Punched puppy found at bottom of cliff after ex-partner’s rage
A man attacked his former partner’s a 10-month-old puppy after she accused him of cheating. The puppy was found battered and bruised at the bottom of a Slade Point cliff.
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‘He was a big family man’: Tributes for boatie found in dam
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‘Very violent attack’: Man charged over alleged assault of neighbour
A Gold Coast man has been charged over what has been described as a ‘very violent attack’ on his older neighbour, leaving the 60 year old fighting for his life.
NAMED: 20 Mackay Whitsunday impaired drivers face court
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Alleged Bruce Highway hit and run driver escapes from custody
The man charged over the hit and run death of road worker Brendan Moreland allegedly escaped from custody.
Meet the boxing champ giving Mackay back its smile
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