‘Psychopath’: Inmate threatens woman before alleged motel siege
An inmate threatened to attack a woman, saying “you haven’t seen a psychopath yet”, months before he allegedly held her hostage during a six-hour North Coast motel siege.
Police & Courts
‘Gangbangs’: ‘Disgusting’ fake revenge ad lands man in court
As an act of revenge, a builder posted a fake online ad depicting a woman being available for sexual services, resulting in her receiving a barrage of proposals for sex – including “gangbangs”.
Protesters fail ‘sacred’ fire pit re-entry near development site
Protesters have failed a bid to regain access to a “sacred” fire pit bordering a housing site in the Byron Shire – after they allegedly chained themselves to equipment to prevent construction.
‘F–k the council’: Man ‘so drunk’ during parking meter rampage
A Byron man vandalised 40 parking meters while screaming “f – k the council” and “good luck getting your money tomorrow” after the introduction of paid spaces at Brunswick Heads.
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Man charged over alleged attack on three cops
A young man is set to face a North Coast court after allegedly assaulting three officers during his arrest, including hitting one in the face and spitting on another. Here’s what we know.
‘I’m drinking one now’: Man jailed over Jim Beam joy ride
An intoxicated Gold Coast man and “habitual offender” without a driver’s licence has been jailed after being busted sipping on a bourbon and coke while cruising around Byron Bay.
DV drink driver punches female passenger in face
A man has faced a North Coast court after viciously punching his female partner – and passenger – in the head while drink driving. Here’s how the magistrate dealt with him.
Byron Bay Bluesfest groper avoids time behind bars
A Northern Rivers man has been found guilty of groping a woman in the crowd at Byron Bay Bluesfest, it can be revealed. Here’s what happened.
‘Tears of joy’: Protesters cheering Federal Court win
A Byron Shire protest group has shed “tears of joy” after a fateful Federal Court decision. But a developer has hit back and says claims are “without merit”.
‘I go without for my kids’: Sheriffs share struggles during NSW rally
Sheriffs statewide have walked off the job, complaining they’re struggling to make ends meet. One worker worries “it’s only a matter of time before we’re called out to evict somebody we work with”.
Qld woman sentenced after nasty Byron Shire car crash
A Queensland driver who used to have a superb traffic record has had her fate decided after she made a grave mistake on the road, leaving a New Zealand tourist suffering gruesome injuries. Here’s the latest.
Disability support worker avoids jail on raft of drug, weapon crimes
A Northern Rivers disability support worker has learnt his fate over a string of serious drug and weapon offences after his arrest while on shift with a special needs client. Read the latest.
Crook who hacked at man with machete fails in bid for freedom
A young northern NSW man with a history of property crime and violence who hacked at a man’s arm with a machete outside a sports club has tried to have his penalty slashed.
Manhunt after teen girl groped at holiday hotspot
Police are hunting for a man who reportedly inappropriately touched a teen girl in public at a northern NSW tourist town. Here’s what we know.
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