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AFP seeks public help after $400 million cocaine seizure

July 16, 2026 The Coast Report No Comments

The AFP is appealing for public help after 534 kilograms of cocaine worth more than $400 million was found in a shipping container.

Northern Rivers Police and Courts

Ballina man refused bail after three breaches in six weeks

July 15, 2026 Jess Colton No Comments

Christopher Bennett has been refused bail after three breaches in six weeks, with the judge citing repeated alleged offending and non-compliance

Northern Rivers Police and Courts

Clarence Valley nurse charged over alleged sexual assault of aged care patient

July 14, 2026 Jess Colton No Comments

A Clarence Valley assistant nurse has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a 79-year-old patient with a cognitive impairment at a Maclean aged-care facility. The accused did not…

Northern Rivers Police and Courts

Police seek witnesses after child approached at Ocean Shores

July 10, 2026 Jess Colton No Comments

Police are asking witnesses and residents to check their footage after a child was approached on Kallaroo Circuit at Ocean Shores.

Northern Rivers Community

Big acts, small venues: Mullum Roots brings live music up close

July 9, 2026 The Coast Report No Comments

Mullumbimby is getting ready to turn into one big music crawl this weekend, with Mullum Roots Festival bringing iconic acts, small venues and village buzz back to town.

Northern Rivers Community

Byron Shire still NSW’s second highest rough sleeping hotspot

July 7, 2026 The Coast Report No Comments

Byron Shire remains NSW’s second-highest rough sleeping hotspot, with 245 people counted in the 2026 NSW Street Count. The newly released 1000 Voices report shows homelessness in the Shire is…

Northern Rivers Police and Courts

Police release handwriting in hunt for mystery ‘Scorpio’ letter writer

June 30, 2026 Jess Colton No Comments

Police are appealing for public help to identify a mystery letter writer known as “Scorpio” or “Bullit” after more than 100 letters were sent over the past decade.

Northern Rivers Police and Courts

Man refused bail after alleged knife threats at Tamworth hotel

June 29, 2026 Jess Colton No Comments

A 19-year-old man has been refused bail after an alleged knife incident at a Tamworth hotel.

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