‘Can be catastrophic’: Man blasted for putting pregnant partner in chokehold
A man with a history of violence has been blasted for lashing out against his pregnant girlfriend while he was so drunk he could not tell she was unable to breathe.
Police & Courts
Young man stalked, sexually assaulted carer
A young man has avoided any further punishment after damaging a car being driven by a pregnant woman, stalking and sexually assaulted his carer while on bail, and joy-riding in a stolen car before setting it on fire.
Elderly woman seriously injured in car, train crash
A woman in her 80s was flown to Townsville with serious leg injuries after the vehicle she was driving collided with a train and flipped north of Mackay.
Convicted killer going blind in jail after busted with drugs
A convicted killer, who was jailed for his role in a violent home invasion that resulted in the death of a man with a samurai sword, is back behind bars after a relapse resulting from a shocking eye disease.
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A man and his police dog: Meet PD Baron
Mackay Police has a new furry four-legged recruit and he’s brought with him a paw-some set of skills no other local PD possesses. Find out more.
‘Meth, coke, ammo’: Contractor’s ‘chaotic lifestyle’ linked to 24 charges
A lead hand for a civil contracting company has been sentenced over a slew of dicey drug-linked decisions. But his lawyer says he’s back on track.
‘Dad’s life was worth more’: Daughters’ fury as deadly plane crash case dropped
Heartbroken Queensland sisters have broken their silence, disappointed by the DPP’s abrupt decision not to prosecute a pilot over the Christmas Day plane crash in paradise which killed their beloved dad. VIDEO, SPECIAL REPORT.
‘I no longer feel safe’: Victim speaks out as car thief jailed
A young car thief has received back to back driving disqualifications totalling more than 20 years for a month-long crime spree including two serious crashes stealing a $10,000 ring.
Injured cyclist taken to hospital after crash with car
A cyclist has been injured and taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Mackay. DETAILS
$240k through account: Meth dealer’s staggering 12 page rapsheet
A Qld meth trafficker sold to 27 people over 15 months while running a ‘busy’ enterprise that turned over hundreds of thousands of dollars. But she won’t spend another day in jail.
Newbie grazier makes wild excuses after he’s caught cattle duffing
A Queensland grazier who rounded up a few extra cattle that weren’t his before going to the abattoir has learnt his fate in court.
Accused rapist and child abuser in coma
The case against a man facing horror historic sex abuse allegations has been delayed after it was revealed he is currently in a vegetative state in hospital.
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