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northerndailyleader. com. au > story > 9124119 > robbie-wheeldons-murder-trial-begins-in-moree

Robbie Wheeldon's murder trial begins in Moree | The Northern Daily Leader | Tamworth, NSW

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (318+ words) Robbie Wheeldon's trial for his father's murder unfolds in Moree, with bodycam footage and psychiatric insights in focus....

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northerndailyleader. com. au > story > 9058135 > man-sentenced-for-deadly-kamilaroi-highway-crash-near-curlewis

Man sentenced for deadly Kamilaroi Highway crash near Curlewis | The Northern Daily Leader | Tamworth, NSW

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (56+ words) Jack Inder sentenced in Gunnedah Local Court for causing deadly crash that killed his girlfriend on the Kamilaroi Highway near Curlewis in 2024....

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northerndailyleader. com. au > story > 9251980 > australian-policeman-dies-in-machu-picchu-hiking-fall

Australian policeman dies in Machu Picchu hiking fall

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (329+ words) An Australian police officer who fell to his death while hiking to Peru's famed Machu Picchu is being remembered as a dedicated family man with a passion for travel. The body of Victorian Sergeant Matt Paton was recovered by Peruvian…...

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northerndailyleader. com. au > story > 9250531 > mark-pedlow-jailed-for-10-months-after-disqualified-driving

'He's just got to learn': Judge jails disqualified driver despite plea

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (388+ words) "He's just got to learn," Judge Mark Richardson said of a man who was caught driving disqualified. Mark Pedlow appeared in Armidale Local Court on Monday, May 18, where his defence solicitor John Harris acknowledged Pedlow had a bad driving record....

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Central Coast man charged after attempt to import hate literature, firearms

4+ day, 6+ min ago  (26+ words) The Northern Daily Leader Central Coast man charged after attempt to import hate literature, firearms...

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northerndailyleader. com. au > story > 9249643 > angus-morris-jailed-10-months-for-intimidation-and-weapon-use

'Perfect storm' of issues behind violent threats that landed man in jail

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (557+ words) A man who intimidated people with threats and brandishing weapons has learned his fate in court. Angus Morris, 29, pleaded guilty to multiple charges of intimidation and a single charge of using an offensive weapon when he appeared by video link…...

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northerndailyleader. com. au > story > 9251193 > new-england-man-sentenced-for-sexually-touching-a-child

Court hears voices 'played a role' in man's sexual act against child

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (393+ words) A court has heard a New England man, who cannot legally be identified, was told by voices in his head to molest a seven-year-old child. Defence solicitor Lorissa Day told Judge Mark Richardson the man had suffered an "incredibly distressing…...

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northerndailyleader. com. au > story > 9249418 > coroner-probes-tamworth-babys-cause-of-death

Coroner probes if premature baby drowned or died of natural causes

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (487+ words) Readers are warned that this article contains information and details many may find distressing. A coroner has heard medical experts cannot determine if a premature baby born in a Tamworth motel toilet died as a result of medical complications from…...

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northerndailyleader. com. au > story > 9247194 > rohit-shiwakoti-tamworth-court-case-delayed-for-interpreter

Language barrier stalls court proceedings in Tamworth sexual touching case

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (307+ words) The case of a Tamworth man facing multiple sexual touching charges has been delayed with a court told an interpreter was needed in the matter. Rohit Shiwakoti made a brief first appearance in Tamworth Local Court on May 11 before Judge…...

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northerndailyleader. com. au > story > 9246606 > kootingal-raid-police-face-plant-count-query-in-drug-case

Accused's lawyer claims police counted 'dead plants' in Tamworth drug case

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (365+ words) A solicitor has questioned the official plant count in drug allegations against a Kootingal man, suggesting police may have counted 'dead plants' during a raid in 2025. Joel Rodney Dillon was supported by a family member when he appeared in Tamworth…...