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.
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‘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.
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.
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L-plater charged over cross-border police pursuit
A 31-year-old L-plater has been charged over a cross-border police chase on the North Coast. Here’s the latest from court.
‘Fidgety’ stonemason supplied drugs from a makeup box
A stonemason was busted with 168g of cocaine on the North Coast after police found a makeup box filled with a mix of illegal substances with each compartment being organised by drug type.
‘F–k the council’: Man’s $92K rampage on town’s parking meters
A man drank homemade moonshine before vandalising 40 parking meters in a North Coast town while screaming “f–k the council” and “good luck getting your money tomorrow”. Here’s what happened in court.
Sentence ‘measuring years’ looms after sexual assault verdict
A Goonellabah man who sexually assaulted a woman during a cocaine and alcohol-fuelled party hung his head and shed tears as his verdict was delivered.
‘Long time coming’: $28m Byron precinct for police, firefighters
A $28 million police and firefighter precinct has been announced for the heart of Byron Bay to make sure emergency services can keep up with growing demand.
Car slams into home during Byron Shire break-in spree
Byron Shire residents have had their homes raided in a string of break-ins – with a burglar busted climbing through a bathroom window in one early morning incident. Here’s what happened.
‘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.
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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