Driver charged over three-vehicle Bruce Highway horror crash
A Townsville man has been charged over a deadly Bruce Highway crash between Mackay and Proserpine. DETAILS
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‘He’s not a hopeless criminal’: Dad’s last chance to break family cycle
A Queensland carpenter and father of two who previously went ‘crazy, mad, and dangerous’ on a meth-fuelled armed robbery will have to make a choice between his love for drugs or love for his young daughters.
LIST: Drink or drug drivers in Proserpine Court
A skipper, a mum-of-three and an Italian citizen were among those who appeared in Proserpine Magistrate Court this week. DETAILS
Mum charged with murder maintains her innocence
A Queensland mum’s push to have the murder charge against her struck out has been rejected with the case committed to the supreme court.
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Eight injured, three students confirmed in rural school bus crash
The Education Department has confirmed three students suffered injuries in a crash between a bus and car on a rural road in the state’s north-west. UPDATED
Dive instructor’s free boozy night a ‘boost’ for tourism numbers
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‘Blurred vision for days’: Mum sprays cops’ eyes with mystery chemical
When police were called to help a woman who appeared “drug-affected” and wandering into the street their efforts landed them in hospital.
Couple with baby terrified after man breaks into hotel room, starts shouting
A drunken man has scared a couple and their baby when he broke into their hotel room after a night of drinking, started shouting and then pushed the dad. DETAILS
Trailer tyre causes Bruce Highway blaze
A towed trailer has caused a grass fire by the side of the Bruce Highway that threatens traffic going into a North Queensland town. Here’s what we know.
Bruce Hwy reopened after four injured in truck vs car crash
One man was airlifted to hospital and three others were injured in a truck and car collision that shut the Bruce Highway between Mackay and Rockhampton. UPDATES
Rape case against stepdad declared a mistrial
The trial of a man charged with historic child abuse offences has fallen over after a jury failed to come to a unanimous verdict. WARNING: Distressing content
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