Tag: byron bay
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NOT GUILTY | POLICE OFFICER ACQUITTED OF BYRON BAY TEEN ASSAULT
A police officer has been found not guilty of assaulting a drug affected male teenager at Byron Bay three years ago. Michial Greenhalgh was today acquitted of using excessive force during an arrest in 2018.
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POLICE OFFICER’S BYRON BAY ASSAULT HEARING RESUMES
A former Byron Bay police officer has told Lismore court eighteen baton strikes were “necessary” while arresting a teenager in the town three years ago. The Senior Constable is accused of using unreasonable force. NBN’s Lachlan Grant was in court.
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CAR CRASHES ON THE PACIFIC HIGHWAY NEAR BYRON BAY
The driver of this car was lucky to escape after crashing on the Pacific Highway at Tintenbar this afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the scene shortly before 1 o’clock, with the man behind the wheel suffering only minor injuries. Authorities are urging motorists to take extra care while driving in wet weather. (VIDEO ONLY)
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STOP WORK ORDER ISSUED OVER BELONGIL BEACH SANDBAGGING
Sandbagging in front of one of Byron Bay’s most luxurious resorts has ground to a halt. Council and the Fisheries Department are now investigating after concerns were raised about the scale of the works at Elements of Byron.
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BYRON BAY RESEARCHERS MAKING NEW LEOPARD SHARK DISCOVERIES
The Byron Bay coast is seeing an increase in Leopard Shark activity, making local divers question the influx. Researchers are using the opportunity to do important research on species – and they’ve already had some breakthrough discoveries.
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POLICE INVESTIGATING SERIOUS ASSAULT IN BYRON BAY
Police are ramping up its investigation into a serious assault in Byron Bay earlier this month. Officers have released pictures of three men they would like to speak to in connection to the attack. Police say the incident occurred on Fletcher Street in the early hours of January 10. (NO AUDIO)
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INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AFTER OLYMPIAN DIES AT BYRON BAY CRITERIUM CIRCUIT
Byron Shire Council has announced the closure of its criterium circuit at the Cavanbah Centre following the death of Olympian Cliff Burvill last week. The 83-year-old died after falling on the track, with the moments leading up to the incident now under investigation. A safety audit is also being completed, and all upcoming Cycle Club…
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MEDICINAL CANNABIS MANUFACTURING COMING TO THE NORTHERN RIVERS
One of the nation’s biggest medicinal cannabis growers has announced its moving its headquarters from the harbour city to the Northern Rivers. The Australian Natural Therapeutic Group plans to establish manufacturing facilities in the region – bringing with it dozens of jobs.
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DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? POLICE INVESTIGATING SERIOUS BYRON BAY ASSAULT
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify this man, who officers believe may be able to help them with an investigation into a serious assault. It’s believed the incident occurred in the early hours of January 10 on Fletcher Street at Byron Bay. Anyone with information, should contact Crime Stoppers. (NO AUDIO)
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BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL UNABLE TO ACCESS CRUCIAL FUNDING FOR COASTAL EROSION
Mother nature has made its mark along Byron Bay’s coastline in recent months, stripping away metres of the beach in some spots. Now, questions are being asked about what will be done long term, with council currently unable to access state government funding.