Mid North Coast motorists were among thousands caught during a statewide King’s Birthday long weekend police road safety blitz.
Social issues and services
Posted inDisability, Feature, Federal Politics, National News
Women to be hardest-hit by sweeping NDIS changes
Cost-saving measures to target the National Disability Insurance Scheme are likely to put responsibility back on families.
Posted inByron Bay, Crime, Feature
Canadian man seriously injured in Byron Bay assault
A Canadian man is in a serious but stable condition after being attacked by a group of men in Byron Bay late on Sunday night.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Tweed Heads
Two arrested after man’s death in Tweed Heads
A man and a woman have been arrested after a man died on the NSW north coast early on Saturday morning.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Fundraiser, North Coast Surrounds
Fundraiser launched for Torrington Castle Law couple
A fundraiser has been launched to raise funds for Keith and Dianne Blessing, the victims of a violent home invasion in Torrington who defended themselves by shooting their attacker.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Port Macquarie
Man charged over alleged graffiti and property damage offences in Port Macquarie
A man is due to face court after being charged over a series of alleged graffiti and property damage offences on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
CCTV released as investigation continues into suspected assault in Coffs Harbour
Detectives have released CCTV footage as investigations continue into the suspected serious assault of a man at Toormina earlier this year.
Posted inGood News, Local News, Social issues and services
North Coast to get new police tactical boat
The North Coast is set to benefit from a new high-performance police tactical boat able to respond to incidents along the coastline.
Posted inCrime, Fingal Head
Stolen EV takes police from two states on wild pursuit
A stolen electric vehicle allegedly reached speeds of almost 170km/h during a wild cross-border police pursuit before crashing into cars, fences and palm trees at Fingal Head, after which the offender tried to swim away.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Indigenous, Local politics, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Social issues and services
Councils strengthen reconciliation commitments across region
Port Macquarie Hastings Council has launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and is seeking a local artist to design uniforms, while the City of Coffs Harbour has placed its draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy 2026 on public exhibition for community feedback.