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Blake Antrobus covers Queensland courts and crime for NCA NewsWire. He began his career in journalism in 2015, migrating from Sydney’s northern beaches to southwest Queensland. He has covered politics, crime, education and general news for newspapers across the state.

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BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 8, 2021: Tracy Ann Thomson (green dress) leaves Brisbane Supreme Court after being convicted for being an accessory to manslaughter. She was released on parole. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Ex-lover’s act to hide body-in-a-barrel killer

The former lover of body-in-a-barrel murderer Zlatko Sikorsky helped aid and hide him during a statewide manhunt, a court has been told.

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Willow Dunn is the 4 year old girl who died at Cannon Hill and her father Mark Dunn has been charged with murder Picture Facebook

Doctor reveals girl’s horror injuries

The father and stepmother of Brisbane girl Willow Dunn will stand trial charged with the four-year-old’s murder.

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Hannah‘s last heroic act before death

Hannah Clarke’s heroic final act to protect her kids before her horrific death has been revealed in a Queensland court.

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Brisbane Magistrates Court Daniel Sica appears on various driving and theft charges Photographer Philip Norrish NO BY LINE

Side hustle of notorious murderer’s son

A Brisbane court has been told why the son of a notorious Queensland murderer turned to crimes of his own.

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People pay tribute at the scene in Alexandra Hills where Matty Field and Kate Leadbetter were killed by an out of control car while walking their dog.Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Dad’s bizarre request to dodge jail

The father of a teenager charged with the murder of a pregnant couple on Australia Day has revealed why he wants to stay out of jail.

UpdatedTravel Incidents

CCTV footage released by police media of missing Belgian Backpacker Theo Hayez (hat, beige pants), last seen in Byron Bay on May 31.

‘Unacceptable’ detail in backpacker’s inquest

An inquest into the disappearance of a Belgian backpacker has been told of an ‘unacceptable’ situation preventing crucial data from being disclosed.

How states enforce gun ban laws

WA Police are being given sweeping powers to keep guns out of the hands of bikies. Here is how other states are cracking down on serious criminals.

Small Business

General generic coffee photo of 2 cappuccinos served in a mug at a Cairns coffee shop. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cafe owner’s eye-watering Covid fine

A cafe owner has voiced her outrage after revealing the eye-watering fine she received for not having a CovidSafe plan in place.

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Man charged over Far North Qld death

A man has been charged with murder after a 35-year-old victim was allegedly shot in Far North Queensland.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - NOVEMBER 23, 2021., Frederick Row Row's sister Pam White-Row Row (right) and his daughter Sheanea Row Row stand for a photo outside the Coroner's Court in Brisbane. The coroner delivered his findings into the death of Indigenous man Frederick Row Row, who died in custody in August 2016, Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

‘Treated like nothing’: Jail death disgust

A coroner has handed down his findings into the death of a man who died in a Central Queensland prison as the man’s family voice their outrage.

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