Climate activists denied bail for ‘dangerous’ coal port protest
A pair of activists has stopped work at a Bowen coal export facility within days of a similar protest near Mackay. Read what happened when they faced court.
Police & Courts
Man charged over Central Qld forklift death enters his pleas
The man accused of driving a forklift at Middlemount when it rolled and caused the death of soon-to-be father Joe Williams appeared in court for the first time. Read what he said.
8 hour gap: Magistrate exposes state youth care risk
A Mackay magistrate has detailed safety gaps at state care homes where there is no direct supervision of children for eight hours a day. His comments, on another case, follow the death of a 13-year-old boy who had been in care.
Boat skipper bursts into ‘fit of rage’ over sexual assault claim
A boat skipper has faced court after a ‘fit of rage’ at a luxury Whitsunday resort.
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Man admits to break-in but must wait to learn fate
The Cannonvale man was on parole when he stole a car and broke into an Airlie Beach unit.
Snakes alive: How many nope ropes is too many?
Why it’s always important to look first before fixing remote equipment…
Man accused of sexual acts against dog and child
The prisoner, who is also charged with child rape, seeks government funding for psychological testing.
PHOTOS: 13 people Coast police want to make enquiries with
Police are seeking these people to assist with various investigations into alleged shoplifting, vehicle thefts and public nuisance.
Cannonvale man charged after swag of items stolen from unit
Police allege he took the items before stealing a station wagon at the property.
Woman jailed for attacking staff at popular pub
She lunged at her victim, grabbing her face and digging her nails into the area around her eye.
Woman’s bold claim about 1kg MDMA worth $360k on street
Police allege she was ‘injecting’ during the bust but her lawyer says she was only at the unit to shower
POLICE PHOTOS: 1kg of MDMA uncovered in Airlie home
Whitsunday Police allege more than one kilogram of the drug and drug utensils were seized.
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