‘We no longer feel safe in our town’
Shocking videos showing disturbing behaviour in a once heritage-proud city have ignited debate among locals and calls for action. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
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Former teacher died in cell previously shut down for safety reasons
A former teacher who died while on remand facing child sexual abuse charges was placed in a cell known to pose dangerous risks to prisoner safety. His alleged victim has described his death as a ‘failure of justice’.
Grave robber jailed as families left ‘deeply distressed’
A thief who stole more than 100 memorial plaques from a cemetery on the Qld-NSW border has been sentenced to prison, with a furious magistrate condemning his actions as “despicable”.
Teen sentenced for role in violent shopping centre carjacking
A court has been told a woman was confronted by three Darling Downs teenagers as she loaded her groceries into her car at a major Ipswich shopping centre when her life changed forever.
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Club demands public beach boom gate to protect kids
The Mackay mayor fears a plea from volunteers to block off access to a car park at a popular beach could set a precedent for others to follow.
Byron council clash in bid to solve drinking water dilemma
Byron Shire councillors are at loggerheads over the best way to secure a town’s water supply before it’s too late – with some fairly dramatic options up in the air. Here’s what’s happening.
Trucking icon lends support to national mental health program
Australian trucking icon Neil Mansell Transport has lent its name and three trailers to a national program offering mental health support to people living in rural and remote parts of Australia.
‘Dead dog’: Mum makes disturbing threats during nasty break-up
A Warwick mum’s disturbing text threats to a man have been exposed, with the woman saying she had ‘associates’ that would rape and kill the man. Here’s why she did it.
‘Stop this craziness’: What you said about Native Title debate
The Native Title debate across Australia continues to spark a war of words. HAVE YOUR SAY
Young surfer loses leg after mauled by 3m shark
A young surfer has lost his leg after being attacked by a three-metre shark during a horror attack at a remote beach.
Police issue public plea after buggy rollover death
Police have renewed calls for anyone with information or dashcam vision of a crash that saw a Gordonvale man killed in a buggy rollover at Mount Isa last month to come forward.
Massive Northern Rivers build-to rent project taking shape
Plans for a pilot 50 apartment state government backed build-to-rent project in the Northern Rivers have been revealed. See what’s in the works.
Man charged with possessing alleged AI child abuse images
A Queensland man stuttered for 10 seconds in court after being asked why he was there, requiring the magistrate to reveal the details of his alleged offending.
10 unique SEQ Airbnb stays for less than a new Apple Watch
Have rising economic pressures left you scrapping a weekend away from the budget? Here’s 10 cosy Airbnbs across South East Queensland for a getaway that will cost you less than a brand new Apple Watch.
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