High level meth trafficker tries to have 10-year jail term reduced
A meth trafficker who sold more than $90k worth of ice during a two month drug dealing stint has argued his decade-long penalty is too harsh.
Police & Courts
‘No relevant experience’: Shock claims emerge over double lagoon drowning
A north Queensland council and the company it contracted to run lifeguard services at a popular lagoon where a father and son drowned have cast blame on each other over the double tragedy.
Sucker punch victim left with life-changing facial injuries
A Whitsunday man sucker punched a former workmate in the face, breaking his jaw resulting in the victim needing surgery. Find out what sparked it all.
‘I have absolutely no idea why I’m here’: Murder accused in court
A man awaiting trial for the murder of Jay Brogden appeared in court for other matters, claiming he had ‘no idea’ why he was there.
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Near miss as police car dodges oncoming overtaker
Police narrowly avoided a head-on collision near Proserpine
Drunk woman rifles through cars outside Collinsville Motel
She swiped a speaker and other goods after rummaging through the unlocked vehicles.
Last step in Beaconsfield hit and run case
The woman alleged to be behind the wheel the night Nilly Mooney was struck and killed is facing 42 charges.
Accused murderer has his case adjourned
A TOOWOOMBA man charged with murder, arson and cruelty to an animal has had his case adjourned in the city’s Magistrates Court.
P-plater’s licence suspended for 12 months in error
The drug-driving 20 year old lost her licence for almost 12 months before she even faced court.
86-year-old accused woman granted bail by court
AN 86-YEAR-OLD Toowoomba woman charged after an alleged neighbourhood dispute has been granted bail by a city court.
Miner behind attempt to blow up Labor candidate’s car
The Mackay man was identified through his fingerprint left on the Dawson candidate’s car during the Federal Election campaign.
Woman pushed from car in ‘disgraceful’ assault
Magistrate says man’s former girlfriend could have been killed when an argument escalated into violence.
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