Courts and Crime
'Cycle of debt' drove man to sell more meth
Police found him asleep on a couch with 19 bags in his pocket
Smithton
Courts and Crime
High-risk offender order imposed on man after knife attack
The attack happened in the Smithton area in April 2024
Community
Westpac bucks trend with Smithton opening
The new centre provides face-to-face banking services for rural customers
Courts and Crime
Forestry industry slams 'reckless' activists
Bob Brown Foundation protesters are back at Ta Ann's Smithton plant
Courts and Crime
Activists shut down north-west timber mill
Two interstate women have been arrested and charged over the incident
Tue Feb 10, 2026 - 3:08pm
Courts and Crime
Man who fired gas bottle at police officers during siege jailed
He ignited an 8.5kg gas bottle as officers forced entry to his farmhouse
Tue Dec 23, 2025 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Pair charged as 600 street deals of ice seized
Officers made the drug bust during a vehicle search
Mon Nov 10, 2025 - 1:33pm
Road Incidents
Man jailed for drunk crash that destroyed woman's life
The man had consumed 11 beers and a shot of alcohol before driving
Mon Oct 6, 2025 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
17-year-old boy dies after ute crashes into tree
Police said his vehicle veered onto the wrong side of the road
Fri Jul 25, 2025 - 8:10pm
2025 State Election
Smithton promised new child and family centre
It would provide support beyond traditional childcare for rural families
Thu Jul 10, 2025 - 1:05pm