MURDER CHARGE: Woman charged after 81-year-old found dead in Teven creek
A police investigation at a Teven Road property has escalated dramatically, with a 51-year-old woman now charged with murdering an 81-year-old man.
Ballina airport accused remains in custody after court appearance
Another knife-related incident has unfolded in Ballina, with a man arrested at the busy airport after police allegedly seized a knife and saw.
51-year-old woman arrested after 81-year-old found dead in creek
Police responding to a welfare concern made the grim discovery in a creek before arresting a woman at the Teven property.
Government points to flood recovery progress after damning $980m audit
Hundreds of safer housing lots are progressing across the Northern Rivers as the Reconstruction Authority details its latest work on buybacks, relocations and flood-free land.
Man, 78, charged after allegedly mowing down boys on e-bike
Two boys aged 11 and 12 were taken to hospital after a man allegedly chased e-bike riders in his car and struck their bike.
Two charged over Ballina machete attack
A man and woman have been charged over a machete attack that left a 22-year-old man seriously injured in River Street, Ballina.
Online Census switch prompts extra help at Evans Head
Lower Census returns around Evans Head, Broadwater, Woodburn and Wardell have prompted an extra face-to-face ABS help session.
Drivers aren’t slowing down in Lennox — and police radar can’t catch them
Drivers are still failing to slow to 10km/h through Lennox Head’s shared zone — but police say conventional speed radar cannot effectively enforce the unusually low limit.
Passenger runs from stolen vehicle before firearm seized
A firearm, ammunition and drug pipe were allegedly seized after Highway Patrol officers stopped a stolen Queensland vehicle in Ballina's CBD.
Man arrested over Ballina warrant for alleged child sexual offences
A 57-year-old man arrested in Griffith has been remanded in custody over a Ballina warrant relating to alleged sexual offences involving children.
Five teens arrested after police pursuit from Alstonville
Five teenagers, including children aged as young as 12, have been arrested after an allegedly stolen car led police on a pursuit from Alstonville.
Oceania Cup back at full strength in Alstonville
Hundreds of players and supporters from across the east coast are heading to Alstonville for three days of female football at the Oceania Cup.
