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25.01.2022 Man accused of alleged $1.5 million fraud - Coffs Harbour A man will face court today after allegedly defrauding three people of more than $1.5 million in Coffs Harbour. In January 2018, detectives from Coffs/Clarence Police District established Strike Force Reganza to investigate alleged fraudulent activity being conducted by a then 56-year-old man.... Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives attended a home in Mordue Street, Jesmond, about 12.25pm yesterday (Monday 10 May 2021), where they arrested a 59-year-old man. He was taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with nine counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception. Police will allege the man coerced three men to invest in fraudulent business ventures, totalling $1,589,000 between February 2013 and December 2015. Police will further allege all these funds were utilised for personal use. He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today (Tuesday 11 May 2021).

25.01.2022 Missing man located - Ballina A man missing from the state’s north has been located safe and well. A 56-year-old man was reported missing by family members after he was last seen leaving his Ballina home on Thursday night (29 October 2020).... Following extensive inquiries, the man was located about 1pm yesterday (Monday 2 November 2020) in Ballina. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

22.01.2022 *** PLEASE SHARE *** Appeal to find missing man in state's north Police are conducting a search and appealing for public assistance to help find a man missing in the state’s far north.... Brian Collins, aged 78, was last seen walking through a rural property near Lightning Ridge about 6.10pm today (Saturday 12 December 2020). Officers from Central North Police District commenced a search of the area, however, the man was not located. The search will continue tomorrow (Sunday 13 December 2020). Family and police hold concerns for Brian’s welfare as he suffers from a medical condition. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of slim build, with grey hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt with a white stripe and blue jeans. He was also carrying a bum-bag. Anyone with information about his whereabout is urged to contact police.

21.01.2022 Officer assaulted during Tweed Heads arrest An officer has allegedly been spat on, bitten and kicked while arresting a woman at Tweed Heads. About 6pm yesterday (Thursday 29 October 2020), police from Tweed/Byron Police District attended a home on Enid Street, Tweed Heads, following reports of a dispute between a man and a woman.... A 49-year-old woman was asked to leave the premises before she allegedly spat on the male Acting Inspector. A struggle ensued during which the woman allegedly bit the officer twice on the hand and kicked him in the groin and legs. The woman was subsequently arrested and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station. She was charged with five offences, including three counts of assault police, assault police occasioning actual bodily harm and resist police. The woman was refused bail to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court today (Friday 30 October 2020). The officer sustained small lacerations to his hand.

20.01.2022 Moderate Flood Warning for the Wilsons River at Lismore Issued at 5:21 am EDT on Monday 14 December 2020... Flood Warning Number: 6 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT LISMORE FROM MIDDAY MONDAY MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE - FURTHER HEAVY RAINFALL FORECAST FOR MONDAY INTO TUESDAY Heavy rainfall over the Leycester Creek and Wilsons River catchment from Friday to Sunday has caused significant river level rises. Minor flooding is likely at Lismore from midday Monday. Further rises to the moderate flood level are possible on Tuesday. A severe weather warning for very heavy rainfall is current for the Northern River areas. Wilsons River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Wilsons River at Lismore. Minor flooding is likely at Lismore from midday Monday. The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.20 m) around midday Monday. Further rises to the moderate flood levels are possible on Tuesday. Flood Safety Advice: In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place. * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood. * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains. * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous. For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts: * NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au * RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com * Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml * Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ * Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ * BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 09:00 am EDT on Monday 14 December 2020.

20.01.2022 Moderate Flood Warning for the Wilsons River at Lismore Issued at 11:38 pm EDT on Sunday 13 December 2020... Flood Warning Number: 4 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT LISMORE MONDAY MORNING MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE - FURTHER HEAVY RAINFALL FORECAST FOR SUNDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY Heavy rainfall over the Leycester Creek and Wilsons River catchment from Friday to Sunday has caused significant river level rises. Minor flooding is likely at Lismore Monday morning. Further rises to the moderate flood level are possible late Monday into Tuesday. A severe weather warning for very heavy rainfall is current for the Northern River areas. Wilsons River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Wilsons River at Lismore. Minor flooding is likely at Lismore Monday morning. The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.20 m) around 09:00 am Monday. Further rises to the moderate flood levels are possible late Monday into Tuesday. Flood Safety Advice: In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place. * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood. * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains. * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous. For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts: * NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au * RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com * Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml * Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ * Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ * BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 03:00 am EDT on Monday 14 December 2020.

19.01.2022 Seven charged as police target cocaine supply and distribution in Byron Bay Seven men have been charged with drug offences following two separate investigations into the ongoing supply of cocaine in the Byron Bay area. In October 2020, officers attached to the Northern Region North Coast Region Enforcement Squad (RES) commenced Strike Force Kelly and Strike Force Tulipa to investigate the supply of cocaine in the Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Bangalow area....Continue reading

19.01.2022 *** BREAKING NEWS *** TRUCK V CAR CRASH - PIMLICO Information has been received about a crash involving s B-double truck and a car along the Pacific Highway at Pimlico. At least one male, who was travelling in the car, is injured.... The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter has been tasked to the location. Traffic has been affected in both directions. No further information is available at this time. __________ UPDATE Critical incident investigation underway following crash -Ballina A critical incident investigation has been declared after a police pursuit in the State’s north. Officers attached to Richmond Police District attempted to stop a vehicle on the Pacific Highway, Ballina about 7.35pm (Friday 7 May 2021) When the vehicle failed to stop a low-speed pursuit was initiated. A short time later the man’s vehicle and a truck were involved in a head on crash. The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition. The Pacific Highway is closed in both directions at West Ballina just south of the Bruxner Highway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Motorists can use an alternative route via the Bruxner Highway, Casino-Coraki Road and Woodburn-Coraki Road, but will need to allow around 90 minutes extra travel time. Officers from Richmond Police District and the Crash Investigation Unit (CIU) are attending the crash.

18.01.2022 Inquiries continue into pursuit - Tweed Heads Police have been involved in a high-speed pursuit with a stolen vehicle on the state’s Far North Coast. About 9am today (Friday 13 November 2020), Queensland Police performing border control duties on the NSW/Queensland border at Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, saw a black BMW SUV with Queensland registration.... As the SUV drove into NSW, Queensland Police advised their counterparts in NSW when checks revealed the vehicle was confirmed stolen. A short time later officers attached to Tweed/Byron Police District saw the SUV in Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads, directed the driver to stop, who allegedly ignored the direction and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit was terminated when the vehicle was driven erratically at excessive speed. The SUV was last seen by NSW Police, travelling north along the Pacific Highway. Queensland border patrol police were notified. The vehicle continued through the border control at excessive speed. Thereafter, the vehicle was monitored by Queensland Police and was last reported heading toward Logan. Inquiries into this incident are continuing.

18.01.2022 Minor Flood Warning for the Wilsons River at Lismore Issued at 8:51 am EDT on Monday 14 December 2020... Flood Warning Number: 7 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LISMORE TUESDAY Updated - Reduced flood risk for Monday and Tuesday, minor flooding possible Heavy rainfall over the Leycester Creek and Wilsons River from Friday to Sunday has caused river level rises at Lismore, which peaked at 2.5 metres around 02:00am this morning. There are currently some renewed river rises being observed in the upper tributaries, and further heavy rainfall is forecast for the rest of today. This may cause further rises to the minor flood level at Lismore on Tuesday. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Northern Rivers. Wilsons River: Minor flooding is possible along the Wilsons River. The Wilsons River at Lismore may reach the minor flood level (4.20 m) during Tuesday. Flood Safety Advice: In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place. * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood. * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains. * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous. For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts: * NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au * RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com * Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml * Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ * Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ * BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EDT on Monday 14 December 2020.

17.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for GIANT HAILSTONES, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS For people in Northern Rivers, Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and parts of Mid North Coast, Illawarra, North West Slopes and Plains, Lower Western and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:04 pm Saturday, 31 October 2020.... Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce giant hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in the Northern Rivers and parts of the Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in the Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and parts of the Mid North Coast, Illawarra, North West Slopes and Plains and Lower Western districts. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Orange, Tamworth and Dubbo. Lowana, Northern Rivers saw 10c piece size hail early afternoon. Bonville, near Coffs Harbour, saw 50c piece size hail early afternoon. 57.8 mm was observed at BENDETHERA in the 2hrs to 13:15 pm 56 mm was observed at MORUYA (PLUMWOOD) in the 2hrs 13:00 pm 39.4 mm was observed at YOUNG AWS in the 2hr to 13:02 pm Roof damage reported at Glenquarie Shopping Centre, Sydney around 1 pm

16.01.2022 Murder charge over 2013 death of Dennis Dalton near Lismore Detectives have extradited a man from Queensland and charged him with murder over the death of a man near Lismore in 2013. About 5.30am on Thursday 6 June 2013, 29-year-old Dennis Dalton was found at the front of his Goonellabah home with severe head injuries.... He was taken to Lismore Base Hospital before being transferred to Gold Coast University Hospital, where he died on Tuesday 25 June 2013. Detectives from Richmond Police District established Strike Force Headley to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dennis’ death. At a coronial inquest held last year, Deputy State Coroner Jeffrey Linden referred the matter to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Following further extensive inquiries, strike force detectives with the assistance of the Queensland Police Service Homicide Squad arrested a 39-year-old man at a home in Holmview, Queensland, about 40km south-east of Brisbane, at 7.40am on Tuesday (3 November 2020). He was taken to the Brisbane Watchhouse and charged by virtue of a court warrant with one count of murder. Strike force detectives travelled to Queensland where they applied for, and were granted, extradition to New South Wales at the Brisbane Magistrates court yesterday (Wednesday 4 November 2020). He was then taken to Lismore Police Station and formally charged with murder. Police will allege in court Mr Dalton and the 39-year-old were involved in a fight on nearby Churchwood Place in the early hours of Thursday 6 June 2013. The former Goonellabah man was refused bail to appear at Lismore Local Court today (Thursday 5 November 2020).

13.01.2022 Moderate Flood Warning for the Wilsons River at Lismore Issued at 8:30 pm EDT on Sunday 13 December 2020... Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT LISMORE EARLY MONDAY MORNING MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE - FURTHER HEAVY RAINFALL FORECAST FROM SUNDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY Heavy rainfall over the Leycester Creek and Wilsons River catchment from Friday to Sunday has caused significant river level rises. Minor flooding is likely at Lismore early Monday morning. Further rises to the moderate flood level are possible late Monday into Tuesday. A severe weather warning for very heavy rainfall is current for the Northern River areas. Wilsons River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Wilsons River at Lismore. Minor flooding is likely at Lismore early Monday morning. The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.20 m) around around 03:00 am Monday. Rises to the moderate flood levels are possible late Monday into Tuesday. Flood Safety Advice: In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place. * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood. * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains. * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous. For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts: * NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au * RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com * Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northcoast.shtml * Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ * Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ * BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 12:00 am EDT on Monday 14 December 2020.

11.01.2022 *** PLEASE SHARE *** Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Riverina and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.... Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Southern Tablelands and South West Slopes districts. Locations which may be affected include Goulburn, Yass and Young. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of the Riverina and Northern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Lismore, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn, Dubbo and Wagga Wagga. 39.6 mm was observed at YOUNG in the 30 minutes to 11:24 am 73.0 mm was observed at MORUYA (BURRA CK) in the 3 hours to 10:51 am 108.9 mm was observed at ULLADULLA in the 3 hours to 11:34 am

10.01.2022 Inquiries into critical incident continue - Ballina Police are appealing for witnesses after a critical incident was declared following a pursuit in the state’s north. About 7.35pm (Friday 7 May 2021), officers attached to Richmond Police District attempted to stop a vehicle on the Pacific Highway, Ballina.... When the vehicle failed to stop a pursuit was initiated but was terminated a short time later. The vehicle and a truck were then involved in a head on crash. The male driver was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital where he remains in intensive care. A critical incident team from Coffs-Clarence Police District has commenced an investigation into all circumstances surrounding the incident. That investigation will be subject to independent review. As a part of their inquiries, police are urging anyone who may’ve witnessed the crash, or has dashcam footage from the area at the time, to contact detectives at Coffs Harbour Police Station or Crime Stoppers.

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08.01.2022 *** PLEASE SHARE *** Appeal to find man missing from Ballina Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s north.... Michael Laracy, aged 56, was last seen leaving his home at Ballina about 10.30pm on Thursday (29 October 2020). Officers attached to Richmond Police District commenced inquiries to locate Mr Laracy when reported missing by family members yesterday (Friday 30 October 2020). He has not been seen or heard from since and concerns are held for his welfare. Mr Laracy is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, about 180cm tall, with white hair, beard and moustache. He is believed to wearing a polo t-shirt, shorts and black boots.

08.01.2022 *** PLEASE SHARE *** If you have any information regarding the cause of this damage, please let police know.

08.01.2022 Operation Arkstone results in 828 charges laid with 46 child victims identified A large-scale Australian Federal Police-led investigation into a network of alleged child sex offenders has identified 46 Australian victims, including 16 from a child care centre. New details can be outlined about Operation Arkstone, which has led to the arrest of 14 men on 828 charges of child exploitation, and bestiality charges related to four animals....Continue reading

08.01.2022 Flood Watch for Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers Catchments Issued at 10:40 am EDT on Sunday 13 December 2020 Flood Watch Number: 5... FLOODING LIKELY FOR THE MID NORTH COAST AND NORTHERN RIVERS A trough over the Coral Sea is deepening offshore of the southern Queensland coast. As this trough deepens, a low pressure system is expected to develop and move towards the southern Queensland coast later today and into Monday, before drifting south and weakening on Tuesday. This system is likely to bring significant rainfall, strong winds and large waves to the northern half of the coast until Tuesday. River flooding for Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers is expected as a result with river levels expected to rise further from Monday and Tuesday. High water levels due to spring tides are also forecast over the next few days, which adds to the risk of flooding in lower tidal areas. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding, has been issued for the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers. Minor to moderate flood warnings have been issued for the Tweed and Bellinger Rivers and a minor flood warning has been issued for the Brunswick River and Marshalls Creek. The weather system is expected to cause river flooding for the catchments listed from Sunday. Flood classes (minor, moderate, major) are only defined for catchments where the Bureau provides a flood warning service. Catchments likely to be affected include: Wilsons River minor to moderate flooding Richmond River minor to moderate flooding Clarence River minor flooding Orara River moderate flooding Coffs Coast minor flooding Nambucca River minor to moderate flooding Macleay River minor flooding Hastings River minor flooding Manning and Gloucester Rivers minor flooding Flooding warnings are current for the following catchments: Tweed River, Bellinger River, Brunswick River and Marshalls Creek. For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/ For the latest rainfall and weather forecasts see www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/ For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop. Flood Warnings will be issued if Minor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main rivers for which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service. Severe Weather Warnings will be issued or updated if very heavy rain is forecast or observed. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/wat/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500 For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately

06.01.2022 Man charged after stand-off - Tweed Heads A man has been charged following a police operation in the state’s north yesterday. Just before 4pm (Monday 9 November 2020), officers from Tweed/Byron Police District attended a unit on Buchan Avenue, Tweed Heads, after concerns were raised for the welfare of an occupant.... When police arrived, a man, armed with a knife, made verbal threats towards officers. A perimeter was established, with specialist resources attending to assist. About 10pm, police forced entry to the home and arrested the occupant, a 50-year-old man. He was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station and charged with common assault (DV), stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm (domestic), destroy or damage property, and use offensive weapon to prevent police investigation. Police will allege in court that the man threatened and assaulted a 76-year-old woman, known to him earlier the same day. The man was refused bail to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court today (Tuesday 10 November 2020).

05.01.2022 RFS volunteer charged over allegedly deliberately lit fires - Far North Coast An RFS volunteer has been charged following an investigation into several alleged deliberately lit fires on the state’s far north coast. Detectives from Tweed/Byron Police District established Strike Force Epicentre with assistance from the State Crime Command Financial Crime Squad’s Arson Unit to investigate more than a dozen grass fires, believed to be deliberately lit, in the Burringbar and M...ooball areas between Wednesday 7 October 2020 and Tuesday (3 November 2020). Investigators have also been assisted by NSW RFS fire investigators. As part of their inquiries, police commenced an investigation of a suspicious grass fire near a property on Yarrabee Terrace at Stokers Siding, about 13km south-east of Murwillumbah, about 6.30pm on Tuesday (3 November 2020), which was reported to and extinguished by the NSW Rural Fire Service. Following extensive inquiries, about 7.50am yesterday (Wednesday 4 November 2020), police stopped a vehicle in Broadway Street, Burringbar, and arrested an 18-year-old man. A subsequent search warrant was executed at a Burringbar home where officers located and seized a replica pistol. He was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station and charged with nine counts of intentionally cause fire and be reckless to its spread and one count of possess unauthorised pistol. He was refused bail to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court today (Thursday 5 November 2020). Police will allege in court the man lit several blazes in the area before returning to respond to the fire as part of his duties as a volunteer. Investigations are ongoing. The NSW Rural Fire Service have immediately stood down the member.

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03.01.2022 Pedestrian critical after struck by car near Coffs Harbour A man remains in a critical condition after he was struck by a car near Coffs Harbour overnight. About 1.20am (Thursday 12 November 2020), two men were walking northbound on The Pacific Highway, near the Sawtell Road off-ramp, Boambee East, when one of the pedestrians was hit by a white van.... The driver, a 44-year-old man, stopped and rendered assistance before emergency services attended. The pedestrian, an 18-year-old man, was treated at the scene before being taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. The driver was also taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital for mandatory testing. A crime scene was established which has been examined by forensic officers. As officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, they are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam vision, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The Pacific Highway was closed northbound for a short time, however, has since reopened.

01.01.2022 Driver caught more than six times the legal limit - North Coast A man has been charged after he was allegedly caught driving while more than six times the legal limit following a crash on the North Coast yesterday. About 3.30pm (Thursday 5 November 2020), emergency services responded to reports of a multi-vehicle crash on the Tweed Coast Road, Casuarina, near Kingscliff.... Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District Area Command were told a white Toyota Hilux utility had allegedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road and crashed into a blue Toyota Hilux utility being driven in the opposite direction. A third vehicle, a white Mercedes sedan, was also damaged by debris from the crash. Fortunately, no-one was injured as a result of the crash. Officers commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash and spoke with the driver of the white Hilux, a 36-year-old man from Tugun in Queensland. The man underwent a roadside breath test, which returned a positive result. He was arrested and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station, where he underwent a breath analysis and allegedly returned a reading of 0.331, more than six and a half times the legal limit of 0.05. The man was charged with drive with high-range PCA, and not keep left of dividing line. He is due to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court on Monday 23 November 2020. The man’s licence was also suspended.

01.01.2022 Should be an interesting day tomorrow.