KILLER DRIVERS: 10 people who caused fatal crashes across Mackay Whitsunday
Their dangerous or reckless behaviour on the road has claimed 11 lives – mothers, fathers, brothers – and left families broken and grieving.
Police & Courts
‘Just unacceptable’: Injury crash toll hits second worst total
Booze and drugs are playing a huge role in crashes on the Bruce Highway as the number of road related injuries in the Mackay district climbs to its worst toll in almost a decade.
Man found dead after Central Qld house fire
Police have launched an investigation into a house fire at Woorabinda on Boxing Day after a man was found dead in the home.
‘Extensive injuries’: Motorbike rider fell asleep before highway crash
A man has been sentenced for a Bruce Highway motorbike crash which saw him suffer “extensive injuries.”
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PLEASE EXPLAIN: Shock move in Qld mine death case
Prosecution has made a legal decision that has changed the course of a Queensland mine death case – and the mining union is now asking why.
Next legal step for alleged drug-driving mother linked to fatal crash
A mother charged over the fatal highway smash that claimed the life of a Central Queensland health hero may have to enter a plea by her next court date.
‘Disgraceful’ taxi driver blows shocking reading with passenger on board
A Queensland magistrate has slammed the “disgraceful behaviour” of a taxi driver who was busted high-range drink-driving while transporting a fare-paying passenger, while the items police found in the boot of his cab didn’t help his case.
Woman abandons car in ‘middle of street’ after crashing it
‘Thankfully no-one was hurt because of me’: A Gladstone woman who crashed her car and then fled the scene has faced court where the reason for her actions was revealed. Full details here.
‘You lose control’: Man fights security staff and police outside pub
A man has been banned from The Strand Hotel at Yeppoon after his latest run-in with police, with a magistrate labelling his criminal history as “appalling.” Here’s what happened.
‘Ongoing feud’: Man slapped with multiple charges over alleged Gemfields saga
A Central Queensland man has applied for bail in the Blackwater Magistrates Court after an ongoing feud allegedly resulted in multiple offences. Here’s what happened in court
Central Qld mum of 8 busted for drug offences, again
The mother was told she had to “get on top of” her drug problem because “you can’t be raising children in a house where there is illicit drug use”. Here’s what happened to her in court.
Named: Two Clermont men busted drink driving
Two men faced Clermont Magistrates Court this week charged with drink driving offences. Here’s what happened.
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