Alleged driver in fatal Bowen hit-and-run revealed
The man police believe was the motorist responsible for a fatal hit-and-run on a Bowen road can now be revealed — with police accusing him of a crime spree before and after the crash.
Police & Courts
Push on drunk tourist lands security guard in court, unemployed
An Airlie Beach security guard who shoved a drunk tourist trying to pull a fast one on him has lost his job, security licence and been charged with assault. Do you agree with the police’s actions?
Accused servo armed robber was on 290km crime spree: Police
A five-hour alleged crime spree that police claim started with the assault of two women in Mackay finally ended outside Inkerman when police arrested the man accused of armed robbery and more.
Bruce Highway blocked for hours after furniture truck rollover
The state highway was cut off for several hours after a truck rolled south of Proserpine, blocking the roadway in both directions. And delays are still expected.
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Illegal reef fisherman blames mistake on not being able to read
The case of a man accused of illegal fishing in a Great Barrier Reef protected zone has finally come to an end more than two years after it was first heard in court. His solicitor says this has caused him to become homeless.
Man in his 70s attacked in Airlie Beach park
Officers are calling for any witnesses to come forward following reports a man was assaulted in the early hours at a popular tourist town. DETAILS
MP unwittingly writes reference for convicted child rapist after arrest warrant bungle
A Queensland MP says he unwittingly gave a reference to a convicted child rapist who may have avoided facing punishment for some of his horror crimes but not for a chance encounter with police.
Man screams ‘help me’ after horror fall from resort’s infinity pool
A tourist at a popular Whitsundays resort has told of the horrifying moment she heard a man scream ‘help me’ after he reportedly fell 3m from an infinity edge pool. LATEST
Contractor punched and kicked by cattle graziers in scrap over fence
A family of miners and cattle graziers have wound up in court after having beef with a contractor who repeatedly damaged their barb-wire fence. See how it all unfolded.
Overly hands on former council candidate sentenced for assaulting woman
A cafe owner who wanted to be a councillor in a Queensland town has faced court for assaulting a woman after he put his hands in the pockets of her shorts. DETAILS
Granny’s heated tirade over Airbnb business dispute
A grandmother of five has assaulted her landlord, who she ‘thought was a friend’, over a business arrangement gone wrong. The two continued arguing even after police arrived.
‘Saved him from the worst’: New details in alleged shooting
New details can be revealed about a shooting incident involving a pizza delivery driver, where police allege a man emerged from the dark, pointed a rifle toward the teen driver and fired.
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