Tag: Grafton
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HORROR SUMMERLAND WAY CRASH LEAVES ONE DEAD & FIVE INJURED
More details have emerged about a horrifying crash near Grafton, which left one man dead and five others in hospital. The crash happened on the Summerland Way at Clifden, around 20 kilometres north of Grafton, just before 3 o’clock on Saturday afternoon. Initial investigations suggest a white sedan crossed onto the wrong side of the…
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MAN CRITICAL FOLLOWING EARLY MORNING STABBING AT SOUTH GRAFTON
One man is in a critical condition and another has been charged, following a stabbing at a South Grafton home this morning. Police allege the 28-year-old victim was stabbed twice in the abdomen, following an argument with a 33-year-old man. He’s been charged with wounding with intent to cause grevious bodily harm, and will face…
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FATAL CRASH NORTH OF GRAFTON
One person is dead and three others are in hospital, following a two-car crash on the Summerland Way, north of Grafton. The accident happened just before 3 o’clock on Saturday afternoon at Clifden – two helicopters among the emergency services called to the scene. A total of six people were involved in the crash. One…
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RACERS READY FOR BIG NIGHT AT GRAFTON SPEEDWAY
Grafton Speedway is gearing up to farewell 20-18 in a big way on Sunday night. The V8 Dirt Modified Christmas Cup event will double as a fundraiser for an important cause.
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MAN SHOT BY POLICE AFTER LUNGING AT THEM WITH KNIFE
A man is in a critical condition after being shot by police at a home, west of Grafton. At around 4am, officers were called to the Waterview Heights property, amid concerns for the man’s welfare. When police arrived, the 36-year-old allegedly lunged at them with a knife, and was shot. He was treated at the…
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3X3 BASKETBALL COULD BECOME AN ANNUAL EVENT ON NORTH COAST
Traditionally a winter sport – basketball made an unseasonal return to Grafton today… The town hosting its first ever three-on-three tournament – a nineties NBL legend among those to give it a go.
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OPPOSITION TO RELOCATION OF GRAFTON’S ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICE
The Grafton community spent four hours this morning pleading its case to retain the Aboriginal Legal Service office in the city. A planned relocation to Coffs Harbour in March has attracted significant criticism and pushback from the community.
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POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ON FATAL CRASH
Police are appealing for information over a car crash which claimed the lives of two men near Grafton on Sunday. 42-year-old Grafton man Daniel Elliott and 29-year-old Jared Ward died in the crash, while a female passenger was airlifted to Gold Coast Hospital in a serious condition. Police have so far been unable to verify…
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GRAFTON MAN MISSING
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man missing from Grafton. 67-year-old man Garry James Ellem was last seen leaving his Greaves Sreet home around 8pm yesterday. There are concerns for his welfare as Mr Ellem suffers from several medical conditions that require medication. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium…
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CLAIMS OF GUN SHOTS IN DOUBLE FATAL NEAR GRAFTON
Frightening claims have emerged following a deadly crash on the Pacific Highway, on the north coast. Police have put out an urgent call for public help, as they investigate whether the car – with three people inside – had just been shot at.