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Phillip Fynes-Clinton is a Junior Reporter for the Fraser Coast Chronicle. Phil joined the Fraser Coast team in October 2024 after graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. He covers stories in the Hervey Bay area including breaking news, court cases, and current affairs. Phil has a keen interest in politics, Australian Rules, and Cricket.

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Police & Courts

Teegan Walker is âterrifiedâ she has a stalker from her past after three sparkler bombs were used to destroy her car following months of menacing phone calls.

WATCH: Arson charge after firebombing, ‘Freddy Krueger’ call

A 19-year-old man has been charged after a Qld mum’s Ford Falcon was torched following months of chilling voicemails. NEW VIDEO, AUDIO RECORDINGS.

Police & Courts

Brett Gordon Williams outside of the Maryborough Supreme Court.

‘Unforeseen circumstances’ put temporary stop to murder trial

The trial of a Hervey Bay landlord charged with murdering his tenant came to a standstill on Wednesday. LATEST.

Fraser Coast

Traffic mayhem in Maryborough as one person has suffered life-threatening injuries and another multiple injuries in a horror crash at a deadly section of the Bruce Highway near Maryborough Friday, March 28, 2025.

Man killed in horror Bruce Highway head-on

One man has lost his life in a horror two-car crash on the Bruce Highway near Maryborough.

Fraser Coast

Watch: Whatâs next after Maryboroughâs Olympic win revealedÂ

Watch: What’s next after Maryborough’s Olympic win revealed

From the chance to shine on the world stage to questions on the state of the Bruce Hwy and CBD, here’s how local and state leaders are planning to host Olympic archery. VIDEO, DETAILS.

Police & Courts

Kristen Olsen (left) has been charged with murder and arson after Biggenden baker Todd Mooney and his daughter Kirra were killed in a shed fire.

Fresh update in shed fire double murder case

There’s been a new development in the three-year-long court case against a Qld woman charged with the murders of a country baker and his young daughter.

Police & Courts

More than a week after the body of Gympie cattleman Jason Reker was found dead at Talegalla Weir near Bauple and Maryborough, no charges have been laid.

Plea for help after cattleman run down, left to die

A fresh appeal has been made for information as police continue to investigate the suspicious death of Bauple cattleman Jason Reker at Talegalla Weir more than a week ago. LATEST

Police & Courts

‘Old man’ bashed by drunk roofer left with brain bleed and broken nose

A drunk Maryborough teen and his friend punched and kicked an innocent man so violently, he was rushed to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, a court has heard.

Police & Courts

‘Clearly predatory’ child killer back in court for molesting 12-year-old

A man convicted of murder when he was 15, has pleaded his case for what he has since done to a 12-year-old child left in his care.

Police & Courts

Joel Victor Hormaechea, 37, pleaded guilty in the Cairns Supreme Court to one count of unregulated high risk activity and possessing methylamphetamine.

Security guard on cocktail of drugs when he slammed head-on into Landcruiser

A FIFO security guard high on a cocktail of meth and morphine has been punished for causing the devastating collison on the Bruce Hwy that left another driver in a coma for weeks and with brain injuries.

Fraser Coast

Contractors are moving quickly to fix the path.

Watch: K’gari tracks smashed by Alfred, access ramp destroyed

Construction crews have been stunned by the level of damage to K’gari by Tropical Cyclone Alfred with locals cut off from council and emergency services.

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