‘Gentle giant’: Byron Shire mourns Uncle Tom’s baker ‘Motty’
For almost four decades, he rode his bike to work to start his shift – a real fixture at Uncle Tom’s Pies. Now, the community is mourning the loss of the friendly Mullum baker.
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A young northern NSW woman who sought vengeance after a “brake check” road rage incident has landed in a local court.
When new Tweed Valley Hospital will open doors
The Tweed’s much-needed new $723m hospital, which an ex-mayor once barracked against due to its location, will open late after Covid and the floods hit hard. Here’s the latest.
Rider dies in hospital weeks after horror Grafton smash
A man has died in hospital after he crashed his motorcycle into a car in the state’s north almost two months ago, suffering critical injuries. Here’s the latest.
High-range drink driver thanks police for preventing tragedy
A Northern Rivers man has pledged to change his ways after he turned to “his old friend alcohol” and was busted drink driving, fearing he could kill someone on the road.
Violent stolen meal fracas rocks Macca’s in highway travel centre
A North Coast travel centre erupted into a melee involving flying fists and chairs used as missiles- all over a stolen McDonald’s meal. Here’s how a court dealt with three offenders.
Who’s who: The celeb hotshots who fell in love with Byron Bay
The humble mayor of Byron Bay never gets invited to the hottest parties and he’s yet to meet an A-lister in the flesh – but he’s no less proud of his little piece of paradise. Here’s why celebs flock to the town.
New Australian Army facilities to take shape in Tweed
Indigenous-owned Tweed companies are set to start work on a new Australian Army depot and facilities at Chinderah. Here’s the latest.
Sydney man charged over alleged DV spree
Two designer bags were allegedly stolen by a Sydney man accused of a domestic violence spree against a woman that he repeatedly called from inside a correctional facility, a court has heard.
‘Silly mistake’: Restaurateur busted with drugs at Bluesfest
A Lennox Head restaurant owner has admitted to trying to slip drugs through the front gates of Bluesfest festival at Byron Bay.
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