Despite the encouraging drop in crime statistics revealed this week, locals say the statistics are cold comfort, pointing to high rates of violence compared to the rest of New South Wales and shocking recent incidents like the stabbing of a Moree motel owner.
Yasmin Catley
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Laws strengthened to tackle road toll on NSW roads
The State Government is strengthening road safety laws by enhancing drug and alcohol testing of drivers and riders involved in serious injury crashes on NSW roads.
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
‘Going to lock you up’: cop warning for regional youth
Dozens of officers will be deployed in several regional centres to tackle rising youth crime, including serious incidents from violent break-ins to car theft.
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‘You will be caught’: knives off streets in crackdown
Almost 100 weapons have been seized in a state-wide sweep aimed at stamping out knife-related crime after a spate of high-profile attacks.
Posted inCrime, Social issues and services, Sport
NRL stars join forces with NSW Government to support local youth
The New South Wales Government has announced a new partnership with the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) aimed at engaging young people across regional NSW and steering them away from crime.
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Regional crime inquiry gets green light
National Party politicians have been congratulating each other on the establishment of a new inquiry into community safety and crime in regional NSW this week.