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.
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 masseur pleads guilty to sexually touching seven women
A masseur who owned and worked at a Ballina massage clinic has pleaded guilty to sexually touching seven female clients without consent.
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.