‘Each of these fatalities is avoidable’: Police plead with drivers
Following four fatal incidents within days, a Mackay-Whitsunday Superintendent has called on motorists to drive to conditions as the road toll climbs for 2024.
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‘Forever 27’: Rider killed in crash was expecting child with partner
The family of a 27-year-old man who died when the motorbike he was riding hit a cow are taking solace that “his spirit will forever live on in the memories we cherish”.
New details emerge over alleged teen assault on cruise ship
A man who allegedly molested an underage teen on a cruise boat off the Qld coast is out on bail, after his initial application was rejected.
Qld man dies in island beach drama
A Sunshine Coast man has died in the Whitsundays despite desperate efforts by paramedics to save him. DETAILS
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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.
‘Vision went black’: Whitsunday business hit with $820K lawsuit
A tourist site caretaker who suffered a brain injury on the job is suing his firm, claiming he was refused medical help and forced to stay at the worksite, hours away from the mainland. His former firm has hit back at the claims.
Police allege man wrote child exploitation material before Christmas
A Queensland man is facing serious allegations that he created written child abuse material in the week before Christmas. DETAILS
Fire crews continue to battle blaze caused by crash
Multiple fire crews continue to work on containing a large grass fire that stemmed from a car crash on a rural road west of Bowen.
Qld dad allegedly killed housemate in ‘violent fight’
Police have charged a Queensland dad with murder following the death of his housemate.
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
‘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
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