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Teen allegedly pulls out machete at a Ballina tavern

September 12, 2026 Sam Fenwick No Comments

Police are seeking footage after three teenage boys allegedly threatened staff and patrons at a Ballina tavern before fleeing on e-bikes.

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Wanted Ballina man arrested, faces fresh charges

September 12, 2026 The Coast Report No Comments

A Ballina man wanted after failing to attend court has been arrested and remains in custody while facing two fresh charges.

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Police dodge car as woman allegedly drives at them

September 10, 2026 Sam Fenwick No Comments

A woman has been granted conditional bail after being charged with 13 domestic violence, traffic and assault police offences.

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Ballina masseur pleads guilty to sexually touching seven women

September 8, 2026 The Coast Report No Comments

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

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Ballina man’s DV charges climb to eight

September 6, 2026 Sam Fenwick No Comments

Sean Hector Bolt is facing an eighth domestic violence allegation while being held on remand over seven unresolved charges.

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Man charged after screwdriver allegedly lodges in man’s eye at Kempsey

September 6, 2026 Sam Fenwick No Comments

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.

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Murder charge after 81-year-old man’s body found near Ballina

September 5, 2026 Jess Colton No Comments

A Ballina woman has been charged with murder and refused bail after an 81-year-old man’s body was found in a creek at Teven.

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Warrant issued for Ballina man after court no-show

September 4, 2026 The Coast Report 1 Comment

A warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old Ballina man who missed court just three days after being granted bail on a separate charge in Sydney.

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Woman arrested after man’s body found near Ballina

September 3, 2026 Jess Colton No Comments

A 51-year-old woman has been arrested after police found the body of an elderly man in a creek at a Teven property near Ballina.

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Ballina thief pleads guilty to all charges, remains behind bars

September 3, 2026 Jess Colton No Comments

James Lee Irwin has pleaded guilty to two break-ins and two other offences just days after his arrest in Ballina.

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