‘Shocking’ number of Qld juveniles lumped into residential care
Nearly 1700 children were housed by the state in a year for a total cost over $700 million, with one child costing nearly $2 million.
Police & Courts
Named: Businessmen and women behaving badly
From handymen and pizza shop owners, to ‘intimidating’ businessmen and resort managers misdirecting hundreds of thousands of dollars, these are the businessmen and women of the Wide Bay who’ve fronted court.
‘Sick desires’: Three sisters sexually abused in front of each other
A depraved stepfather preyed on three young sisters while their mother was at work, including instances where he sexually abused the girls in front of each other. WARNING: Disturbing content
Named and shamed: Child sex criminals of Wide Bay and Burnett
The Wide Bay Burnett courts have sentenced more than a dozen people in the past 18 months across the region for shocking sexual crimes against the region’s most vulnerable.
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SHOOTING: Toowoomba man wounded after altercation
IT IS understood the man was shot by a person known to him.
Burnett ‘growing operation’ uncovered in police sting
Middle-aged couple busted by police after growing operation allegedly uncovered in their home.
Burnett man rolls car while allegedly drunk and unlicensed
The man then called triple-0, with numerous emergency crews rushing to help him.
400+ CHARGES: Latest to be caught in massive drug sting
Man fronts court as part of police operation that has led to the seizure of more than $237,000 worth of drugs.
Drink-driving and drugs on country cops’ radar
Police kept busy with drink-driver and drug discovery.
TIMBER TROUBLE: Thieves target Men’s Shed donation
Projects are now on hold after a donation of timber from a generous widow was stolen.
Police called to punch-up on main street
The brawl between two men has landed them in hot water with police.
Stretch of Burnett Hwy a haven for speeding drivers
One part of the Burnett Hwy has seen police detect more than 20 speeding and drink drivers in 10 days.
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