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Jacobbe McBride is a general reporter for The Courier Mail who specialises in Queensland’s breaking news. He started his journalism career at The Northern Miner in Charters Towers in 2019 before heading to Gladstone with The Observer.

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Gladstone

Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify two men and a woman who could help police with their investigations into a school break-in.

Three charged as $20K damage allegedly caused to school

Three juveniles allegedly at the centre of a vandalism attack on a Gladstone school have been arrested.

Police & Courts

‘Be careful’: DV offender busted waiting outside victim’s workplace

A Gladstone man told police he would be in trouble frequently if his domestic violence order had to be followed to the ‘letter of the law’.

Police & Courts

‘Dirty rapist c—’: Granny sobs in cell as her vile voicemails are exposed

A Gladstone grandmother accused her victim of raping children in a vile series of voicemails exposed in court.

Gladstone

‘Back bigger and better’: SpringABILITY returns for 2021

An all-abilities fun day jam-packed with live entertainment, fun activities and a sausage sizzle is close to making a return in Gladstone. Will we see you there?

Police & Courts

Mum ‘endangers lives’ with erratic driving, police chase

Amelia Denise Geesu consumed 20 tablets before getting behind the wheel and leading police on a pursuit through a residential area. Find out how it ended.

Gladstone

‘Not over yet’: More rain on way for Gladstone area after 70mm drenching

The Gladstone region had a wet finish to winter, copping a storm overnight Monday which gave the area a much needed drenching. How much was in your rain gauge?

Police & Courts

‘Outrageous’: Hoon’s dangerous burnouts, donuts on busy road

A Gladstone man was filmed by bystanders performing multiple burnouts and donuts on an industrial road, at one point forcing a truck to swerve around him.

Gladstone