Accused extortionist pays up for breaching bail
A woman accused of extortion and assaulting someone over the age of 60 landed herself in more trouble by failing to follow her bail.
Police & Courts
Rape, grooming: Man, 61, charged with horror child sex offences
Police are investigating a North Queensland man’s history in Brisbane after charging him with multiple child sex offences, including rape and grooming.
Monsters, lawless teens: Inside record number of Qld court appeals
Since taking the legal helm of a state rocked by senseless crimes, Qld’s Attorney-General has challenged a record number of sentences. We speak to the families of victims and get rare insight into the process.
‘Zip down, looking at child’: Jungle gym gazer’s gross act
“You couldn’t control yourself”. These were the words of a disgusted Qld Magistrate after a man was caught committing an obscene act near a children’s playground.
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Property petrol bombed after slur sends drunk dad over edge
A Qld mechanic had already been subjected to calls to his work making depraved claims when one comment led to a dangerous drunken decision.
‘Trafficking, supply’: Woman, 24, on 80+ drug charges
This North Queensland woman, who police allege was trafficking and dealing drugs and supplying them to minors, faces more than 80 charges.
‘Rockfall risk’, dodgy depot: Earthmoving company in deep trouble
A Qld excavation company and the couple behind it have been warned their 15-month “freekick” is over and must now follow these court orders.
‘Poke holes in you’: Axe-wielding arsonist torches Ford Ranger
A Qld man was living “rent free” on a friend’s property when he went wild while drunk, setting fire to a ute and making frightening threats.
Miner blames boatie mate for Great Barrier Reef fishing fail
A miner, whose fishing trip in his brand-new boat cost him much more than fuel, says it’s his mate’s fault.
Man faces court over alleged six-year stalking spree
Police allege this 36-year-old North Queenslander stalked three men. DETAILS.
‘Glad the cops got me’: Drunk hoon caught ripping burnout in front of police
A commercial diver who picks sea cucumbers was supposed to drive his unregistered vehicle straight home — but he went to the pub and got on the drink instead.
Home invasion victim allegedly busted on big Bruce Hwy drug run
A southeast Qld man arrested 900km away from home on the Bruce Highway claims he was on his way to sell his car, but police say allege he had a more sinister reason for his road trip north.
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