Surfer stabbed to death in early morning attack at Coffs Harbour beach

A surfer has been stabbed and killed at a popular beach on NSW’s mid north coast. A witness on his way to the gym found the injured man in a carpark at a Coffs Harbour beach at about 6.40am on Thursday, and called emergency services. Chief Inspector Detective Guy Flaherty said paramedics treated the 22-year-old … Read more

Forbes mum and childcare worker Molly Ticehurst farewelled at funeral service

Tony Ticehurst had always hoped his daughter Molly would change the world — but not at this cost. The devastated father led tributes as hundreds of mourners gathered to remember the 28-year-old mother and childcare worker, 10 days after her alleged domestic violence murder in the NSW central west. Her death in Forbes has intensified … Read more

Return to Rio organisers blame surge in police and medical costs for cancellation of 2024 event in NSW

A monster increase in medical and policing costs has been blamed for the cancellation of a popular electronic music festival in NSW. Return to Rio will not go ahead on the Hawkesbury River this year because it has been deemed financially unviable by the husband and wife team who founded the boutique event in 2013. … Read more

Teenage Sydney terror plot accused an ‘unacceptable risk’

An alleged terrorism conspirator who claimed to be mates with another teenager accused of stabbing a bishop during a live-streamed sermon has been denied bail and deemed an “unacceptable risk” to the community. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named, was charged on Friday with conspiring to engage in an act in preparation for, or planning, … Read more

Family breaks silence after teenager Yolonda Mumbulla found dead in Sydney unit

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains images of people who have died The devastated family of a teenager who was found dead in a unit in Sydney’s eastern suburbs have said they want someone to be held accountable for her death. About 9.20am on Tuesday, emergency services were called … Read more

‘Mate’ of teen accused of stabbing bishop in Sydney allegedly conspired to target Jewish people

An alleged terrorism conspirator who claimed to be mates with another teenager accused of stabbing a bishop during a live-streamed sermon will spend at least one more night in custody before learning whether he is granted bail. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named, was already in custody when he was charged on Friday with conspiring … Read more

Mental health patient freed from custody twice before allegedly stabbing teen at Heber Park

The NSW Government has ordered an investigation following the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Sydney’s west, with the attack allegedly carried out by a mental health patient with a knife obsession. The review will examine how John Hickey, 24 was allowed to leave the custody of NSW Health on two occasions despite advice that … Read more