When dump truck quarry death findings will be handed down
North Queensland quarry bosses are yet to receive the findings of four-day hearing into the 2018 death of worker Adam Malone. Find out the next steps.
Police & Courts
Meth addict vows to make a change from life of crime and couchsurfing
An Airlie Beach woman with aspirations to work with children has checked into rehab after committing multiple crimes while in the grips of a meth addiction.
Luxury resort worker canned for five-finger booze discounts
A ‘mature-aged’ woman has been told she ‘should know better’ after being caught red-handed stealing from her workplace.
Bridge stabbings, highway shootings: Mackay’s murderers named
From stabbing strangers under busy Mackay bridges to shooting strangers on the Bruce Highway, there have been some horrifying cases heard in Mackay’s court. Read the full list of the region’s murderers.
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How a spilt drink at the pub led to a one-punch hit
‘The consequences of what you did could have been so much worse, you could be in jail for a very long time’
Man accused of using bestiality video to extort ex
It is alleged the offending occurred late last year and involved a dog.
Police appeal to public about boat equipment theft
Police are calling on Whitsunday residents for information.
Man facing torture, assault charges in alleged DV case
It is alleged the offending occurred in April this year in Mackay.
Mum in court for crash that claimed her daughter’s life
Mirani fatal: ‘You’ve got the worst penalty that can ever be imposed on anyone in their life.’
Fraudster swindled quadruple amputee for more than $100,000
The Whitsunday man took money from two ‘vulnerable’ friends to try and gain access to a ‘mythical’ $31 million in overseas accounts.
‘Old’ paedophile groomed Mackay teens for sex
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The 78-year-old convicted child sex offender tried to ‘prostitute’ young girls for money.
Iced up man choked girlfriend in ‘violent’ DV attack
The 25 year old claims he had a “sickening” upbringing.
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