Ballina machete attacker jailed for two years
A Ballina machete attacker whose victim needed five hours of surgery has been jailed for two years. Cook was already serving a community correction order for assault.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police dodge car as woman allegedly drives at them
A woman has been granted conditional bail after being charged with 13 domestic violence, traffic and assault police offences.
Ballina man’s DV charges climb to eight
Sean Hector Bolt is facing an eighth domestic violence allegation while being held on remand over seven unresolved charges.
Man charged after screwdriver allegedly lodges in man’s eye at Kempsey
Robert Van Lawick has been granted conditional bail after being charged over an alleged screwdriver incident that left a man with an eye injury at South Kempsey.
Northern Rivers Man Back Before Judge Who Granted Him Bail
Jayden Gomes was back before the judge who granted him bail 12 days earlier after being arrested on outstanding warrants.