Driver’s charges dismissed because ‘grave plots empty’
A driver accused of doing burnouts at a cemetery has had his charges dismissed as a magistrate questioned if it was done over a gravesite or simply, earth.
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Tributes flow for ‘beautifully caring,’ young student midwife
A family and community is trying to come to terms with the tragic loss of a vital young woman after a long and courageous battle.
‘Useless c—s’: Naked, drunk teacher’s abusive tirade against police
A naked and drunken secondary school teacher hurled abuse and “growled” at police when they arrived at his door, a court has been told.
Watch: 64yo part of incredible female-only skydiving world record
A group of women over 40 – including one aged 64 – broke a world record when they performed two difficult formations during a rural Queensland jump. Watch the footage.
Next steps in high-profile businessman’s rape case revealed
The next steps in the rape case involving prominent South Burnett businessman Joe Prendergast, who is facing more than a dozen charges, have been revealed in court.
‘Insidious problem’: Dad’s 160+ disturbing texts, calls exposed
Shocking messages sent from a young Kingaroy dad to his ex were exposed in court as a police prosecutor described domestic violence as an “insidious problem”
Car thief on cocktail of drugs stole man’s vehicle, sold it for $600
A car thief was using “speed, heroin and methamphetamine” at the time he took an elderly man’s vehicle and never brought it back, a court has heard.
‘I’m up for this’: Why councillor has decided to run for mayor
Mayoral candidate and a current South Burnett councillor has spoken out about the housing crisis hitting the region, mental health and the newly approved solar farm near Blackbutt and why she voted in favour of it.
‘Kids need a safe place to call home’: The crisis hitting our region
A community group has launched one of regional Queensland’s biggest recruitment drives with organisers pleading for more carers to tackle an escalating crisis. For those already doing it, they say it has changed their lives.
Dungeons and dragons and giving back: Inside feel-good games store
A self-proclaimed “matchmaker” uses dungeons and dragons, board games and decks of cards to bring people together at his Kingaroy business. See how he’s giving back.
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