UPDATE: Bundamba baby’s condition improves
A baby boy who was located in a critical condition on Tuesday has been stabilised in hospital as investigation continue.
Police & Courts
Daughter recounts mother’s screams in Wilsonton 9 hearing
A WOMAN has told a court of listening to her mother’s screams and hearing a “cutting sound” as the pair lay on the floor of a unit while being attacked.
Teen slashed from chin to ear in shopping centre brawl
An 18-year-old man is still on the run after allegedly stabbing a teenage girl at a major Sunshine Coast shopping centre on Monday afternoon. WARNING: Graphic image
Morcombes honour Daily for pursuit of Daniel’s story
Denise Morcombe says her son’s remains – and his killer – would never have been found were it not for the work of her local newspaper.
Hearing over Wilsonton 9 murder case begins
A committal hearing into nine Toowoomba people accused of murder arising from the death of Wilsonton mother Debbie Combarngo has started.
Car thieves caught after wrong turn down a one-way street
IT HELPS to know the roads if you want to escape police while driving under in the influence, in a stolen vehicle.
SHOCK TWIST: Baby Beau’s death now considered suspicious
A complex investigation has identified a timeline of interest and police are asking the community for help.
‘ABHORRENT, RACIST’: Teen sues police over alleged assault
THE 17-year-old’s lawyer said his client wanted to contribute to preventing other acts of violence against Aboriginal members of the community.
HUGE RAID: Ice, guns, taser and bobcat seized in drug raids
COVID-19 will not get in the way of police breaking down doors and raiding drug dealers.
Evidence doubts lead to man acquitted of sexual offending
A QUEENSLAND Judge has found a man not guilty in relation to six sexual offences he was accused of, citing doubts he has about the young complainant’s evidence.
Police uncover wanted man smuggled in a car boot
POLICE often find drugs and other contraband secreted in cars crossing into Queensland. Rarely do they find a vehicle smuggling a person.
MASSIVE BUST: Bizarre excuse accused used when pulled over
Two people have been charged after police seized drugs and more than $100,000 cash in a hire car in the Tweed.
Man sets mate on fire in drunken prank gone wrong
A young man was left with deep-tissue burns after his mate poured petrol on his chest as he slept and set it alight.
Teens lead cops on wild chase in stolen Porsche
Three teenagers will face court after allegedly leading police on a wild chase in a stolen Porsche before a dramatic arrest on the Bruce Highway last night.
Answers needed, 17 years after indigenous man’s death
PROUD indigenous man Barry Turbane-McAvoy was arrested by police in April 1993 for an alleged unlawful use of a motor vehicle – two days later, he was dead.
Police to meet with Black Lives Matter protest organisers
POLICE will meet with the organisers of a Black Lives Matter protest scheduled for tomorrow to discuss how the event can go ahead.
SHOOTING: Toowoomba man wounded after altercation
IT IS understood the man was shot by a person known to him.
Teen involved in alleged pistol-wielding pursuit seeks bail
THE teen seeking bail is one of three young adults in custody over the alleged incident which took place in November.
Accused robber found with replica pistol
A BALLINA man accused of armed robbery has pleaded guilty to possessing a replica pistol.
Adding ‘propaganda’ to mail could cost 5 years in jail
PENALTIES explained after woman finds anti-COVID-19 propaganda in a government letter.
Service station employee threatened with knife during holdup
POLICE are investigating the circumstances around an armed robbery which occured at a Ballina service station on Thursday night.
Crime investigation’s happy ending after sex doll uncovered
Investigations into a body found wrapped in a blanket in bushland in Bowen have been concluded.
Man who led police on chase in stolen car granted bail
HE was on a community corrections order for a break-in and theft at the time.
Tributes for beloved family man killed in house fire
FAMILY and friends of a Toowoomba man who was killed in a suspicious house fire have described him as a “quirky soul” who cared for others.
Janetzki: Proposed DV laws would ‘fix failures’
TOOWOOMBA South MP and attorney-general opposition spokesman David Janetzki said the LNP’s proposed plan to better combat domestic violence would fix issues.
Scammers exploiting coronavirus fears
They claim to be providing official information on coronavirus but are attempts to try and obtain personal data
Toowoomba court commits pair to trial on murder charge
THE two men have been committed to stand trial on a charge of murder arising from the disappearance of then 28-year-old Sam Price-Purcell in 2015.
BORDER CLOSURE: What it really means for us in Northern NSW
RESIDENTS will be locked out of casual visits to Queensland for the first time in more than 100 years from Wednesday.
Man kissed chest of seven-year-old girl after drinking
AFTER being charged with indecent treatment of a child under 12 in 2017, a man has fronted court for breaching his suspended sentence.
CCTV released in hunt for Sarina taxi driver stabber
Police hope video related to Sarina taxi driver stabbing will jog the memories of potential witnesses.
What you need to know if you have to go to court
NEW measures have been put in place to protect people who need to go to court against coronavirus.
Police suspend roadside breath tests over COVID-19 concerns
DESPITE stopping roadside breath and drug tests road safety remained a priority
UPDATE: Homicide investigation ongoing after man shot dead
Police remain at a crime scene after the discovery of a man’s body
$50k fellowship to help find solutions to ‘failed system’
Australia isn’t doing enough to help at-risk kids but this man hopes to change that.
Emily now an inspiration after years of constant turmoil
THE transgeneder woman revealed her true self to 150 of her fellow council depot workers in Ballina, and a lot has changed since then.
300 telephone intercepts in case against firefighter
He is facing a host of serious cocaine supply allegations.
Woman ‘strangled, raped, robbed’ in horrific DV attack
A Queensland woman has been subjected to a horrifying series of alleged attacks, including being strangled, raped and robbed at knifepoint.
Delta’s alleged stalker in court to face fresh charge
South Grafton man showed ‘fixated’ and ‘obsessive’ behaviour towards singer, court told
Woman carjacked while waiting for family at shopping centre
THE offender had been released on parole just five days earlier.
‘YOU’RE FORGIVEN’: Boatie’s heartfelt letter to thieves
A FATHER has sent a heartfelt letter addressed to the thieves that snatched his boat early on a Monday morning.
‘I want to get help. I don’t want to get sentenced to jail’
THE 22-year-old Ballina man led police on pursuits involving a stolen car.
20 men involved in violent brawl
THE victim was pushed, punched in the mouth and knocked to the ground, before being kicked in the head.
Lismore teacher sent back to Cambodian prison
FORMER Lismore teacher says he is innocent of charges he indecently assaulted boys in Cambodia.
Stealing to keep air-conditioners running
A WOMAN has copped the heat of a fine after stealing electricity to keep cool.
8 crimes on the rise in Northern Rivers towns
Major crimes have declined right across the region, but there are still some worrying trends, new data shows.
Large haul of cannabis and Viagra were for ‘personal use’
THE 50-year-old man told police that all of the drug found was his and for his own personal use, the court head.
Shock verdict on Casino childcare centre allegations
A MAGISTRATE has reached a verdict in the case of a childcare centre operator accused of failing to report hazards and a complaint made by a parent.
Terrifying break-in: Mum sexually assaulted while she slept
THE Goonellabah woman was sleeping next to her daughters, aged 4 and 5, when she woke to find a man on her bed.
Drugs likely bound for ‘lucrative market’ in QLD
AN alleged speeding offence brought the vehicle to the attention of police.
Teen flashed his penis to female cops and peed on floor
A TOOWOOMBA teenager who exposed his penis to female police officers before urinating on the watch house floor has avoided conviction.
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