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.
Social issues and services
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.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Woman charged over alleged bomb threats to schools and airports across NSW
A woman has been charged following an investigation into multiple alleged bomb threats made to schools and airports across New South Wales.
Posted inCrime, MidCoast
Man charged after $9 million cocaine haul seized on Mid North Coast
A 28-year-old man is due to face court after police allegedly seized 30 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $9 million, during a vehicle stop near Forster on Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Crime, Goonellabah
Teen charged over alleged assault on retail worker at Goonellabah
A 16 year old boy has been charged over allegedly striking a retail worker in the face with a bottle earlier this month.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Man dies in Tweed Heads truck crash
A man has died after a truck crashed on the Pacific Highway at Tweed Heads West early this morning.
Posted inByron Bay, Crime
Two men charged after alleged e-bike theft and police pursuit near Byron Bay
Two men have been charged following an alleged police pursuit near Byron Bay.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime
Man dies after SUV crashes into tree at Tallwoods Village
An 83-year-old man has died after the SUV he was driving left the road and crashed into a tree at Tallwoods Village on Tuesday morning.
Posted inYouth
North Coast PCYC clubs record huge membership numbers in record year
North Coast PCYC clubs have recorded thousands of members and youth program visits during a record year for the organisation across NSW.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Man arrested, firearm seized in Tweed Heads
A man has been charged after police allegedly found him in possession of a firearm in the state’s north this week.