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Mark FurlerQueensland Digital Editor

Mark Furler has been a journalist based on the Sunshine Coast for more than 35 years. He has overseen more than 30 websites and won numerous awards for excellence in digital journalism. Formerly editor in chief of the Sunshine Coast Daily, he was involved in three PANPA Newspaper of the Year wins.

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Mark Furler

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Police & Courts

The police attended Urangan State High School on Tuesday.

Men in hoods assault man, attempt to steal Jeep

A Hervey Bay man sitting in his Jeep Patriot was allegedly assaulted by two men in hoods as they tried to steal his vehicle. See how you can help police.

Police & Courts

Police believe the man allegedly responsible for driving his car at two people, is on the run in the Tara area.

Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly driving car at two people

After almost two weeks on the run, police have arrested a Western Downs man and charged him with a number of offences including attempted murder.

Mackay

Huge 3.8m croc put down after ‘stalking’ surfer and fisherman

Wildlife officers have euthanised a large saltie posing a risk to the North Queensland community following reports it stalked a surfer and a fisherman. SEE THE PHOTOS

UPDATEDNews

Clifford Gardens shop owner Sandra Flack details her experience with crime at the Toowoomba Community Safety Forum at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Qld police minister mocked at angry crime forum after death

Police Minister Mark Ryan was jeered at a crime forum in Toowoomba when he claimed most people in general who were on bail did not reoffend. The forum included calls for youth offenders to wear electronic monitoring devices. VOTE IN OUR POLL

UpdatedPolice & Courts

A motorcyclist has died in the Princess Alexandra Hospital nearly two months after he crashed in North Arm.

Tragic outcome weeks after shock motorbike crash

There has been a tragic outcome following a motorbike crash on the Sunshine Coast just days before Christmas.

Police & Courts

Catamaran runs aground as swell lashes coast

A catamaran with four people on board has run aground on the Sunshine Coast in big swell and lifesavers warn people flouting the rules are putting lives at risk. SEE THE PHOTOS, VIDEO

UPDATEDToowoomba

The crime scene at Grand Central Toowoomba after a 75-year-old was critically injured during an alleged robbery on February 6, 2023. Picture: Peta McEachern

Police charge more youths over alleged assault of man, 75

Two boys, aged 16 and 15, have also been charged over the alleged grievous bodily harm of a 75-year-old man outside a Toowoomba shopping centre as disturbing video of the incident emerges.

UPDATEDIpswich

‘Didn’t deserve to die’: Friends’ horror at teen’s sudden death

Neighbours say police have previously been to an Ipswich home where a 19-year-old collapsed and later died in hospital, sparking a major investigation. Tributes, including flowers and a teddy bear, have been placed outside the house.

UpdatedToowoomba

Scene of assault on elderly man outside Grand Central.Monday, February 6, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Named: Teen faces court over alleged shopping centre bashing

A teenager has faced court over the alleged assault of a 75-year-old man at Grand Central Shopping Centre in Toowoomba after he was tracked down in an allegedly stolen car.

UpdatedTownsville

Police on Albany St where a dead body was discovered on February 6, 2023.

Townsville Police identify man found dead in street

Townsville Police say the death of a man on a quiet suburban street is not being treated as suspicious. Follow the latest.

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