Police catch mushroom-taking traveller on mind-bending toilet trip
A traveller out at a Whitsunday nightclub told police the best place to be on hallucinogenic drugs was not the dancefloor. See why he preferred to enjoy his trip in the toilets.
Police & Courts
Methed-up airport crim’s earwax lands him in hot water
A North Queensland rigger said meth was to blame for a clumsy crime under the gaze of Brisbane Airport security cameras and Australian Federal Police. See what the court thought of that excuse.
‘Faith in humanity restored’: Stabbed sunbather leaves hospital
A young hairdresser stabbed while sunbathing alone on a Mackay beach is now recovering with her family as an online campaign for her nears $20k.
Dashcam footage identifies two suspects in Bruce Highway car arson
Two persons of interest have been caught on dashcam in investigations into a spate of car torchings in the Mackay Proserpine region. Watch the footage here.
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‘You can’t fool the system’: Magistrate slams farmer’s claim
The man was dropped by his legal counsel, tried to take his case to trial twice and claimed a farm chemical gave him a positive reading
MASSIVE BUST: Bizarre excuse accused used when pulled over
Two people have been charged after police seized drugs and more than $100,000 cash in a hire car in the Tweed.
Man sets mate on fire in drunken prank gone wrong
A young man was left with deep-tissue burns after his mate poured petrol on his chest as he slept and set it alight.
Man ‘used fake $1 and $2 coins’ at Cannonvale business
Whitsunday police are appealing for information about a man who they allege may have use counterfeit money
Teens lead cops on wild chase in stolen Porsche
Three teenagers will face court after allegedly leading police on a wild chase in a stolen Porsche before a dramatic arrest on the Bruce Highway last night.
Woman six-times limit pulled over to drink a bottle of wine
The magistrate said the woman was lucky to be alive after she crashed into a ditch in Bowen
Drivers held at knifepoint in alleged violent crime spree
Watch the dramatic arrest of a Mooloolaba man after an alleged crime spree that involved holding two drivers at knifepoint, including an Australia Post worker.
Police on the hunt to identify Collinsville motorbike rider
Do you know this motorbike rider? Police are appealing for assistance into identifying the rider and bike.
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