AFTER a stream of car thefts on the Mid North Coast, the Nambucca community is rallying around recent victim Petra Campbell as she attempts to recover stolen goods from her South Arm property near Bowraville. Petra and her adult children have been proactive on social media with posts calling for eyewitnesses to the theft of […]
Police deploy road spikes during pursuit from Frederickton to Coffs
A TEENAGE boy has been charged following an alleged pursuit from Frederickton to Coffs Harbour in the state’s north. Shortly after 8am on Wednesday 8 July 2026, officers from Mid North Coast Police District were patrolling the Pacific Highway, Frederickton when they saw a Kia SUV, which had been reported stolen from a Bronte address […]
Appeal to locate teenage girl missing from Port Macquarie
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Mid North Coast area. Gabrielle Michaels, aged 17, was last seen on Lord Street, Port Macquarie, about 6.00am on Friday 10 July 2026. When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District were notified […]
Mid North Coast Police District officers recognised at the NSW Police Force Awards 2026. Photo: Supplied.
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 […]
Man charged following alleged Buller Street assault
A MAN has been charged following an investigation into an alleged assault at Port Macquarie late last year. About 10.20pm on Wednesday 12 November 2025, emergency services were called to the corner of Buller and Hollingsworth Street following reports of an assault. Inquiries revealed that a man was walking along Buller Street when the occupants […]
Nine new probationary constables for Port Macquarie and Kempsey
NINE probationary constables have commenced duties in the Mid North Coast Police District after new officers attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 2 May. Of the new officers beginning their postings, five will be based at Kempsey and four at Port Macquarie. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp welcomed the […]
Teens arrested following alleged car theft, property offences
FOUR teenage boys have been arrested following an investigation into alleged property offences on the Mid North Coast. About 4am on Thursday 30 April, police were called to Fern Valley Parade, Port Macquarie, following reports a vehicle had been stolen. Following inquiries, police located the vehicle abandoned on a nearby street and established that four […]
Four charged after Wauchope pub incident
FOUR men will face court following an alleged affray at a licensed premises in Wauchope last year. About 6.50pm on Saturday 13 September 2025, police were called to a licensed premises on High Street, Wauchope, following reports of a brawl. At the scene, police were told a group were allegedly requested to leave the premises […]
Man charged with dozens of property offences
A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with more than 30 alleged property offences. In January 2026, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District commenced an investigation into a number of reports of break and enters at commercial addresses in Port Macquarie. As part of inquiries, about 8.45pm on Monday 2 March, police located and […]
Eight charged in Port Macquarie drug crackdown
EIGHT people have been charged with alleged drug offences following a police operation in Port Macquarie last week. On Friday 24 April 2026 and Saturday 25 April 2026, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District – assisted by the Dog Unit – conducted Operation Safeguard across licensed premises in the Port Macquarie and Hastings […]
