Body found at Ballina family park
Police have established a crime scene after a man’s body was found on a bench at Pop Denison Park, a popular Ballina spot for families.
E-bike rider suffers head injuries in Ballina
A man was taken to Lismore Base Hospital after coming off an e-bike in East Ballina, as hospital reports highlight rising injury presentations.
Daylight knife terror: Ballina man released to serve community sentence
A Ballina man whose daylight knife incident terrified Burnet Street residents has been released after four months in custody to serve a 12-month sentence in the community.
Police uniforms, rifles and drugs seized in Northern Rivers bust
A Northern Rivers police investigation has led to four arrests after drugs, six rifles, ammunition and Queensland Police uniform items were allegedly found in vehicles at Banora Point.
Broke his bail rules three times: Ballina man finally jailed
Christopher Bennett remained on bail despite two breaches. Fresh charges and a third breach brought him back before the court for a prison sentence.
Two teenagers charged with over 150 offences across Northern NSW
Two teenagers face a combined 157 charges after an investigation into alleged break-ins and vehicle thefts across Northern NSW. Police allege 39 vehicles were stolen.
Yvonne Whear’s car found in Rous River
Missing Northern Rivers woman Yvonne Whear’s car has been recovered from the Rous River, but the 73-year-old remains unaccounted for.
Ballina woman wanted with seven charges before court
A Ballina Shire woman is wanted with seven unresolved charges before court and two separate driving matters also due to be heard.
Teen allegedly pulls out machete at a Ballina tavern
Police are seeking footage after three teenage boys allegedly threatened staff and patrons at a Ballina tavern before fleeing on e-bikes.
Wanted Ballina man arrested, faces fresh charges
A Ballina man wanted after failing to attend court has been arrested and remains in custody while facing two fresh charges.