Police find bags of drugs, shortened firearm in CQ raid
Bags of drugs and a shortened firearm were seized in a Central Queensland police raid and there were still twists to come when the man charged faced court.
Police & Courts
‘A few hard truths’: Golf club thief’s unusual act
After stealing a set of golf clubs from a player at a Central Queensland golf course, the thief hocked them but the surprising twist was still to come.
Man injured in crash to appear in court for alleged drink driving
A 26-year-old man has received a head injury and a notice to appear in court after he allegedly crashed into a parked car near Gladstone.
Fireys’ seven-hour battle with slow-moving grassfire near Gladstone
Up to six crews have been battling throughout the day to contain a bush fire south of Gladstone, with light finally at the end of the tunnel as the day draws to a close.
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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.
‘Strip the flesh off’: Axe-wielding son’s alleged threats against elderly mum
Allegedly wielding an axe and blow torch, a Central Queensland man is accused of harassing his frail mum in a scene straight out of a horror movie.
Rescue chopper called after teen crashes dirt bike
Emergency services have rushed to a private property where a teenage boy suffered significant facial injuries in a dirt bike crash.
Boxing Day blunder: Teen drivers hit fence
Police have asked for dash-cam footage after two teens crashed a car into a fence on Boxing Day near Gladstone.
Car rolls, young girl crashes motorbike on Christmas
Several road accidents occured in the Central region on Christmas Day this year.
Named: Gladstone’s boozy, drugged drivers busted
An engineer, a retired butcher and a machinery operator were among the latest drink drivers to face Gladstone court, while three mums fronted for drug driving.
‘Too many beers’: Miner on pizza run falls asleep behind wheel
A driver who fell asleep at a busy Rockhampton intersection says he was on his way home after picking up pizzas. But boozy driving wasn’t the only crime added to his already eight-page history.
Immigrant punched woman in the head ‘numerous times’
A man who had only recently arrived in Australia when he was arrested for bashing a woman has been warned he might not get the stay in the country if he doesn’t change.
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