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Northern Rivers DV offender refused bail over alleged ‘vicious attack’

August 20, 2026 Jess Colton 1 Comment

A Goonellabah man with domestic violence convictions dating back to 2017 has been refused bail over an alleged attack on a former partner.

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Firearm found after Police stop stolen hire car in Ballina

August 19, 2026 Sam Fenwick No Comments

Two Lismore residents have faced Bail Division on firearm and stolen-vehicle charges after Highway Patrol stopped a hire vehicle in Ballina.

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Child sex offender from Sierra Leone wins second court challenge over visa

August 19, 2026 Jess Colton 1 Comment

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.

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Stabbing victim charged with drink-driving while disqualified twice in three days

August 17, 2026 The Coast Report No Comments

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.

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Teenage girl charged over alleged Port Macquarie stabbing

August 16, 2026 Sam Fenwick No Comments

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.

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Man seriously injured in alleged group assault in Byron Bay

August 14, 2026 The Coast Report No Comments

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.

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Man charged over fatal Yamba boat capsize

August 13, 2026 Jess Colton No Comments

A 52-year-old man has been charged over a boat capsize at the Yamba coastal bar that claimed two lives in March.

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Coffs Harbour child sex offender refused bail over alleged dating-app accounts

August 13, 2026 Sam Fenwick No Comments

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.

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Suspected stolen puppy and violent theft spree: Ballina woman remains behind bars

August 11, 2026 The Coast Report No Comments

Rianna Brand, 24, remains in custody after admitting six offences involving a suspected stolen puppy, two clothing thefts, two assaults and repeated AVO breaches.

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Sydney man sentenced after $618,000 found in airport suitcase

August 10, 2026 Sam Fenwick No Comments

A Sydney man has been sentenced after security screening led to the discovery of $618,360 in cash inside his suitcase at Perth Airport.

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