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.
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‘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.
Teen trio allegedly steal petrol for pinched car before wild chase
Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly speeding at up to 70km/h above the limit in a stolen car during a dangerous police chase in northern NSW.
Body found in submerged car in creek after crash
Police have found the body of a Queensland man, who had been missing since Christmas Day, in a partially submerged car following one of two fatal crashes in northern NSW.
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Alleged mushie trip rapist remains free after jury deliberates
An alleged rapist from Victoria who denied preying on a woman during a “magic mushie” trip involving a pet goat near Byron Bay continues to walk free after a jury were unable to reach a verdict.
Mechanic beat, smothered noisy neighbour to death
A former mechanic with schizophrenia brutally killed his neighbour by bludgeoning him with a brick and smothering him with a pillow – but has been found not criminally responsible.
‘Lives are at stake’: Watch as tobacconists ram-raided, torched
Detectives allege three recent arson attacks on tobacconists are linked to organised crime networks or other gangs. Watch the shocking footage of ram-raids and fires in northern NSW as police warn of a national issue.
Violent crook out of jail by Xmas after brutal bashing
A Coffs man struck a woman in the back of the head with a knife handle during a shocking attack – but his violent criminal record won’t stop him getting out of jail before Christmas.
‘Extreme pressure’: Couple blame trauma for bushfire grant fraud
An East Lismore couple found guilty of fraudulently receiving more than $75,000 in bushfire grants have blamed the trauma of losing their business and property.
‘Needs a shock’: Hit-and-run driver’s bid for freedom falls flat
A Northern Rivers driver who was on a court order when he ploughed into an e-bike rider during a meth and alcohol bender is due to be released from prison by Christmas.
‘Great time’: Man denies rape during ‘magic mushroom’ trip
A Victorian man has denied raping a woman and told a court “we had a great time” after they drank “magic mushroom” tea at a Byron Shire pub, watched cartoons and played with his pet goat.
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.
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.
‘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.
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