As the Albanese government moved to freeze increases to the beer excise for the first time in 40 years, Barnaby Joyce argued that the excise should be scrapped completely to “save” regional pubs.
Social issues and services
Posted inCommunity development, Environment, Investigation, Social issues and services
Armidale: The story that doesn’t fit the stereotype
New England is often seen as sceptical of climate change, but Armidale has a rich history of caring for the environment dating back over half a century. Read part 1 of our special investigation.
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished
People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of “good character” in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.
Posted inCrime, Kempsey Shire, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Teenager charged over alleged break ins, pursuit in Kempsey
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.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, 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.
Posted inClarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Crime, Lismore
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.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
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 […]
Posted inCrime, Kempsey
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
Posted inCrime, National News
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.
Posted inCrime, National News
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.