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Appeal to locate missing man – Tweed Heads
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Tweed Heads West.
Other News
A grim commemoration
US President Jo Biden, responding to a question, made the comment that the US is considering the dropping of...
New insights into great white shark behaviour off California coast
Marine scientists using tracking devices have been able to shine a spotlight on the behaviour of great white sharks...
Big names at local chess tournament
A major Northern Rivers chess tournament was held at the Byron Bay Services Club in late April.
‘It was well-attended,...
eSafety commissioner granted legal injunction as X refuses to hide violent content
Australia’s Federal Court has granted the eSafety commissioner a two-day legal injunction to compel X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, to hide posts showing graphic content of the Wakeley church stabbing in Sydney.
Police out in force over the ANZAC Day weekend with double demerit points
Anzac Day memorials and events are being held around the country and many people have decided to couple this with a long weekend.
Domestic violence service calls for urgent action to address crisis
Relationships Australia NSW is calling for urgent intervention from the NSW government to address men’s violence against women, following the horrific murder of Molly Ticehurst.
Stories about "Missing Person":
Woman missing from Evans Head
Police are asking the public for help finding a woman reported missing from the Evans Head area but also known to frequent the Ballina area.
Coffs Harbour missing man
Police are asking the public for help finding a man missing from the Coffs Harbour area for more than a week.
Missing teen found
A teenage girl reported missing from the Coffs Harbour area over the weekend has been found safe in Mullumbimby, police on Monday morning said.
Police issue alert for missing Tweed Heads man
Tweed Byron police say 27-year-old Neckole Gulmatico hasn’t been since since 10.00am on Thursday 9 November around Keith Compton Drive in Tweed Heads.
Police Update: Daniel Copeland’s disappearance; alleged Robina homicide
Local police have released an image of a vehicle as they continue to investigate the disappearance of Daniel Copeland, which they believe may be suspicious.
Missing woman, Elanora
Police have charged a 30-year-old man with multiple domestic violence offences as the search continues for 61-year-old Wendy Sleeman, missing from Elanora since Tuesday,...
Have you seen Jacques Djedid? Missing person Byron Shire
Police are seeking information on 27 year old Jacques Djedid who has been reported missing from Byron Bay.
Missing teenager found
Police say a thirteen-year-old girl reported missing from Tweed Heads earlier this week has been found safe and well.
Missing person: Kirra Sayers – Tweed Heads/Gold Coast area
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 13-year-old Kirra Sayers. She was reported missing from Tweed Heads on Sunday 19 June 2022.
Man missing for more than a week from Lismore evac centre found safe and well
Police say a man in his seventies missing from a Lismore evacuation centre has been found safe and well.
Local News
Police out in force over the ANZAC Day weekend with double demerit points
Anzac Day memorials and events are being held around the country and many people have decided to couple this with a long weekend.
Local News
Child protection workers walk off the job in Lismore
Lismore and Ballina child protection caseworkers stopped work to protest outside the defunct Community Services Centre in Lismore yesterday after two years of working without an office. They have been joined by Ballina child protection caseworkers who had their office shut in January.
Political Comment
Youth crime is increasing – what to do?
There is something strange going on with youth crime in rural and regional Australia. Normally, I treat hysterical rising delinquency claims with a pinch of salt – explicable by an increase in police numbers, or a headline-chasing tabloid, or a right-wing politician.
Local News
Coffs Harbour man charged for alleged online grooming of young girl
Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a Coffs Harbour man for alleged online grooming offences under Strike Force Trawler.
