Construction worker’s kebab shop beat down over place in line
A court has heard how a Sunshine Coast construction worker violently bashed an Ocean St punter over an argument about their place in a takeaway shop’s line.
Police & Courts
Sick would-be smuggler begs for cosy custody ahead of sentencing
A Mid-North Coast man who tried to help smuggle heroin into Australia from Malaysia has asked to go to jail early while he awaits sentencing, but fears the worst for his health with ongoing “rectal bleeding”.
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.
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‘Didn’t think I’d ever kill someone’: Elderly victim flung from bonnet
A repeat drink and drug driver from the Northern Rivers who mowed down two elderly women – killing one – threatened to sue police and council. Now, he’s learnt his fate.
‘F–king kill you’: Brothers allegedly attack in-law
A court has witnessed shocking footage of a “very violent” attack in Tweed Heads South, where police allege two brothers robbed their brother-in-law.
No conviction after teen molests drug-affected girl
A Northern Rivers artist molested a girl for several minutes, however, the egregious sexual violation did not warrant a conviction in the eyes of a magistrate.
‘You don’t want me’: Teenager threatened to share sex tapes
A northern NSW teen has landed in court after he threatened to send videos of himself and a young woman having sex to “everyone” after she cut ties.
Woman punched, choked 80-year-old mother: court
A Byron Shire woman viciously attacked her elderly mum – “punching” her in the head and stomach before putting her hands over the 80-year-old’s mouth and “grabbing her around the neck”, a court heard.
‘Manipulated the system’: Couple guilty of bushfire grant fraud
A Lismore couple have been found guilty of fraudulently claiming more than $75,000 in bushfire grant assistance. Here’s what happened in court.
‘Chop you up’: Man fights jail time after attack on paramedic, partner
A northern NSW man is appealing a prison sentence after launching a vicious assault on a paramedic coming to his aid and for punching his partner in the face.
‘Misunderstanding’: Mayor facing domestic violence charges
The Byron Shire Mayor Michael Lyon has vowed to clear his name after being charged with domestic violence related offences. Here’s what we know.
Ex-police chaplain in court over reporting breach
A former police chaplain and priest has faced court over breaching reporting conditions. Here is what happened.
Police investigating suspicious tobacconist fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a North Coast tobacconist. Here’s what we know.
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