Sheep shearer turns to Bible after meth-fuelled crime spree
Details of how a Central Queensland sheep shearer’s life “spiralled out of control” during his “serious” meth-fuelled crime spree have been laid bare during his sentencing.
Police & Courts
Dole dad jailed for taxi cash theft, bottle shop break-in
A man who flogged hundreds of dollars from a Rockhampton taxi driver later left his fingerprints at the scene of a brazen daylight bottle shop break-in, it has been revealed.
Shopping centre worker’s Woolies theft sign of ‘difficult times’: Magistrate
A Central Queensland woman who stole from a store in the same shopping centre where she worked has faced court where a magistrate noted the “prevalence” of cost-of-living crimes.
Baby ashes burglar also pulled off $20k jewellery heist
A rampant Rockhampton burglar who broke into a couple’s home and stole their baby’s ashes also pulled off a $20k jewellery heist and a pub theft during his crime spree, it has been revealed.
Man taken to hospital after second crash on Bruce Hwy south of Gladstone
A man has suffered a life threatening leg injury in an accident that closed the southbound lane of the Bruce Highway, just four hours after an accident only 6km away. DETAILS.
Investigations ongoing into ute and caravan fire on Bruce Highway
Police investigations are continuing after a four-wheel drive ute towing a caravan caught fire on the Bruce Highway. LATEST.
‘Don’t help yourself’: From charity store thief to bottleshop thief
A serial Central Queensland thief who previously stole from a charity store has been at it again – this time targeting a bottleshop.
Beloved grandma’s accused killer has charges upgraded
A man accused of killing a beloved great grandmother from a fatal crash and fleeing the scene while she and her injured husband laid in agony has had his charges upgraded in court.
‘Kicking, lashing out’: Cops find shirtless teen lying on road
When Central Queensland police were called to the scene of a shirtless teenager lying on the road late at night, it quickly became apparent why he was there.
Police prepare coroner’s report after 19yo woman killed in buggy crash
Police will prepare a report for the coroner after a 19-year-old woman was killed in a buggy crash on a private property.
Five boys arrested for allegedly stealing Nissan Navara
Police have charged five boys, one as young as 13, with allegedly stealing a white Nissan Navara in Central Qld.
My partner took my daughter’s innocence, this is how I saved her life
A distraught Queensland mum has revealed the shattering police phone call that made her leave her partner, take her kids and run from the life-threatening aftermath of a trusted stepfather’s ultimate betrayal. Warning: Distressing content
‘Watch out, bro, I’m coming for you’: DV offender’s threats to relative
A Central Queensland man who sent a series of threatening text messages to a relative was on a suspended jail sentence at the time, a court has heard.
Mayor’s son revealed as the victim in disturbing alleged truck armed robbery
A Queensland mayor has issued a warning to all motorists after his teen son had his work truck allegedly stolen by a man armed with a metal pole.
Man’s alleged wild two hour rampage in truck after owner forced to jump out
An apprentice builder was forced to jump out of his truck when a man he picked up allegedly turned on him with a metal pole and took his Hino on a wild, two hour rampage which saw him ram cars.
‘A lot to go through’: New delay in alleged toddler murder case
The case against a Central Queensland woman accused of killing her stepson will not reach the Supreme Court before the three year anniversary of the toddler’s death. Here’s why.
Cause of Central Qld alleged house arson case delays revealed
The case against a woman charged with allegedly setting a house on fire with people inside has been held up. The reasons why were revealed in court recently.
‘Your own worst enemy’: Meth trafficker’s motel drug bust after failing to testify
A convicted drug trafficker who was originally handed a lenient sentence in lieu of an agreement to give evidence in another case was busted with a large amount of meth when police arrested her for a lesser offence.
Sex in stolen Subaru: Mum found with ‘wanted man’, saucy snaps
A frisky Queensland crim, who left fingerprints in a stolen Ford Ranger, got a rude shock when police found phone evidence of another wild ride in a stolen Subaru. It wasn’t the only damning discovery in her home.
‘Hours to go’: Truck rollover still blocking notorious part of Bruce Hwy
One lane of the Bruce Highway has been shut down after another truck rollover near where six B-doubles and two ambulances crashed causing a 24-hour total shutdown of a 100km stretch.
Kleptomaniac high on ice steals from sex shop, fronts court pregnant
A now-clean long term drug user pregnant with her fourth child, told police after she went on a stealing spree that she needs ‘professional help’.
Six children in hospital after van crashes into cow on the Bruce Highway
Six children are among those who were taken to hospital after a van travelling along the Bruce Highway, south of Rockhampton, crashed into a cow. DETAILS.
‘Got to stop’: Mum gets jail warning after Kmart, Big W thefts
A Rockhampton mother-of-three has been given a jail warning after she brazenly stole hundreds of dollars worth of items from Kmart and Big W stores.
‘Health, wellness adviser’s’ meth and marijuana supply charges upgraded
A woman who allegedly made about 70 supplies of methamphetamines and marijuana while working at a private health insurer in Rockhampton has had her charges upgraded.
‘Long history with drugs’: Man stole from boat, home, vacant block
A man on a stealing spree targeted a boat, a home and a vacant block but he still went back to the vessel for a second helping.
‘Sledgehammer entry’: Druggie flushed meth down toilet in police raid
A former Central Queensland drug dealer who couldn’t kick his meth addiction has been sentenced for a three-year offence spree after a dramatic police raid at his home.
‘Silly, evil act’: Dad’s ‘terrifying’ machete assault over stolen battery
A Qld father armed himself with a machete and launched a menacing assault on a group of neighbours who confronted his sons over burnouts on their local beach.
Mum’s prison drug delivery to ‘guns-obsessed’ meth trafficker son
A convicted drug trafficker pressured his mother into supplying him drugs while he was in prison for firebombing and drug possession after his delivery driver was shot in the leg, a court has heard.
Stalker’s ‘terrifying’ infatuation with young servo worker
A Queensland man developed an unhealthy ‘shine’ on a young woman, first asking her for coffee multiple times and when she said no he sat in the car park watching her for hours.
‘No right to refuse entry’: Mining contractor investigated over death loses court battle
A Mackay based mining company which had 14,000 documents copied by an investigator has lost its battle in court over they had the right to enter. It follows a $600m contract and a tragic crushing death.
Businessman busted in bestiality video revenge
Police were at a former coffee van and cafe business owner’s home investigating another crime report when he dobbed in his ex for alleged bestiality, and subsequently himself.
Inside the life of couple convicted of bestiality: cocaine, ecstasy and booze
What was going on behind closed doors in the case of a woman who committed illegal acts with a dog which were filmed by her then husband have been revealed in court.
Former rich lister’s $125m battle with mine company reveals law flaw
An attempt by a former rich lister to have Queensland legislation amended through the Land Court has revealed a flaw detrimental to farmers, schools, hospitals and other entities. FULL STORY
Final piece of evidence in alleged toddler murder case missing
The final piece of evidence in the case of a Central Queensland stepmother accused of killing her two-year-old stepson has gone missing, 2.5 years after his death.
‘Like them young’: Perv’s heinous Telegram talk, abuse ‘collection’
A registered Qld sex offender tried to hide his depraved desires on an encrypted messaging platform. Now, he’s been caught and shamed. *DISTURBING*
‘Branded a dog’: Cop informer’s bum move puts him back in prison danger
A police informant previously targeted by prisoners has landed back in the lion’s den after a series of stupid crimes which involved stashing a syringe in his backside.
‘Number of issues’ flagged in alleged driveway shooting murder case
There’s been a major update in the court case against a neighbour accused of shooting dead a Queensland mum in her driveway. LATEST.
Man flicked ciggy ash in pub patron’s face before assault
A man flicked cigarette ash into another pub patron’s face before standing over him and attacking him with ‘slaps’, a court has heard.
‘Punched him 6 times’: Details of nightclub bashing revealed
A man bashed at a Central Queensland nightclub was hit with six punches before falling to the floor – but his attacker did not stop there – continuing to assault him while he was down.
Man stole furniture from tavern, then went in to play Keno
A man who may have thought his luck was in when he stole furniture from a Central Queensland tavern then went inside to try his hand at Keno.
Busted: Central Qld drink drivers face court
An electrician and a job coach were among the latest Central Queenslanders to face court to get their punishments for drink driving.
Three injured in two separate crashes in Central Queensland
Three people have been hospitalised following two separate crashes in Central Queensland on Saturday night.
Coal miner’s long battle for historic $3.2 million black lung compo
A former miner has been awarded $3.2m in an historic judgment after being diagnosed with the incurable coal worker’s pneumoconiosis when he was exposed to “unsafe levels of dust” at three Qld mines.
Joint-smoking driver busted with ‘very sharp’ ninja weapons
It wasn’t just smoking a joint that landed this Central Queensland driver in trouble – it was also what police found in his glovebox.
‘Off her meds’: Cleaner’s penchant for pinching perfume revealed
A cleaner with a penchant for stealing perfume has paid a costly price for her latest theft with a court hearing why she did it.
‘Paying for very long time’: Teen hoon cops massive $16k in fines
An unemployed Central Queensland teenage hoon has been hit with a massive $16,130 in fines – but it was better than the alternative.
Bruce Highway reopens after truck rollover, fertiliser spill
The Bruce Highway has reopened to traffic between Mackay and Rockhampton following a truck rollover. LATEST.
‘Caught on camera’: Footy star’s gang bashing of RSA officer
A star Central Queensland football player has been sentenced for his role in the gang bashing of a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) officer at a hotel.
Traffic delays after crash involving bus at Dysart
Motorists are warned there could be delays after a crash between a bus and another vehicle Thursday morning. DETAILS
Tragic alleged murder of 8yo son returns to court two years after death
The case against a Central Queensland mother accused of killing her eight-year-old son at their home has returned to court, exactly two years after the child’s death. LATEST.
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