Child sex offender from Sierra Leone wins second court challenge over visa
A convicted child sex offender from Sierra Leone has won a second Federal Court challenge—but the ruling does not grant him a protection visa.
Stabbing victim charged with drink-driving while disqualified twice in three days
Knox Park stabbing victim Nick Skoric has been refused bail after being charged with drink-driving while disqualified twice in three days, weeks after his release on parole.
Teenage girl charged over alleged Port Macquarie stabbing
A 15-year-old girl has been charged after a 72-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed at a Port Macquarie home on Saturday night.
Man seriously injured in alleged group assault in Byron Bay
A 55-year-old man was taken to hospital in a serious condition after allegedly being assaulted by several people in Railway Park, Byron Bay.
Man charged over fatal Yamba boat capsize
A 52-year-old man has been charged over a boat capsize at the Yamba coastal bar that claimed two lives in March.
Coffs Harbour child sex offender refused bail over alleged dating-app accounts
A Coffs Harbour child sex offender has been refused bail after allegedly failing to report three phones, six email addresses and several online profiles, including dating-app accounts.
Suspected stolen puppy and violent theft spree: Ballina woman remains behind bars
Rianna Brand, 24, remains in custody after admitting six offences involving a suspected stolen puppy, two clothing thefts, two assaults and repeated AVO breaches.
Sydney man sentenced after $618,000 found in airport suitcase
A Sydney man has been sentenced after security screening led to the discovery of $618,360 in cash inside his suitcase at Perth Airport.
Man stabbed, cars stolen during Port Macquarie home invasion
A 37-year-old man was stabbed and two cars were stolen during an alleged home invasion in Port Macquarie early Monday morning.
Northern Rivers stabbing: Accused man claims self-defence
A Murwillumbah builder accused of stabbing a 65-year-old man in the back during an altercation police say had the hallmarks of "perceived vigilantism" claims he acted in self-defence.