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Man passed own breathalyser test, convicted of drink driving

A man who admitted he thought he was okay to drive after using a personalised breathalyser has pleaded guilty to drink...

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26th Feb. 2021 6:02 AM

Levi Howlett has been convicted for a drink driving offence.

What happened to baby taken from mum near Byron

The disturbing video went viral last month when a baby was removed from its parents care by authorities.

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17th Feb. 2021 7:02 AM

The mum clutched onto her baby begging police not to take her infant away.

VERDICT: Neighbour intentionally shot puppy with an arrow

THE North Coast man defended the torture allegation, claiming the shooting was accidental.

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23rd Oct. 2020 11:10 AM

Robert Bruce Stewart, 60, outside Byron Bay Courthouse on October 21, 2020 during a hearing where he was defending allegations relating to animal cruelty. Picture: Liana Boss

$16,000 in fines handed down for water access offences

A COMPANY, landowner and property manager have each been convicted over the matter.

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07th July 2020 5:07 AM

A macadamia nursery owner, property manager and the company have been fined over water-related offences. Picture: Marc McCormack

Farmer stole water for macadamia business

THE macadamia farmer pleaded guilty to taking and using water without a licence.

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29th May 2020 10:05 AM

A macadamia farmer has pleaded guilty to water theft. Picture: Marc McCormack

Mystery death: How did this 'devoted' mum die?

THE woman was found in the Brunswick River near Mullumbimby in 2017.

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17th March 2020 9:03 AM

Carley Metcalfe, 40, was found dead in the river near Mullumbimby on November 27, 2017.

Brother of man killed in Ballina fight faces court

A BALLINA man has pleaded guilty to having a weapon in a fight that led to his brother’s death.

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17th March 2020 12:03 AM

Teen allegedly involved in fatal attack faces court

A teen is in court over an alleged attack that killed Jesse Vilkelis-Curas in Ballina.

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14th Feb. 2020 1:02 PM

Cat carer sentenced over animal cruelty

Happy Paws Haven founder Sally Ann Rogers faces court over charges she failed to provide appropriate medical treatment to...

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12th Feb. 2020 6:02 AM

Sally Rogers, of Happy Paws Haven at Eatonsville, has been found guilty of two animal cruelty charges.

Man disputes facts of drive-by shooting with replica weapon

A MAN accused of firing a replica AK47 Gel Blaster at another man is disputing the facts in the case.

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29th Jan. 2020 12:01 AM

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