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Leanne Crowder has been sentenced in Grafton Local Court for defrauding the Commonwealth Government of more than $25,000. Here' show she did it.

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Crime Leanne Crowder has been sentenced in Grafton Local Court for defrauding the Commonwealth Government of more than $25,000. Here' show she did it.

No conviction in case of Ian Klum who died a brain haemorrhage four days after he was transferred to hospital from Grafton Correctional Centre.

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Crime No conviction in case of Ian Klum who died a brain haemorrhage four days after he was transferred to hospital from Grafton Correctional Centre.

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DEX FILES: Crims steal essentials - guns and wigs

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News Robbers make off with gifts for their mothers or disguises for their next crime

CRASH: Traffic affected in both directions

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News Motorists advised to exercise caution in the area

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TEST DRIVE: First impressions of Grafton’s modern new bridge

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News $240 million piece of infrastructure officially opened to motorists yesterday

Boy, 17, killed, 15yo girl critical in 'stolen car' rollover

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The gift of life: 10,000 sq cm of skin donated

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JAIL: Ex-councillor locked up for disturbing sex crimes

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Crime A former Noosa councillor was emotionless as he was taken to jail.

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IN COURT: Seven people facing Grafton court today

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Crime Here is a list of everyone who is appearing in court today

IN COURT: 11 people facing Grafton court today

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SPEEDER: P-plater caught 60km/h over limit

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Crime Coffs/Clarence Police detect car flying down highway near Cowper

Man charged after attempted South Grafton armed robbery

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Crime 22-year-old pleads guilty to two charges after alleged incidents at South...

READY TO GO: Grafton Bridge to open to traffic

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News Find out how to get around as, after 87 years, our second bridge will finally...

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News Here's how you came out to see the new Grafton bridge up close

Jumping for joy as Harwood’s big bridge opens

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News It’s taken five years to build, and the newly opened Harwood bridge will stand as a...

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News THE idea popped up around 1960, and after a long haul the long-awaited bridge will...

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