Terrifying crimes of region’s abusive or violent men in 2024
Domestic violence or assault offences continue to be a major problem for the Wide Bay Burnett, with offence numbers continuing to increase. Warning: Distressing Content
Police & Courts
‘Wait until I am finished’: Man repeatedly interrupts magistrate
A man charged with driving without due care and attention, among other offences, earned the ire of a magistrate when he repeatedly interrupted him in court.
Emergency crews race to truck crash on Bruce Hwy
Six people have been involved in crash involving multiple vehicles on the Bruce Hwy where traffic delays are expected near Tiaro. UPDATES.
Watch: Hooded prowler caught on rattled family’s new cameras
A Qld mum says buying security cameras instead of exchanging Christmas gifts with her partner was the right decision after creepy footage was captured so soon after installation this week. VIDEO.
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Watch: Multimillion-dollar alleged drug farms uncovered, 28 charged
Dozens of people have been charged, including five “unlawful non-citizens”, in the wake of a series of raids at properties allegedly turned into multimillion-dollar marijuana farms.
The 27 victims of the Wide Bay-Burnett road toll
Police in the Wide Bay-Burnett have been forced to deliver devastating news to families way too many times this year. As the road toll mounts, their pleas for road safety grows louder.
Surf instructor allegedly filmed, watched child abuse videos for years
Bombshell allegations have emerged following the second arrest of a Sunshine Coast surf instructor, who is accused of grooming, molesting and filming more children and deleting evidence.
Schoolgirl stalking manifesto, photos, addresses allegedly uncovered
A “truly disturbing” folder, which police allege shows young teen girls labelled “projects”, where they live, explicit sex talk and a Qld man’s musings about whether to “trap” one was not enough to stop him from getting bail.
Man, women face serious drug supply, trafficking, weapons charges
Two Gympie woman and one man will face serious drugs and weapons charges in the Supreme Court in 2025.
Convicted fraudster breaks into multiple rooms at beachside resort
A former aged care worker and mother of three who broke into five guest rooms at Twin Waters, used the showers and beds, and stole a range of items, has avoided spending Christmas in jail.
Two escape from floodwaters after car gets stuck
Two people have reportedly had a lucky escape after their vehicle became stuck in floodwaters in the Gympie region.
Car industry worker on parole after sickening attacks on woman
A 21-year-old Gympie man who punched his girlfriend in the head multiple times, threw shards of glass at her, and damaged her car was supported by his father when he faced the court this week.
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