A 14-year-old boy has been charged after police allegedly found a knife and a throwing axe during a search in Moree overnight.
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Posted inCrime, Feature, Local News
Woman charged over fatal Tenterfield crash
A woman has been charged following an investigation into a fatal crash in the New England region of NSW last year.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Torrington
“A hero”: Premier praises Keith Blessing as Dianne is released from hospital
Keith Blessing has been hailed a hero by NSW Premier Chris Minns and his wife Dianne as the Torrington grandfather continues recovering in hospital after the terrifying home invasion that left them fighting for their lives.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Local News
New England teenager among drink-driving detections during King’s Birthday road operation
A teenage P-plater from the New England region has been charged with a high-range drink-driving offence during NSW Police’s King’s Birthday long weekend road safety operation.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Moree
Man charged over alleged drug and firearm offences in Moree
A 35-year-old man has faced court charged with alleged drug and firearm offences in Moree,
Posted inCrime, Feature, Phones and internet, Torrington
Can’t call Triple-0: lack of services drives fear in Torrington
The terrifying alleged home invasion at Torrington has exposed a deeper crisis simmering across many New England communities: many residents simply cannot call for help.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Feature
Man arrested on 11 outstanding warrants in Armidale
An 18-year-old man has been arrested over 11 outstanding warrants in the Northern Tablelands.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Fundraiser, Torrington
Fundraiser launched for Torrington couple after violent attack
A fundraiser has been launched to raise funds for Keith and Dianne Blessing, the victims of a violent home invasion in Torrington who defended themselves by shooting their attacker.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Legal, Torrington
Call for Castle Law as Torrington community comes together
The tiny Northern Tablelands community of Torrington will gather at the community hall at 11am this morning, as residents come to terms with a violent home invasion that has left an elderly couple fighting for their lives and reignited debate over “Castle Law” protections in New South Wales.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Torrington
Violent home invasion ends with intruder shot by resident
A couple in their 70s are fighting for life after a violent suspected home invasion at Torrington early this morning, during which they are believed to have tried to defend themselves against an armed intruder.