‘Admirable’ deed lands drunk wind farm construction employee in trouble
He thought he was doing the right thing – protecting a woman. But his failed attempt at chivalry landed him in hot water rather than the mistaken attacker.
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Miner stalks two women, uses sex video to blackmail one
A BHP mine supervisor who stalked two women at the same time has been convicted of 2018 acts of stalking and harassment and abuse, having also secretly recorded a sex video and then using it to blackmail one of his victims.
Meth, marijuana and booze: nine motorists shamed in court
Drunk drivers who crashed into railway crossings and parked cars were just some of the motorists disqualified and fined in Rockhampton Magistrates Court in January 2025.
‘Man of great dignity’: Qld’s first Family Court judge, legal legend dies
The incredible legacy of a legal trailblazer who was the first judge to sit in Queensland’s Family Court and serve as the state’s first Integrity Commissioner is being honoured after his death at age 90.
Ex-KFC worker’s 380km stolen hire car dash after bashing taxi driver
The identity of a young robber, who bashed a taxi driver near a Qld airport so badly he couldn’t eat solid food, can be revealed along with his criminal history from another state.
Loaded gun, $120k+ boats, Rangers: Meth-fuelled thief’s 1500km spree
Armed with a loaded gun, a former bricklayer and meat worker went on a wild return trip across Rockhampton, Gladstone and Hervey Bay.
Rape accused busted in banned town after 23 report failures
A 21-year-old Central Queensland man, who must regularly report to police while on bail for alleged rape and other charges, has applied for bail again after multiple breaches.
Highway reopened after chemical truck rolls in CQ
A major Qld highway is closed and an exclusion zone is in place after a road train carrying “concerning chemicals” rolled. UPDATES.
What’s holding up high profile businessman’s assault case
The case against a registered liquidator and bankruptcy trustee on multiple assault charges has returned to court but there’s a reason why he’ll have to wait even longer for a trial.
Former NRL player turned miner assaults taxi driver, pub worker
A former Newcastle Knights and Qld rugby league player who works with explosives at mines has fronted court over his inability to keep his explosive emotions under control.
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