Rape accused denies preying on woman during magic mushy trip
An alleged rapist is on trial in a Northern Rivers court denying preying on a woman after they visited a Byron Shire hotel, took magic mushrooms and played with a goat.
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Jury finds Northern Rivers priest guilty of child sex crime
A jury has found a Northern Rivers priest accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy guilty of one of three charges – now the ex-police chaplain is free on bail.
Jury to decide future of Catholic priest charged with raping 14yo
A Northern Rivers NSW priest’s future now rests in the hands of a jury who are deciding if he is guilty of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy. Here’s the latest.
Homicide cops launch ‘kambo’ frog poison death probe
Six months on from a lengthy inquest, homicide detectives have launched a probe into a man’s death after he consumed ‘kambo’ frog poison at a bizarre retreat in northern NSW.
Parolee’s stolen car spiked in chaotic northern NSW crime spree
A Richmond Valley prison parolee went on a crime spree across the Northern Rivers, including getting into a cop chase in a stolen car, which had to be stopped with road spikes.
‘Nothing untoward’: Priest denies sexual assault during sleepover
A northern NSW priest has denied sexually abusing a boy and using “naughty behaviours” like drinking and smoking to make the alleged victim feel he could not speak up. Here’s the latest.
‘Burnt out’: Alarm bells as frontline cops battle ‘worrying’ understaffing
NSW Police faces ongoing chronic understaffing and a concerned union boss says the state is losing officers “faster than we can recruit them”. But Commissioner Karen Webb is adamant the public is not at risk.
DNA linked wanted man to rural property raid: police
A Tenterfield man allegedly broke into a rural North Coast property and stole more than $15,000 of items before DNA was linked to him. But the accused has connected the find to work at the home.
Buggies for pooches flagged in Byron Shire doggie daycare DA
A doggie daycare has been pitched for a small Byron Shire town, with pampered pets due to be taken into the facility by buggy. Check out what’s planned.
Priest, ex-police chaplain fighting historical child sex abuse charges
A Catholic priest and former police chaplain is on trial in a Lismore court for alleged historical child sexual assault in northern NSW. Warning: Graphic content
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