Pictures reveal horror of 4WD crash which claimed teen’s life
A Maryborough teenager has died after the 4WD he was driving left the road and struck trees at Thinoomba. It comes after the Bruce Highway was shut after another crash.
Police & Courts
‘Increasingly dangerous’: Police to arrest more in hoon crackdown
Alleged teen ‘hoons’ have been arrested after posting video of themselves to social media as police mobilise to stem the escalating menace on Gympie roads and streets.
$50k payouts: Shocking animal cruelty cases of Wide Bay Burnett
Animals locked in cars, four dogs put down and countless neglect cases have plagued the Wide Bay Burnett region with those committing the offences forced to pay. Warning: Distressing content
Truckie whose son was killed in crash put lives at risk on roads
A grief-stricken Queensland truck driver, who turned to drugs after his son was killed in a horrific crash in 2020, has faced court after a “critical breach” in his own decisions on the road.
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Security stepped up at courthouse after frightening ‘flip out’
An alarming outburst from a defendant at the Bundaberg courthouse, which forced the police prosecutor to intervene, has prompted a change in security. Here’s how the drama unfolded.
Fatal dog mauling, country club murder: Shock stories of 2021
From fatal crashes and freak tragedies to troubling court cases and murder probes, these are 10 of the stories that rocked the Fraser Coast in 2021.
“Unpredictable”: Savage attack leaves man seriously injured
An Esplanade attack, which police allege was unprovoked has left a man in hospital with serious injuries just days out from Christmas.
Police officer run over in stand-off with driver
A police officer has been hit by a car after a six-day manhunt ended in a tense stand-off at a Bundaberg petrol station.
Farm worker accused of causing own injury in $800K lawsuit
A Central Queensland farm labourer who slipped and fell from a tractor has been accused of injuring himself by his own negligence.
‘Absolute chaos’: Claims of jail guard shortage amid Covid rules
Unvaccinated staff at Maryborough jail are fearful of losing their jobs amid claims the Covid vaccine mandate will this week lead to critical guard shortages at the overcrowded jail.
Domino’s worker busted taking slice of pizza profits
A Domino’s employee bit off more than he could chew when he stole money from the cash register where he worked.
Drugs, vapes: Student’s shady Snapchat store exposed
A 19-year-old support worker student’s Snapchat side-hustle has landed her in court after a raid uncovered her underground business.
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