Peaceful pow-wow gone wrong after hippie knife threat
An armed Byron Shire man entered a hippie drum circle and threatened to stab a peace-loving dancer before he was arrested and bit a cop. Here’s how he was dealt with in court.
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Machete, hammer allegedly seized during property crime raid
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in a raid at Casino over a string of alleged property-related crimes spanning the length and breadth of the Northern Rivers.
Dramatic vision: Teens’ arrested after wild police chase
Wild footage has emerged of three teens being arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman, stealing her car and leading police on two separate pursuits. See the video.
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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Strict conditions slapped on painter after child sex ring plans
A Northern NSW artist, set to be sentenced after planning to operate a child sex ring, has been banned from doing any paid or volunteer work that could bring him into contact with children as he remains free on bail.
Massages, baths: Disturbing allegations levelled at surf instructor
More details have emerged of the allegations raised against a once promising surfer and instructor after his arrest on child sexual abuse charges, with police providing an update in the case.
Tailgater crashes head-on into tree, injuring passengers
A man tailgated a motorcyclist in a high performance 4WD before crashing into a tree on his way to Byron Bay – resulting in serious injuries to himself and his passengers. Here’s what happened in court.
‘Sore and sorry:’ Missing hiker found after four-day search
A missing hiker has been found alive, feeling a “bit sore and sorry for himself” after walking up to 10km in heavy terrain, following an extensive four-day search on the far North Coast.
Man allegedly drove at police in moped during motorway chase
A man allegedly drove at police cars while in a moped during a pursuit which started on the M1 Motorway at Tweed Heads.
Gold Coast club manager busted making meth at his mum’s house
The former Kirra Sports Club manager has been jailed after he was busted with a drug lab at his mother’s Tweed Heads home.
‘Delusional’ teen stabbed 18yo at shops for ‘no reason’
In a random act of violence, a “delusional” teenager stabbed an 18 year old at a popular North Coast shopping centre while intoxicated and on Xanax. Now he remains in the community.
Defendant abuses NSW Police prosecutor, demands $30bn
A northern NSW man sent a police prosecutor a barrage of abusive emails, branding her a “f–kwit”, before demanding officers pay him $30bn in compensation.
‘You’re a dog mate’: Labourer attacks bestie after Byron night out
In a fit of rage a Victorian labourer attacked his best friend at a popular Byron holiday park – resulting in him being airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries after a night out drinking.
‘Heartbreaking’: Horror discovery of burnt dog’s body near school
Animal lovers have been left shocked and outraged after the horrific discovery of a burnt Chihuahua’s body in northern NSW just months after an axe-wielding home invader was allegedly stabbed to death on the same street. Warning: Distressing content
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