‘Mr Hemp’s’ court ruling shakes up cannabis oil case law
A market stallholder known as ‘Mr Hemp’, who supplied cannabis oil for pain management has been sentenced. The unusual outcome joins a growing body of case law set to change future rulings.
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Pedophile priest to face fresh trial
A Northern Rivers priest and ex-police chaplain found guilty of one of three counts of historic child sex abuse offences must return for a second trial, a court has heard.
Sex workers savour last week in ‘sanctuary’ as beloved brothel closes
For the past 12 years, Sasha’s has been more than a brothel, it has been a “safe space”. Now, in a final week of trade before closing its doors, workers have reflected on it being a “women’s sanctuary”.
Man acquitted of attempted cop drowning walks on admin fail
A Tweed Shire man who was previously acquitted over the attempted drowning murder of a police officer has walked free on separate matters after an admin cock-up, a court has heard.
‘Ignored us’: Cancer patient dies after ED wait
When Ken Baker took his partner, oncology patient Sandra Shipley, to a NSW hospital he expected to get help. Later that night she died.
Teens on the tools building tiny homes – and big futures
In an inspiring initiative that combines education with community service, students from a Northern Rivers high school have embarked on a project that is as innovative as it is impressive. See the pics.
Fire crews battle massive high school blaze
Dozens of firefighters were battling a massive fire which has engulfed an old high school on the north coast.
‘Cling to hope’: Heartbreak as search for missing cop suspended
A massive search for missing Queensland cop Jay Notaro near Byron Bay has been suspended with no trace of the respected and popular officer.
Bodies recovered in bridge plunge double fatality
Two men in their 20s have died and one woman has escaped after a car plunged off a bridge into a body of water in the Northern Rivers. A recovery operation has retrieved their vehicle.
Company stung after breaching fire ants protocol
A Queensland landscaping supply company has been fined after delivering up to 152 loads of potentially deadly fire ant carrying material across the border to NSW – including to two schools.
‘Yelling obscenities’: Man accused of “random” council worker attack
A Byron Bay man has been accused of “randomly” attacking council workers and yelling “obscenities” at them while they were doing their job, a court has heard. Now he has launched a fresh bid to be released on bail.
20cm blade: Man on bail accused of terrifying break-in
A man on bail for a separate court matter allegedly armed himself with a long kitchen knife before breaking into a Northern Rivers unit. Here’s what happened in court.
Toy gun bank hold-up accused in court after alleged armed break-in
A man accused of holding up a bank with a toy gun is back in court facing allegations he committed an armed break and enter police claim happened two weeks before the alleged heist attempt.
‘No regrets’: TikTok comedian opens up on Chatfield clash
A rising TikTok comedian has hit a nerve by sending up well-known podcaster Abbie Chatfield in several recent online parodies, but says she stands by her style and has “no regrets”.
Inside an OnlyFans escort’s small Aussie town tour
An OnlyFans model and escort has revealed all about her second visit to a small town on the NSW Mid-North Coast town, where her online acclaim has seen her double her money with clients.
‘Fabulous’: $10.5M North Coast housing development greenlit
After much debate over the northern rivers’ rising housing crisis, a new residential subdivision to accommodate more than 170 homes has offered a glimmer of hope for prospective homeowners.
‘It’s eerie’: Experts’ stark warning on North Coast fish kill
Experts monitoring water quality on the North Coast following a mass fish kill in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred have offered a grim outlook as tests continue.
Check out the latest on Byron Bay roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Check out the latest on Byron Bay roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Byron Bay Local Court, Monday, April 7
Here is a list of matters listed at Byron Bay Local Court on Monday.
Check out the latest on Byron Bay roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
‘Six weeks of isolation’: Regional NSW hit with dire flood warnings
Residents in parts of regional NSW face worsening flood conditions as SES deploys helicopters to deliver essential supplies, warning flood levels may approach those seen in historical disasters.
Teacher accused of historic sex abuse suspended from role
A long-time teacher charged over historic allegations of sexually assaulting students in central western NSW has been suspended from casual teaching at a number of Sydney schools.
Outpouring of grief: Cyclist, family man farewelled
He didn’t need a cape or spandex, but popular mechanic, cyclist and family man Nathan Parker was a “hero” to those who knew him. It comes after he was “unfairly taken” way too soon.
Jury find former A-League player not guilty of sexual assault
A jury has taken less than three hours to deliver a verdict in the trial of a former professional A-League player accused of sexual assault.
$7m luxe flats set for boujee Tweed town
A luxury four-storey apartment block is coming to an upmarket northern NSW beach town, just a short drive from the Gold Coast. Here’s how it will look.
Old hospital site transformed into fully-fledged welfare hub
The site of a former hospital in a NSW tourist town – purchased for just $1 – has been repurposed to house a number of businesses targeted at improving the welfare of the local community.
Major win for developers of contentious site
Developers of an ecologically sensitive Byron Shire housing estate which has been overrun by protesters have had a win in court after a stop work injunction was amended.
Nat Bas’ $3m Byron pad for sale after marriage split
Actor and singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte and her estranged husband, musician Cameron McGlinchey, are offloading their cool ex-home in the Byron Bay hinterland.
How to deal with Donald Trump’s sharemarket slide
The worst stock market fall since Covid is worrying investors and superannuation savers, so what should you do?
Seven important tax tips for property investors
Cricket great Bill Lawry’s exclamation “it’s all happening” applies to real estate investors today, so don’t miss out on tax deductions.
There are two roads ahead for Star, both lead to dead ends
NSW pulled the pin on Star’s much-needed financing deal leaving Star boss Steve McCann with limited options. This is what comes next.
Where’s my RBA rate cut? Blame Trump’s tariffs
Australia’s central bank is trying to war game how tariffs will impact inflation and global growth. The real answer is it doesn’t know.
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