Experts weigh in after recent light aircraft crashes
An aviation expert has weighed in after the Southern Downs recorded three aircraft crashes in recent months, including a tragic fatal incident at Palgrave.
Police & Courts
Crime wrap: Alleged drink driver’s off-road misadventure, pedestrian ran over
A young Southern Downs man woke up with more than a headache after his alleged drunken antics saw him charged with a string of offences. More here.
Deadly attack at Qld hospital: Elderly man ‘beaten with walking stick’
A major investigation is underway after a man in his 80s was allegedly attacked by another patient in a hospital ward, dying two days later.
Text messages reveal inner workings of alleged cocaine syndicate
Overseas holidays, unexplained wealth, and standover tactics are what police allege were involved in a drug syndicate they say was peddling cocaine, MDMA and marijuana on the Sunshine Coast. SEE THE INSIDE STORY
More Stories
Trio accused of rural crime spree with stolen cars, firearms, explosives
Police have charged three people following a major investigation into multiple alleged stealing offences across several rural communities.
Young motorcycle rider dies following highway crash
A young man has tragically lost his life as a result of a highway crash west of Toowoomba.
Watch: Chilling doco reveals how Queensland’s car thieves operate
Often fuelled by ice, a group of troubled teens hits the street every night to perform a “creep” until the sun comes up. Watch this chilling documentary, which takes you into the mind of these young offenders.
Flash point: Moment Qld’s youth crime crisis exploded in triple-fatal carnage
A horror triple fatal allegedly caused by a 13-year-old boy in a stolen car made Maryborough the epicentre of the state’s grief and anger surrounding the ongoing youth crime crisis. Here is how the tragedy unfolded.
Trial begins for man accused of ‘habitual sexual offending’
A trial has begun for a Southern Downs man who allegedly committed ‘repeated’ abuse against three young boys over a two-year period, while threatening to kill them if they ever told anyone. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT.
Worker electrocuted, flown to Brisbane after crane hits powerlines
Paramedics were called to a rural property southwest of Warwick after a worker was electrocuted and suffered serious burns.
Details: Bestiality, rape, torture case inches closer to being finalised
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. The couple accused of committing a string of depraved sexual offences against a young woman during an alleged kidnapping had their matters mention in court.
Drought charity wins defamation case after false social media claims
A woman who took to Facebook to falsely claim the operators of a drought charity were embezzling upwards of $15m has had her defence struck out of court.
Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/stanthorpe/police-courts/page/18