Truck rollover causes highway chaos
A truck transporting pallets has rolled over on the Bruce Highway north of Mackay, with one patient being seen by paramedics.
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Man charged with kidnapping, assault throws ‘tantrum’ in court
A man alleged to have kidnapped a woman over four days and previously assaulted her twice faced new charges in a North Queensland courthouse, where a magistrate warned him against throwing a “tantrum”.
‘Simply not on’: Police slammed in kidnapping, arson case
Queensland police have been slammed for leaving a man in jail an extra three months as delays drag on, with a magistrate lambasting the service as having contempt for court orders.
‘Very, very fortunate’: Unsung heroes lionised in King’s Birthday Honours
Some of the Greater Whitsunday region’s brightest stars have been commended by King Charles in this year’s Birthday Honours, with one saying that they still love their community even after years of service.
‘Significant player’ raided after $67k meth supply to undercover cop
A trucker in his 50s was described in court as a “significant player” in the Central Queensland meth trade, after he sold thousands of dollars worth of drugs to an undercover officer and was later caught in a series of sweeping raids.
‘Her true character’: Airport, hospital staff verbally abused by Qld mum
A young mum who had a seizure in the terminal threw her phone and screamed at Qantas staff who refused to let her fly without medical clearance, but trouble continued at the hospital.
‘Blurred vision for days’: Mum sprays cops’ eyes with mystery chemical
When police were called to help a woman who appeared “drug-affected” and wandering into the street their efforts landed them in hospital.
Eight injured, three students confirmed in rural school bus crash
The Education Department has confirmed three students suffered injuries in a crash between a bus and car on a rural road in the state’s north-west. UPDATED
Road foreman with GHB at pub caught drug dealing
A tradie who worked on the Mackay Ring Road was at a popular pub when security found his bag of GHB, leading to police finding more incriminating details on his phone.
‘When I talk you don’t talk’: Alleged stalker’s muddled matters await lawyer
A man in his 60s charged with stalking had to be reprimanded by the magistrate, who said his matters required careful legal consideration.
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