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Hugh Suffell is a journalist at the Gatton Star, specializing in court, crime and community news. He is passionate about motorsports and politics.

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Police & Courts

Gatton Magistrates Court, generic court.

Ipswich man pleads guilty to trespassing in Plainland home

NAMED: An Ipswich man has pleaded guilty in court after he attempted to steal parts from a parked car in Plainland before being busted by police. DETAILS:

Gatton

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, police and ambulance crews were at the scene of a house fire at Gable St, East Mackay on Friday April 17. Photo: Zizi Averill. Generic

Two in hospital after car crashes down 4m embankment

Critical care paramedics have rushed to treat two patients after a car crashed down an embankment on Sunday afternoon. DETAILS:

Community News

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Little athletics club scores big grant to improve facilities

A community grant will support a “big infrastructure project” at the Upper Lockyer Little Athletics Club. DETAILS:

Police & Courts

Scary encounter: An early-morning attempted burglary has highlighted the importance of home safety for the Warwick community.Photo Casandra Garvey / Warwick Daily News

REVEALED: Where thieves are breaking into cars, homes

Is your street on the list? Police data has revealed the Lockyer and Somerset streets thieves are targeting to break into cars and homes.

Gatton

ONE STEP AHEAD: A Stepping On program, aimed at elderly fall prevention, is being held in Alstonville starting next month.

‘Sometimes people die before getting off the list’

Council has supported the aged care commissions recommendations and said entitlement to aged care should be ‘universal’ and reach regional areas. DETAILS:

Police & Courts

A man was reportedly stabbed in the chest at a Gympie region home last night.

80yo suffers puncture wound, lacerations in violent robbery

Detectives have charged two men after an 80-year-old man sustained a laceration to his arm and a puncture wound to his stomach in violent robbery near Lowood. DETAILS:

Gatton

Council fines residents $14k+ for littering, illegal dumping

Residents are being urged to “do their bit” to reduce litter and stop illegal dumping or face significant fines. DETAILS:

Gatton

2020 Jaguar I-Pace. Photo: Hugh Suffell.

IT’S ELECTRIFYING: Lockyer set to power into EV future

Gatton Star Exclusive: The Lockyer Valley is set to drive into an electric vehicle future, and put the region on the digital map.

Police & Courts

Moranbah Police have charged a large number of drivers with drink driving offences over the past month.

422 RBTs, 40+ infringements after cops conduct major blitz

40+ infringement notices and multiple arrests as police hail weekend drug and alcohol blitz a success. DETAILS:

Gatton

‘We’re in a perfect position’: Local push for Olympic action

With its close proximity to Brisbane and world class facilities, the Lockyer Valley is in the perfect position to get in on the Olympic Games action and reap the rewards.

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