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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Melbourne Love Triangle Leads to Assault Charges

A dispute over a man resulted in one woman assaulting her friend, with court proceedings revealing details of a jealous fallout.

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Melbourne Love Triangle Leads to Assault Charges

A dispute that allegedly stemmed from jealousy over a man culminated in an assault and court appearance for Eva Harrelson, a woman from Byron Bay. The incident involved Harrelson striking a friend and calling her a "two-faced b****" after an argument.

The court heard that the altercation occurred following a period of tension between the two women, reportedly exacerbated by their involvement with the same man. Details emerged in court about a frantic phone call made from a bathroom and an apology letter written by Harrelson as part of the proceedings. The court was informed that Harrelson instructed the victim to leave her residence shortly after exiting the bathroom, during which time she was reportedly communicating with her brother via Instagram.

Harrelson, who has documented her new career as a roustabout on Instagram, faces charges related to the incident, which took place in an unspecified suburb on an unspecified date. Her social media presence often features glamorous, influencer-style content, contrasting with the legal issues she is currently facing.

The court heard that Harrelson ordered the victim (not pictured) to leave her house as soon as she exited the bathroom, where she was speaking to her brother via Instagram


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