Man denies attacking pregnant woman with shovel
A North Coast man who allegedly hit his then-pregnant partner on the head with a shovel, causing her to faint and be rushed to hospital for stitches, has pleaded not guilty. Read the latest from court.
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Dealer told cops he sold ‘gold, spices’, not weed after roomie raid
A Northern Rivers drug dealer caught with a haul of cannabis told cops he was dealing “gold, silver and spices” – not drugs – after his roommate was subject to a raid targeted at finding guns.
Hailstorm of hits: Man jailed after brutal bus stop bashing
A Northern NSW man has been jailed after launching a sustained and “extremely violent” attack which included repeated punches to the head and kicks to the face after the victim had already hit the concrete.
Woman in court after schooner session ends in catastrophic crash
A Northern Rivers drink driver who made a foolish decision to pull an illegal u-turn caused a horrific collision with a motorbike, leaving the rider and pillion passenger with extensive injuries.
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WOO-HOO: Drink driver overtakes 42 cars in six mins at 209km/h
A Queensland man got sloshed at a Byron pub before overtaking 42 cars in six minutes while driving 209km/h on the Pacific Mwy – all to a best of 90s playlist featuring Blur’s Song 2.
Peaceful pow-wow gone wrong after hippie knife threat
An armed Byron Shire man entered a hippie drum circle and threatened to stab a peace-loving dancer before he was arrested and bit a cop. Here’s how he was dealt with in court.
Machete, hammer allegedly seized during property crime raid
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in a raid at Casino over a string of alleged property-related crimes spanning the length and breadth of the Northern Rivers.
Dramatic vision: Teens’ arrested after wild police chase
Wild footage has emerged of three teens being arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman, stealing her car and leading police on two separate pursuits. See the video.
Dad accused of severing teen son’s finger in ‘disturbing’ attack
A gas miner with “strong community ties” who stands accused of choking and cutting off the finger of his teen son in a frenzied attack has launched a bid to get out of jail.
‘Manipulative’ bikie associate with dark past faces fresh DV charges
A “manipulative” Queensland bikie associate previously jailed for manslaughter has requested changes to his bail conditions in a Northern Rivers court after he allegedly assaulted and stalked his ex.
Teen trio charged after alleged violent car theft, wild pursuit
Three northern NSW teens have been hit with a laundry list of charges after they allegedly broke into a home and attacked a woman before stealing her car and leading cops on two wild pursuits.
Samurai sword owner threatens to behead woman
A samurai sword owner threatened to chop a woman’s head off and set fire to his former partner’s home, less than two years after he tried to burn down a Lismore councillor’s door.
Mum in ‘unique dress’ allegedly sets car ablaze while owner at dinner
A mother of five has applied for bail after police allege she set a car on fire while its owner attended an annual women’s dinner in northern NSW. Here’s what happened in court.
‘Bloody heartbreaking’: Bowlo’s greens poisoned in vile attack
Police are investigating after “poison” filled water balloons were thrown onto a bowling club’s greens on the North Coast while patrons – including children, were nearby. Here’s what we know.
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