Woolgoolga
Two northern NSW men charged over online threats within 24 hours
Two locals have been charged within a day of each other over separate online threats, one over posts targeting a federal MP, the other over alleged terrorism advocacy, weapons and ammunition.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Coffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
Sydney teen’s stolen car pursuit through Coffs Harbour catches four innocent drivers
Police chasing a stolen car through Coffs Harbour deployed road spikes to stop a Sydney teen. Instead, four innocent motorists were left stranded with shredded tyres.