Bestiality greyhound racer gets dog ownership ban overturned
A former greyhound trainer who pleaded guilty to bestiality has had a dog ownership banning order overturned just months after it was made. *Distressing content
Police & Courts
Police fine with bail for alleged child sexual offender in tourist region
A man facing horror child abuse allegations has been granted a conditional release to a popular Queensland tourist spot after it was revealed there was no police objection to his bail.
‘Just gone missing’: Cattle rustler confesses to stock theft
A Queensland grazier has fronted court for cattle duffing and having stock branded with an unregistered mark. He has entered pleas to the charges.
Quasi lawyer claim after ‘advocate’s’ alleged role in murder court case
Queensland’s legal watchdog has filed a complaint against a self-proclaimed “legal advocate” over allegations she’s been offering lawyer-like services and acting for a mother charged with her daughter’s murder.
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Second bail bid for mum accused of repeat assault against partner
A mother accused of repeatedly assaulting her ex-partner and his mother in different locations across Queensland amid custody arguments has asked to be released on bail once again.
Qld mining company fined $720k over crushing death, injury
A Queensland mining company has learned its fate after one of its workers was crushed to death just months after another worker suffered a serious injury.
23 Mackay Whitsunday drug offenders exposed
From commercial-level trafficking to people caught holding drugs “just for a mate”, these 23 men and women learnt the hard way what happens when you’re caught with illicit substances. See the hotspots.
Slain mum had ‘never spoken’ to alleged gunman, friend claims
A distraught close friend of a Mackay mum shot dead in her driveway has spoken out as Red Cross counsellors door knock traumatised neighbours kept awake “hearing gunshots” in their head.
112 charges, $20k fine: Repeat thief faces his fate
A young man has faced his fate, including a potential 20k fine, after he repeatedly stole from servos between Bowen and Yeppoon.
WATCH: 10-day crime blitz nabs 250+ people on 596 charges
The statewide Operation Whiskey Legion has had ‘absolutely outstanding’ success in the tropical north with hundreds charged with offences including rape, sexual assault, DV, armed robberies and more. SEE THE VIDEO
Charges filed after historic building left to ruin, decay
The new buyer of an abandoned heritage-listed building in the Mackay CBD could face hefty repair bills after its current owner allegedly failed to comply with orders to fix it.
Diamonds to dope: Drug mule miner’s mouth stash
A Queensland miner, previously shown leniency over an MDMA, diamond, gold and cash haul, found himself back before the same judge and this time, his crime was hard to swallow… literally.
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