Bushfire fraud couple jailed, wife appeals
Two former Lismore-based beef cattle breeders, who swindled $75,000 of bushfire grants then bought collectables despite claims of trauma that impacted their decisions, have been sentenced.
Police & Courts
Stoush after home owners wake to find burglars: court
Two young Queensland men have been arrested after allegedly breaking into two homes, including an incident which resulted in a physical altercation when the occupants woke up to find intruders going through their belongings.
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.
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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.
‘Lives are at stake’: Watch as tobacconists ram-raided, torched
Detectives allege three recent arson attacks on tobacconists are linked to organised crime networks or other gangs. Watch the shocking footage of ram-raids and fires in northern NSW as police warn of a national issue.
Named: Man accused of robbing jeweller armed with spray bottle
Police allege a brazen thief stormed into a Northern Rivers shopping centre and robbed a jewellery shop armed with a spray bottle of fuel.
‘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.
‘Parallel life’: Lifesaver freed from jail after home raid hammer attack
A Tweed surf lifesaver took part in a brutal home invasion in which a resident was attacked with a hammer and left with a permanently disfigured face, a court has heard.
Nazi flag found in cross-border organised crime raids: police
NSW and Queensland police have joined with Federal authorities to carry out organised crime raids targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs. Cops allegedly seized a Nazi flag, taser and sawn-off rifle, among other items.
Jury finds Northern Rivers priest guilty of child sex crime
A jury has found a Northern Rivers priest accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy guilty of one of three charges – now the ex-police chaplain is free on bail.
Rape accused denies preying on woman during magic mushy trip
An alleged rapist is on trial in a Northern Rivers court denying preying on a woman after they visited a Byron Shire hotel, took magic mushrooms and played with a goat.
‘Burnt out’: Alarm bells as frontline cops battle ‘worrying’ understaffing
NSW Police faces ongoing chronic understaffing and a concerned union boss says the state is losing officers “faster than we can recruit them”. But Commissioner Karen Webb is adamant the public is not at risk.
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