Violent dad’s ‘bad blood’ street fight leaves another with facial injuries
Father of four’s ‘cowardly’ attack as victim took shirt off in preparation for a consensual fight before brutal brick attack.
Police & Courts
Parolee stole bank cards, Harry Potter collectibles in break-ins
A parolee who stole bank cards, visa cards, health care cards and concession cards during Central Queensland break-ins has been sentenced for his crimes.
From chicken boner to crop sitter: $60m drug farm accused faces court
A Qld court has heard one of the accused workers from the $60 million Mount Maria drug operation has held a string of menial jobs before his alleged involvement with the marijuana farm.
Boozy P-plater says cat played a part in late-night crash
A teenage P-plater has paid a hefty price for crashing his girlfriend’s car in a Central Queensland residential area late at night.
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‘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.
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: Gladstone man charged with indecent treatment of child
A Gladstone man had his matter briefly heard in court after police charged him with indecent treatment of a child. Here’s what we know.
Central Qld bus company owner caught with drugs, rifle, ammo
The man was busted during a police drug operation after officers executed a search warrant at a Central Queensland cattle station. Here’s what happened.
Fractured pelvis, femur: Hoon flees crash after mate thrown from car
A Gladstone hoon fled the scene of a crash after his mate who was hanging out the window was thrown from the vehicle and seriously hurt. His list of injuries was extensive. See what happened in court.
‘I’ll stab your organs out’: Shirtless teen’s threat before vile act
A Central Queensland teenager broke into a dead woman’s home and stole money, and threatened a man in the street, but it was what he did after being arrested and placed in a police cell that was truly disgusting. Full details here.
Drugs rife? Telling question as more Central Qld mine workers front court
It may not be of “Houston, we’ve got a problem” proportions, but surely Central Queensland’s mining sector is looking at itself in the mirror and asking: “Do we have a drug problem?” Read our report here.
Tropical island resort group being sued for $180K in outstanding rates
Legal action has commenced as a Queensland council tries to recoup a large sum of money it says it is owed. This development is the latest in a series of troubles for the once thriving tourist island off the Queensland coast.
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