Nigel McNay

Albury

Walkleys finalist, 5 x Kennedys/Quills finalist, NSW regional journo of year, 2 x RPCV award winner. Opinions mine. [email protected]

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Articles

Lost in the big city then locked in a cell, now she's out on treatment plan

Jan 15, 2025 | bordermail.com.au | Nigel McNay

North Albury woman Phoebe Wood, who became lost in Sydney after her mental health declined, has been re-sentenced on violence-related charges. File pictureA mentally ill young North Albury woman's weeks-long ordeal of being lost in Sydney before her discovery in hospital has been followed by her release from police custody. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
His suffering could be heard from afar after school friend set him on fire

Dec 2, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Nigel McNay

Corbie Jean Walpole has been committed for sentence before the District Court in Albury after pleading guilty over an incident where she poured petrol over a long-time friend and set him on fire. File pictureNeighbours woke to Jake Loader's screams after Corbie Jean Walpole drenched him with fuel and set him ablaze.
Brothers' grim crime tales told after crashes uncover a stash of weapons

Oct 24, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Nigel McNay

Police inspect the Ford Falcon XR6 utility that Tyrone Greystone crashed into trees in Thurgoona on the morning of July 17, 2024. File pictureWithin weeks, the brothers Greystone each crashed vehicles into trees while in possession of weapons including sawn-off shotguns. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Two of five arrested over major 'ice' ring bust must remain behind bars

Oct 15, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Nigel McNay

Accused major methamphetamine supplier Elvia Maria Beresi during her arrest. Picture by James WiltshireA woman accused of heading a substantial Border "ice" ring has failed to convince a court she should be freed to look after her severely autistic son. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Sheriffs' strike action means court will have to continue over video links

Aug 14, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Nigel McNay

Albury's courthouse will be shut for a day as a result of industrial action by sheriffs officers. A strike by NSW Sheriff's Office members has resulted in a decision to shut the Albury courthouse for a day. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Mum couldn't pay the school fees, so she drove van full of illegal smokes

Jul 30, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Nigel McNay

Melbourne woman Thi Thay Lih Dinh has been convicted for her role in transporting illegal cigarettes after police pulled over her rented van north of Albury. File pictureA Melbourne mother who got involved in a $150,000-plus cigarette excise ruse out of a struggle to pay private school fees was found out when caught speeding at Bowna. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Murder charge dropped against teen who stood accused over brother's death

Jul 29, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Nigel McNay

Glenn Bruce Dutton no longer has a case to answer over the stabbing death of his half-brother, Isaac Morgan-Wise. Picture suppliedAlbury teenager Glenn Bruce Dutton's murder case has been dismissed. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Could barely be slower, but when he wouldn't stop cops said 'time to go'

Jun 24, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Nigel McNay

Albury police were forced to engage in a pursuit with a motorist because he was driving so slow and wouldn't pull over, Albury Local Court has heard. File pictureMark Bradstock was living, though barely awake, in the slow lane. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Man accused of holding woman hostage fronts court on more than 30 charges

Jun 23, 2024 | bordermail.com.au | Nigel McNay

Albury and Wodonga police respond to a serious incident on Urana Road on Friday. File picture by Mark JesserA man accused of using a knife to hold a woman against her will in Lavington will remain behind bars. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'We said our goodbyes and braced for impact,' but somehow they survived

Jun 17, 2024 | dailyadvertiser.com.au | Nigel McNay

The driver of a Toyota Hilux, pictured at the centre of the picture, told police he and his passenger "said our goodbyes" as Taylah Gilbertson's Jeep Compass sped directly at them at the Young and Wilson streets traffic lights. It revved and roared, "valves bouncing", a flash of red crossing erratically from one side of the road to the other. Subscribe now for unlimited access.