Booze theft capital: Ballina tops NSW
The Coast Report can reveal packaged alcohol theft is driving Ballina’s retail theft surge, with the shire recording NSW’s highest bottle shop theft rate.
Northern Rivers fire stations get $19.8 million boost
Alstonville’s brigade has marked 100 years with a station reopening, as a $19.8 million investment delivers new and upgraded fire stations across the Northern Rivers.
Northern Rivers man dies at bush party
A 53-year-old Nimbin man has died after being found unresponsive at a bush party at Drake, west of Casino. Police are investigating the circumstances.
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.
Three charged after women allegedly bound and bashed in home invasions
Three men remain in custody after two women were allegedly bound, assaulted and robbed in Sydney home invasions. One woman was also allegedly sexually assaulted.
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.