Crash blocks busy Whitsunday road
Two cars have collided on a busy Whitsunday road early this afternoon, less than an hour after a man was rushed to hospital after a crash in the Mackay region.
Police & Courts
‘Send nudes or I’ll hurt myself’: Rapist’s alleged Snapchat threat
A convicted Qld rapist faces fresh rape and child grooming charges after recent alleged chats online which police say escalated to physical abuse.
Miner flees cops in ‘dangerous’ dash down Bruce Hwy
Reaching speeds up to 130km/h, this parolee with a seven-page criminal history led police on a pursuit down Queensland’s major highway.
Alleged dealer accused of peddling drugs to kids
A North Queensland woman is facing more than 80 charges including trafficking, fraud and supplying drugs to minors.
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‘You’re not a f***ing copper’: Fisho throws crabs at inspector
A crabby Qld fisherman hurled threats, crustaceans, and even a stop sign in a bizarre blow-up at fisheries officers.
‘God set me free’: Child molesting tradie claims he’s cured
A Qld tradie who preyed on a 12-year-old girl claims he doesn’t need rehab because he no longer has “those desires” thanks to God.
Miner’s Macca’s run, yachtie’s cocktails: Whitsunday drink drivers
From birthday tequila shots to beers at Magnums, a few too many landed these drink drivers in Proserpine and Bowen courts. SEE THE LIST.
Boilermaker tells teen barmaid to flash amid double pub trouble
A Magistrate has condemned a boilermaker dad’s “disgusting” behaviour after he propositioned a teen worker at a local pub. It wasn’t his only bad boozy choice.
171 charges: Man accused of massive drug supply operation
A Whitsundays man alleged to have been involved in supplying drugs on more than 170 occasions has fronted court, facing serious charges including trafficking.
‘No secrets’: Police despair after four lives lost in tragic crashes
Frustrated police say it will take more than tougher law enforcement to stop the carnage on Queensland roads after a horror weekend which saw four people die in two accidents in Mackay alone. LATEST
Triple murder accused trial facing more delays
Police are looking to question new witnesses as the murder trial against an alleged triple killer may not start until the new year. This news comes in the weeks before the third anniversary of the horror shooting.
Tradie jailed after smashing through gate
A scaffolder has smashed his way into a home, destroying gates, doors and a television before fleeing when confronted by the bat-wielding homeowner.
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