Independent News for the Far North Coast
Latest Far North Coast police and court news, including major incidents, charges, appeals and local court proceedings. The Coast Report provides clear and accessible reporting on police and court matters across the Northern Rivers.
A 22-year-old man was seriously injured in a machete attack on Sunday night, just over six hours after a 43-year-old shopper was allegedly threatened with a hunting knife.
A Port Macquarie man remains in custody after being charged with four child sexual assault offences involving a young child known to him.
A Goonellabah man with domestic violence convictions dating back to 2017 has been refused bail over an alleged attack on a former partner.
Two Lismore residents have faced Bail Division on firearm and stolen-vehicle charges after Highway Patrol stopped a hire vehicle in Ballina.
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.
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.
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.
A 52-year-old man has been charged over a boat capsize at the Yamba coastal bar that claimed two lives in March.
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.
Rianna Brand, 24, remains in custody after admitting six offences involving a suspected stolen puppy, two clothing thefts, two assaults and repeated AVO breaches.