Why was the yacht even there? Police hunt for answers after bar tragedy
Marine Rescue ‘heroes’ who died in the Ballina tragedy have been named, as police prepare to examine the sunken yacht for answers.
No Plates, No Rush: Man in custody after slow-speed M1 police pursuit
Drivers were left scratching their heads after finding themselves caught up in an M1 police pursuit that seemed more like a Sunday drive.
Police offer $1m reward in missing woman case linked to Wollongbar man
Nearly three decades on, Marion Barter’s disappearance continues to raise questions, with financial activity and a Wollongbar connection under scrutiny.
Twins back in custody, putting three Ballina brothers behind bars
Two 21-year-olds returned to custody after fresh alleged offences while on strict bail, joining their older brother already serving time.
Ballina Gets Three New Police as Eleven Head to Richmond District
Long-standing concerns over local police shortages could now be addressed after a record graduation from the Goulburn Police Academy.
Regional meth use exposed as communities face the costs
New analysis of wastewater shows regional communities continue to record higher per-person use of methylamphetamine, cannabis and oxycodone, exposing the challenges facing police and health authorities.
Ballina brothers back before court as one returns to community despite long history
Ballina's Presbury brothers face domestic violence matters — with one still in custody and the other serving a sentence in the community.
Coroner Refers Byron Backpacker’s Death to Homicide Squad
A NSW coroner has recommended the 2021 death of Jackson Stacker near Byron Bay be referred to the NSW Police Unsolved Homicide Squad after finding the case could not be conclusively ruled a suicide.
From Polly the Pig cruelty case to jail again: 10-year cycle continues
A former Ballina man tied to the Polly the Pig animal cruelty case and a fatal Ballina assault could be back in the community within weeks.
Northern NSW Search Warrants Follow Alleged 200kg Cocaine Plot
Police allege Christopher Allan Hollis sailed from the Tweed River, switched off a catamaran’s transponder and collected cocaine at sea before the vessel was intercepted on its return.
Ballina repeat offender on knife charge has sentence extended — but only slightly
Clay Widdows has had his time behind bars extended by weeks, not months, after sentencing over a knife offence.
Ballina Brothers in Court: One Jailed as Two Face Charges
A Ballina man has been sentenced over stealing and a police pursuit, while his younger twin brothers remain before the courts over separate alleged offences.
