September 20, 2026
Police seize 36 illegal e-bikes under new legislation The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force.
Community, Local News, Police

Police seize 36 illegal e-bikes under new legislation

The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW […]

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Libs and Nats vow to enact stronger laws and tougher penalties for young offenders Member for Port Stephens, Robert Dwyer.
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Libs and Nats vow to enact stronger laws and tougher penalties for young offenders

PORT Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer has thrown his voice behind the push to introduce tougher penalties for serious offences committed by youth. Mr Dwyer, a member of the Liberal Party, is calling for reforms that would see sentences that “reflect community expectations” in line with the catchcry: “Adult Crime, Adult Time laws”. “The face of […]

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Police RAID road blitz nets more than 7000 drivers across NSW
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Police RAID road blitz nets more than 7000 drivers across NSW

NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements […]

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Port Macquarie and Kempsey welcome 10 new police recruits Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, welcomed Port Macquarie and Kempsey’s 10 new probationary constables this week. Images: Supplied.
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Port Macquarie and Kempsey welcome 10 new police recruits

  Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, welcomed Port Macquarie and Kempsey’s 10 new probationary constables this week. Images: Supplied.   Member for Oxley, Michael Kemp, welcomed Port Macquarie and Kempsey’s 10 new probationary constables this week. Images: Supplied.   TEN new probationary constables have commenced duties across the Mid North Coast this week, with six […]

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Port Macquarie police take the Plunge for charity
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Port Macquarie police take the Plunge for charity

ON Sunday, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and a group of dedicated supporters gathered in Westport Park to raise funds for local competitors at the Special Olympics. The LETR is the world’s largest law enforcement charity. It works to raise awareness and money for the inspiring athletes of Special Olympics NSW & ACT. Its […]

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Mid North Coast Police District officers recognised at NSW Police Force Awards 2026 NSW Police Force Awards 2026. Photo: Supplied.
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Mid North Coast Police District officers recognised at NSW Police Force Awards 2026

MEMBERS of the Mid North Coast Police District have been recognised for their dedication and years of service at the NSW Police Force Awards 2026. The awards acknowledged officers and staff for their commitment to protecting the community, with long service medals, commendations and certificates presented across a range of categories. State Member for Port […]

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Neighbourhood Watch returns to the Camden Haven
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Neighbourhood Watch returns to the Camden Haven

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch has been a fixture in Australia since the 1980s where it began as a localised police initiative to combat property crime. Nationally, the movement is represented by Neighbourhood Watch Australasia (NHWA), which operates as a large volunteer-led crime prevention network. State organisations manage their own local groups and initiatives, ranging from traditional property […]

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Additional Police Academy class to be added in 2026
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Additional Police Academy class to be added in 2026

MORE recruits are being sought for the NSW Police Force, with a new Police Academy class to be added in 2026. The NSW Police Academy will move from three attestation classes to four, aiming to create a larger, faster pipeline of new probationary constables for commands across NSW. Premier Chris Minns said NSW simply “needs […]

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Police guard of honour farewells Retired NSW Police Asst Comm. Peter Walsh APM Hundreds gathered in Port Macquarie to farewell Peter Walsh, including NSW Commissioner Mal Lanyard, former colleagues, and extended family and friends.
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Police guard of honour farewells Retired NSW Police Asst Comm. Peter Walsh APM

Peter Walsh, NSWP #11722, served the state for 37 years. Hundreds gathered in Port Macquarie to farewell Peter Walsh, including NSW Commissioner Mal Lanyard, former colleagues, and extended family and friends. Hundreds gathered in Port Macquarie to farewell Peter Walsh, including NSW Commissioner Mal Lanyard, former colleagues, and extended family and friends. Hundreds gathered in […]

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