Busted: Drivers on drugs, booze or unlicensed face court
A young driver who had a drug in his system when he crashed and was trapped in his car is among the latest traffic offenders to get their punishment.
Police & Courts
‘Hiding in the closet’: Police catch serial DV offender
Police responded under a “priority code” to a Central Queensland residence where there was “lots of yelling and screaming” but once there, the job took a twist.
‘Going to slice your neck’: Man’s alleged threat to woman
A man who allegedly threatened to burn a woman’s house down and slice her neck, has made a bid for freedom in a Central Queensland court.
271 per cent increase in car thefts: CQ still ignored
No Central Queensland town has made the cut for a youth justice parliamentary committee regional tour of the state. But one local MP says that will change.
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Rodeo clown’s meth addiction puts police target on his back
A Central Queensland rodeo clown has been given a jail sentence after being the target of a police drug distribution operation. Here’s how it unfolded.
Speeding drunk’s horrifying near miss after being booted from pub
A man who was so drunk he was refused entry to a Central Queensland pub, hopped in his car and clocked speeds of about 95kmh in a residential area as police followed him. Here’s what happened next.
‘You old f—ing dog’: Triple-0 called as mum causes loud street disturbance
A Central Queensland mother of three has been told she “cannot be drinking liquor in the street” following her latest run-in with the law. Here’s what happened.
‘Looping circus music’: Teacher in ugly neighbour dispute says he was antagonised
A Central Queensland teacher has faced court after he entered his neighbour’s yard and took an ongoing dispute into his own hands.
Smoke warning as fire rages near Boyne Valley cattle properties
Eight fire crews are now responding to reports of an out-of-control vegetation fire heading towards a cattle property west of Miriam Vale as responders consider establishing a wet line. Here’s what we know.
Fake 50s: Businesses targeted during truckie’s meth spiral
As a truck driver’s life unravelled in the grip of meth abuse, he targeted a number of Central Queensland businesses armed with counterfeit cash during his crime spree.
‘Vile’: Man sent ex-partner 60+ abusive texts, smashed her laptop
A Central Queensland man sent his ex-partner more than 60 abusive and vile text messages in eight days, calling her a “f—ing disease ridden b—h” and telling her to kill herself. Read what else he did.
‘F—ing catch me’: Drunk man runs from police after ‘whipping’ officer
A highly intoxicated young Gladstone man ran from police after ‘whipping’ an officer outside a popular nightclub. Find out what happened in court.
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