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Guilty verdict: Sentencing looms for Kyogle rapist

The 40-year-old Kyogle man was arrested after a five-month police investigation, and has since been convicted of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent.

Police & Courts

A man will face court tomorrow charged over an alleged public place shooting with a number of homes and police vehicles shot at in the state’s Northern Rivers region overnight., , About 9pm (Saturday 6 March 2021), officers from Richmond Police District were called to Dunoon, about 20km north of Lismore, following reports of shots fired at a home on Rayward Road., , On route to the scene, police received further reports a man had allegedly fired shots at two separate homes on Rayward Road, and another on Duncan Road., , On arrival, further shots were fired at police, who sought cover in their vehicles. A police vehicle was peppered with bullets, sustaining significant damage., , A female senior constable was in the vehicle at the time, maintaining communications. She was uninjured. A female sergeant discharged her firearm in the man’s direction., , During the operation, more than twenty shots were allegedly fired with twelve police officers and six local residents taking refuge in a nearby home and other residents instructed to remain in their homes., , Specialist units were deployed to assist in the operation – including officers attached to the Tactical Operations Regional Response, negotiators, Police Rescue, and the Dog Unit with assistance from Queensland PolAir., , Following further inquiries, tactical officers arrested a 63-year-old man outside a property on Rayward Road about midnight., , A number of crime scenes have been established in the area with a shotgun and spent cartridges recovered at a Rayward Road home., , The man was taken to Lismore Police Station, where he was charged with four counts of fire firearm at dwelling-house with disregard for safety, two counts of discharge firearm with intent to resist arrest, and two counts of fire firearm in or near public place., , He has been refused bail to appear at Lismore Local Court tomorrow (Monday 8 March 2021)., ,

Dunoon man allegedly fired shots with intent to murder

Police will allege more than 20 shots were fired in the village, with 12 police officers and six residents “taking refuge in a nearby home and other residents instructed to remain in their homes”.

Police & Courts

Police cordon off a a street in Goonellabah at the site of an alleged stabbing.

Man accused of stabbing three Goonellabah men faces fresh charges

The 30-year-old faced eight fresh charges, including common assault and intimidating a police officer in the execution of duty.

Lismore

742 lots: North Lismore Plateau DA labelled ‘worst this century’

Developers of the controversial residential and business project have not given up, but the application is once again striking firm opposition.

Lismore

Women from the Penrith Womens Health Centre holding a candlelit vigil during the 'Day of Action Against Sexual Violence'. 26/8/99. Picture: david Hill

‘We’re still here, still angry and we want action’

Lismore residents are continuing to fight for equality, and urging others to speak up, with an important vigil planned to be held in the CBD.

BreakingPolice & Courts

The court heard the Crown prosecutor said Mr Millington was motivated to bite Mr Masters' ear.

Lismore man guilty of biting police officer during pub brawl

The 40-year-old was deemed an “unreliable historian” who was “resentful” about being kicked out of a pub, with the judge saying he wholeheartedly believed the police officer’s version of events.

Police & Courts

Lismore man accused of biting cop’s ear set to learn his fate

There have been some tense moments in the courtroom as both side gave their versions of what happened at a local pub on the night of December 13, 2019. Today, a verdict will be handed down. This is what you need to know so far:

Lismore

Launch of report for Parliamentary Inquiry into impact of feral and domestic cats on Australia's wildlife

Should it be illegal to let your pet cat roam outdoors?

A retired biologist has started a controversial and divisive petition, calling for tough new rules for cat owners, saying even the RSPCA endorsed “confinement” for moggies.

Lismore

Inside the lucrative Lismore post office that could be yours

The store reportedly offers “plenty of potential” and now is more affordable than ever for those looking to become a Northern Rivers business owner.

Police & Courts

Named: 30-year-old charged with stabbing three men fronts court

Police will allege the man stabbed three Goonellabah residents, leaving the men hospitalised with serious stab wounds in their backs.

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