Man’s threat to slit woman’s throat before attacking witness
It has been revealed cocaine and alcohol were factors in a domestic incident where a young Central Queensland man threatened to slit a woman’s throat before assaulting a witness.
Police & Courts
‘Defending himself’: Man in pub fight was on suspended sentence
A man who was refused service after trying to get cash out in a pub pokies room, became aggressive towards staff and other patrons, getting into a fight.
CQ drug dealer used Facebook Messenger to access clients
A man riding a bike without a helmet while using a mobile phone was a pretty easy get for Central Queensland police but upon further investigation, they discovered he was a drug dealer.
21 Mackay Whitsunday drug offenders exposed
More than a dozen faces and names behind some of the region’s dark deals can be revealed. Here are 21 drug offenders who faced court in 2024.
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‘A stick for $25’: Drug dealer claims he ‘helps his friends out’
When police executed a search warrant at a Central Queensland drug dealer’s home, they found incriminating evidence on his mobile phone.
Teen’s ‘harrowing’ holdup at pub, ‘home invasion’ style school attack
A victim of a violent armed robbery has described the ordeal as a “harrowing” – and he wasn’t the only one to suffer at the hands of his car-stealing, glass smashing teen attackers that day.
Guns, ammo, 70g meth, 20g marijuana: Druggie’s stash found in cabin after crash
A Supreme Court judge has warned a drug addict how ‘stupid young men often full of meth running around with guns like an American cowboy or gangster’ can be killed.
Volunteer firey of 50 years remembers fighting first fire as 9yo
A Central Queensland volunteer firefighter has been appointed to the Rural Fire Service Advisory Committee after fighting bushfires for more than half a century.
Three people remain in hospital after fatal Bruce Hwy truck vs ute crash
One person has been discharged and three others remain in hospital after a fatal crash on the Bruce Highway. LATEST.
Man accused of bringing stolen goods into Qld a court no-show
A warrant has been issued to apprehend a man accused of bringing stolen goods into Queensland after he failed to appear in a Central Queensland court.
Man tried to fight bowls club patron, staff, then ‘wanted’ shot at cops
During knock-off drinks at the local bowls club, things turned ugly for a young Central Queensland man when he tried to fight another patron and staff before “wanting” a shot at police.
Shoalwater Bay bushfire spreads to highway in Central Qld
A large fire originating in Shoalwater Bay Training Area has spread to the edge of the Bruce Highway and is creating a major smoke hazard for drivers.
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