‘Ultimate breach of trust’: Magistrate to siblings’ alleged killer carer
A carer who allegedly deliberately drove into a tree, killing two sibling clients, claims he’ll be ok if he’s released and can go back to work. *DISTRESSING*.
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Woman killed in horror highway head-on collision
A woman has died, a teenager is fighting for life and a man in his 60s has been taken to hospital following a horror head-on crash on a regional highway near Gympie. Latest:
‘Don’t drive when you’re angry’: Bloke blitzes speed limit on way home from gym
A young driver has told a shocked magistrate he was driving 40km/h over the speed limit on Power Road because he was in a hurry to get home after working out at the gym.
Knuckle duster, drug fail for Ford-driving dad with no licence
When police pulled over a father of six, an illegal weapon purchased online was just the start of his problems.
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Coroner to review toddler’s death after drowning on Tinana property
Police say the death of 23-month-old Onyx Packer is not being treated as suspicious, with a report now being prepared for the coroner.
Court closed once again in day 6 of businessman’s rape committal
The wheels of justice ground inexorably on in the 750-day case of Burnett businessman Joe Prendergast, who has entered no plea to multiple charges including 11 counts of rape.
‘Won’t jeopardise Pheobe’s justice’: Slain teen’s family’s big call
Pheobe Bishop’s family has made a tough decision while also revealing which organisations will benefit from funds raised in her honour.
New details emerge over Pheobe murder investigation
Exclusive court documents have revealed Kieren Mittelheuser allegedly knew about the murder of Pheobe Bishop and helped the accused evade justice.
Bruce Hwy lane reopened after 4WD towing caravan jackknifes
Traffic was slowed to a crawl between the Sunshine Coast and Gympie after a crash, but the busy roadway has since reopened.
Baby cruelty charges: Qld mum accused of ‘deplorable’ abuse
A baby is in hospital and his mother in custody after harrowing allegations of cruelty against her “totally defenceless” boy came to light on the Sunshine Coast. *Distressing.
Man, 59, charged after hospital meth fire sparks major emergency
A man will face court after allegedly triggering a multiple emergency and hazmat situation at the Bundaberg Hospital.
‘Highest I’ve seen in Qld’: Drink driver reading shocks Magistrate
A Magistrate who has worked across Queensland said he was “horrified” to think others were on the road with this Gympie region woman as her staggering blood alcohol content was revealed.
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