Crash blocks busy Whitsunday road
Two cars have collided on a busy Whitsunday road early this afternoon, less than an hour after a man was rushed to hospital after a crash in the Mackay region.
Police & Courts
‘Send nudes or I’ll hurt myself’: Rapist’s alleged Snapchat threat
A convicted Qld rapist faces fresh rape and child grooming charges after recent alleged chats online which police say escalated to physical abuse.
Miner flees cops in ‘dangerous’ dash down Bruce Hwy
Reaching speeds up to 130km/h, this parolee with a seven-page criminal history led police on a pursuit down Queensland’s major highway.
Alleged dealer accused of peddling drugs to kids
A North Queensland woman is facing more than 80 charges including trafficking, fraud and supplying drugs to minors.
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171 charges: Man accused of massive drug supply operation
A Whitsundays man alleged to have been involved in supplying drugs on more than 170 occasions has fronted court, facing serious charges including trafficking.
‘No secrets’: Police despair after four lives lost in tragic crashes
Frustrated police say it will take more than tougher law enforcement to stop the carnage on Queensland roads after a horror weekend which saw four people die in two accidents in Mackay alone. LATEST
Triple murder accused trial facing more delays
Police are looking to question new witnesses as the murder trial against an alleged triple killer may not start until the new year. This news comes in the weeks before the third anniversary of the horror shooting.
Tradie jailed after smashing through gate
A scaffolder has smashed his way into a home, destroying gates, doors and a television before fleeing when confronted by the bat-wielding homeowner.
‘Be a role model’: Judge’s warning to dad of eight caught stealing, trespassing
A dad to eight and grandfather of 24 has been told he has a “big job” providing his children with someone to look up to after he was caught stealing and not showing up to court.
‘I’ll cut your throat: Man threatens victim with large cane knife
A man was seen walking down a Nth Qld street talking to himself before he entered a man’s yard and threatened to cut his throat in a terrifying attack.
Teen busted speeding down highway slapped with hefty fine
A teen P-plater has lost his licence after being caught speeding more than 50km over the limit on the Bruce Highway.
Man accused of stalking three denies charges
Prosecutors have been asked to supply evidence after a man denied stalking, intimidating, harassing or abusing three people.
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