A man has been arrested following the death of another man after an alleged assault at a campground near Ebor in the early hours of Monday morning.
Social issues and services
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Coffs Harbour, Crime
Coffs cop charged after being caught drink driving twice
A Coffs Harbour police officer has been charged with drink driving, and may lose his job, after being caught twice driving under the influence in the one day.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Indigenous, National News, Women
First ever plan to deal with violence against Indigenous women and children
Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek has launched Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.
Posted inBusiness, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
Barnaby wants people to drink more in pubs
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.
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 […]