Arrest warrant is issued against disgraced footy star Ben Barba - as he faces fresh charges after being accused of throwing rocks at his girlfriend outside a casino
- Disgraced former NRL star Ben Barba was a no-show in Mackay Local Court
- Was required to face court over alleged incident in Townsville in January
- Barba facing new charge of obstructing police at East Mackay home on May 6
- It's understood his lawyer was unable to represent him due a family emergency
- Arrest warrant will be executed if Barba fails to appear in court on Tuesday
An arrest warrant has been issued for disgraced former NRL star Ben Barba after he failed to appear in court.
The former premiership player and Dally M Medallist was required to attend Mackay Court House on Monday to face two counts of public nuisance for allegedly throwing rocks at his long time partner outside the Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville over the Australia Day long weekend.
The alleged incident with the mother of his four children Ainslie Currie resulted in the termination of his $300,000 contract with the North Queensland Cowboys without playing a single game for club.
Ben Barba was required to appear in Mackay Local Court on Monday to face charges to face two counts of public nuisance for allegedly throwing rocks at partner Ainslie Currie (pictured)
Barba was also deregistered from the NRL with a lifetime ban.
There is also a new charge of obstructing police on May 6 at East Mackay.
Nine News reported on Monday night that Ms Currie called police to their home three weeks ago in relation to a domestic related incident.
When police arrived, it's alleged Barba failed to comply with instructions by officers to remain outside the home.
Barba didn't appear in court as lawyer Campbell McCallum couldn't catch his morning flight to represent him due to a family emergency, the Townsville Bulletin reported.
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Ben Barba found temporary work as a metal worker shortly he was deregistered from the NRL
'He should have been here regardless of his solicitor,' Magistrate John Smith told the court.
'He should have told Mr Barba you be there because I won't be.'
Magistrate Smith issued an arrest warrant to remain on file, which will be executed if Barba fails to attend court by 11am on Tuesday morning.
It's understood Barba will plead guilty to all three charges, Nine News reported.
Mr McCallum told Seven News both he and Barba will be at court at 9am on Tuesday.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Mr McCallum for further comment.
Ben Barba (pictured with his partner Ainslie Currie) was stood down by the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2013 just months after winning the Dally Medal in 2012
Daily Mail Australia revealed he took up a temporary job as a metal worker earning $20-an-hour at Statewide Sales and Service in his hometown of Mackay shortly after his lucrative NRL contract was torn up.
Barba was initially given a lifeline by the Cowboys to return to the NRL this season for the first time since he was sacked by the Cronulla Sharks for testing positive to cocaine days after the club's historic first premiership in 2016.
At a previous court appearance in March, Barba told reporters he felt free now that he was no longer playing in the NRL and was looking forward to being 'a normal human being' and enjoying his new job as a labourer.
'As bad as the situation is I've never felt so free that I can get on with my life without the pressure of footy,' he said.
He now plays soccer for the Mackay Premier League side Mackay Rangers.
Ben Barba appeared in Townsville Local Court in March in relation to an alleged incident at a Townsville casino over the Australia Day weekend
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