‘Expensive snort’: Taxi driver dobs on cocaine-carrying passenger
A North Queensland farmer paid for much more than the cab fare after a night out partying in the Whitsundays.
Police & Courts
Why Bowen teen needs four weeks in Nebo fatal crash case
A Bowen teen charged over a crash that claimed the life of his friend Ethan Durnsford wants a one month delay in his case. Read the latest here.
Double drowning tragedy: Lengthy delay in Airlie Beach case
The case against a north Queensland regional council charged over a double drowning will face a lengthy adjournment.
Anti-coal activist blames crimes on ‘profound’ depression
A pair of activists that forced two coal terminals to shut down conveyors has faced court with one saying the punishment was ‘eye-opening’. Read what happened in court.
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Junkie whore: Man’s vile words to victim in choke hold
Whitsunday police had to taser the father of two following a violent episode at the watch-house.
Tough new youth bail laws ‘a bandaid solution’
Fears raised for Mackay and Whitsunday juveniles … ‘The reality is that kids don’t thrive in jail’
Drink-driving mum ends up in school carpark after crash
A drink driving mum who ended up in a primary school carpark after crashing her car will now be towing her kids around in a trailer for the next two years.
What suburbs thieves are targeting on the Coast
Find out what the property hot spots for thieves on the Sunshine Coast are.
Women accused of ignoring COVID order during lockdown
Two Bowen-based women fronted court after police allegedly caught them failing to social distance
Ex-Bowen man runs through barbed wire to escape police
Lawyer says he was embarrassed to be caught with a pipe after family paid for rehab.
Two-time ice trafficker pushes for early release
The 35 year old was pushing wholesale and street-level amounts of the dangerous drug across the Mackay region.
He put a knee to her throat: Dad’s ‘cruel’ DV attack
The 39 year old blames ice for his violence against women.
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