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Wed 24 Feb 2021

Cop 'did what was necessary' to detain naked teen

Premium Content Cop 'did what was necessary' to detain naked teen

A court has heard why a Northern Rivers police officer was found not guilty of assaulting a 16-year-old in a Byron Bay laneway.

Have you seen Michelle? Police call for community to help

Have you seen Michelle? Police call for community to help

The whereabouts of Pottsville woman, Michelle Richards, is still unknown and police need help to locate her.

Pretty but dangerous: 5 plants you don’t want in your yard

Premium Content Pretty but dangerous: 5 plants you don’t want in your yard

A weed control expert listed five plants found in local backyards that look great but you should avoid.

Massive list of restrictions to ease

Massive list of restrictions to ease

NSW health officials have announced a huge easing of restrictions as the state hits its 38th day with no local cases of COVID-19.

4500 lightning strikes lit up our skies yesterday

Premium Content 4500 lightning strikes lit up our skies yesterday

Wide ranging storms brought rain and a lot of lightning to the region yesterday.

Officer tells court he didn’t ‘lose self-control’

Premium Content Officer tells court he didn’t ‘lose self-control’

The Senior Constable is fighting an assault charge that arose from the detention of a teen in the popular town.

Lismore driver given inside running at Mount Panorama

Premium Content Lismore driver given inside running at Mount Panorama

Lismore Supercar driver David Russell has signed with the Erebus Motorsport for Bathurst.

Man facing lengthy jail term if convicted over house fire

Premium Content Man facing lengthy jail term if convicted over house fire

Police will allege a 25-year-old intentionally set alight a Northern Rivers home, causing a fire that killed a pet dog.

‘Extremely graphic’: Child abuse material found during RBT

Premium Content ‘Extremely graphic’: Child abuse material found during RBT

He pleaded guilty to possessing sexualised photos of girls as young as 4, then asked for bail.

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Lifesaver from prominent Coast family charged with rape

Premium Content Lifesaver from prominent Coast family charged with rape

A lifesaver from a prominent Sunshine Coast family has been charged with rape and had his club memberships suspended.

Man thought assault victim was dealing drugs in carpark

Premium Content Man thought assault victim was dealing drugs in carpark

The court heard the attacker felt “protective” of the Byron Bay township and was upset by what he thought was an ice sale.

Tue 23 Feb 2021

Severe storms heading towards the region this afternoon

Premium Content Severe storms heading towards the region this afternoon

BoM has predicted unsettled weather this afternoon across the region.

Cop on assault charge says baton strikes were 'necessary'

Premium Content Cop on assault charge says baton strikes were 'necessary'

The officer, who has pleaded not guilty, is giving evidence before a hearing into the incident.

It's official - this is why we love koalas so much

Premium Content It's official - this is why we love koalas so much

The research examined koalas in natural history books, children’s stories, postcards and tourism brochures.

Brother of murderer Lionel Patea bashed behind bars

Premium Content Brother of murderer Lionel Patea bashed behind bars

THE brother of convicted killer Lionel Patea has been attacked by a Mongols-linked prison gang over drugs.

Cop’s Byron laneway assault hearing to continue this week

Premium Content Cop’s Byron laneway assault hearing to continue this week

The senior constable is defending a charge of common assault that arose from the January 2018 detention of a teen.

Suitcase of cocaine allegedly found at Bangalow property

Premium Content Suitcase of cocaine allegedly found at Bangalow property

A man facing 14 serious charges has applied for bail to attend a rehabilitation facility.

29 Northern Rivers jobs confirmed to be cut from TAFE

Premium Content 29 Northern Rivers jobs confirmed to be cut from TAFE

The Community Public Sector Union of NSW confirmed there will b almost 700 frontline TAFE NSW jobs cut.

Mon 22 Feb 2021

One man’s 16-year quest to uncover truth of Simone's murder

Premium Content One man’s 16-year quest to uncover truth of Simone's murder

A German journalist talks about meeting the Strobel family, and their anguish over Simone’s death.

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