‘You’re dead’: NDIS worker threatens to slit pub patron’s throat
A disability support worker threatened to slit a patron’s throat at a popular Northern Rivers pub after she was previously caught driving with cocaine, meth and cannabis in her system.
Police & Courts
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.
‘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.
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Miner stabs partner in neck with kitchen knife in Byron attack
A miner who stabbed her girlfriend in the neck with a kitchen knife in a Byron Bay home has returned to court after attacking her partner again. Here’s what we know.
Man found dead after blaze rips through home in northern NSW
A man in his 70s has been found dead after a fire tore through a home near Nimbin at the weekend.
Pedophile backflips on not guilty plea to historic charges
A northern NSW father who planned to fight historic child sex abuse allegations has backflipped and pleaded guilty to all charges brought against him. Here’s what happened in court.
Rapist pinpointed by DNA after sickening break-and-enter attack
A Clarence man with a history of violence and break-ins smashed into a Byron woman’s home and raped her more than 25 years ago. DNA eventually brought him undone. WARNING: GRAPHIC
Armed man arrested in Tweed by drug strike force
A 41-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly threatening police with a box cutter knife, scissors and another knife. This arrest is linked to the dramatic arrest of three people at a northern NSW service station this week.
Man stored axe, fake gun and op-shop bullets in his car
A Mullumbimby man has admitted to multiple charges after a fake gun revamped to hold real bullets and an axe were found in his car.
Three arrested at servo after drug supply investigation
Three people have been arrested at Tweed Heads after a drug supply investigation, they are now assisting police with inquiries.
Cop suspended for allegedly accessing restricted data
A Northern NSW police officer has been suspended from their duties for allegedly accessing restricted data and misconduct in a public office. Here’s what we know.
Man spits on, punches police in frenzied arrest
A northern NSW man attacked three cops by spitting and kicking at them – and punching one in the face. He yelled: “I only spit on pigs that are c-nts” and was pepper sprayed, a court has heard.
‘Breaking point’: Sheriff protest causing chaos in busy NSW courts
Sheriffs statewide – who say they’re sick of “promise after promise” – have ramped up protests, resulting in “regrettable” delays and closures at busy regional courthouses. Find out more.
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