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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

Leilani Maidie Clarke was charged with unlawful wounding after an incident at a Torquay park on Tuesday afternoon.

‘Hit him 30 times with bat’: Woman in alleged park bashing named

A woman who allegedly pushed a man’s wheelie walker away so he couldn’t get up before a bone-breaking bashing has been identified.

Police & Courts

‘Sneak in, trap’: Fresh charges for alleged schoolgirl stalker

A young Qld man, previously bailed after allegedly being caught with folders containing photos and addresses of schoolgirls, faces multiple new charges.

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Joshua John Wishart, 33, is charged with the murder of a Tree Tops holiday units owner Alfred Westmoreland.

Anger over sex worker’s ‘false advertising’ before landlord’s alleged murder

A 33-year-old man was angry at a sex worker for “photoshopping” images in her ad when he allegedly got into an argument which ended in a Qld holiday unit manager’s murder, a court has heard.

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WATCH: Drones, planets or UFOs? Odd objects light up Qld skies

Video of strange goings on in the sky above Maryborough and Hervey Bay have created a stir on social media and earned the region a spot in a national television series. We asked some experts to weigh in. SEE THE VIDEOS

Police & Courts

What remains of the Aldershot property that was allegedly deliberately set alight on Monday afternoon.

Injured alleged arsonist remanded in custody

The case against a man accused of crashing into and then torching an Aldershot home in an act of domestic violence was back before the courts this morning.

Police & Courts

Teen steals almost $2k in alcohol from Hervey Bay BWS

A 17-year-old boy who stole almost $2000 in liquor, also lifted $50 worth of ham and prawns from a supermarket with the help of an older accomplice on a mobility scooter.

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Bystanders are assisting paramedics treat a woman involved in collision between a car and motorcycle near the Bauple-Woolooga Rd intersection in Bauple.

Bike rider suffers ‘life-threatening’ injuries in serious Bruce Highway crash

An off duty doctor is among responders desperately working to treat a motorcyclist aged in her 60s who suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car on a notorious stretch of the Bruce Highway.

Police & Courts

Named: Man accused of torching house in act of domestic violence

A man accused of deliberately crashing into and then torching a Fraser Coast home in an act of domestic violence remains in hospital after being arrested and charged. PHOTOS, VIDEO

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Man charged with attempted murder over shooting

The man who allegedly shot Maryborough man Daniel Baumgart has had his case mentioned in the local magistrates court.

UpdatedPolice & Courts

Police say 38-year-old Daniel Baumgart may have changed his features by shaving his beard and head and be staying with others in the Maryborough area. Police want to speak with Mr Baumgart in regards to the death of a 43-year-old Crestmead man at Ross Creek on Sunday.

Man charged with attempted murder after alleged shooting

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man after a convicted drug dealer survived an alleged bullet to the head.

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