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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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Samantha Lea Parker was sentenced in the District Court in Brisbane.

Why man chased neighbour with pitchfork

A man chased a neighbour away from his home with a pitchfork – even jabbing her – when she rocked up at his place with terrifying intentions.

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Emergency services are attending to a 21-year-old man who has fallen down a cliff at Sunshine Beach.

One critical after serious crash

One person has suffered critical injuries and two others have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in the state’s north.

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Kelly Wilkinson has been identified as the person found dead at Arundel on the Gold Coast. her estranged husband Brian Johnston has been arrested and charged with her death Picture: Facebook

‘No words’: Family’s pain after Kelly’s death

A heartbreaking statement has been read out on behalf of the grieving family of Kelly Wilkinson, who was allegedly murdered by her estranged husband.

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Killer to fight gruesome murder conviction

A murderer jailed for life for killing a Queensland man in a gruesome way before his body was discovered in a mummified state is fighting his conviction.

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Former Queensland bank manager Pauline Mary Smith.

BMW fraudster says jail bad for her health

A former bank manager jailed for selling a luxury BMW that was under a finance plan worth thousands of dollars has appealed her sentence.

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Suzi Taylor at Channel 9 Gold Coast 20th Anniversary party at The Garden Restaurant, Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach. Picture: Regina King (copyright restrictions apply 07 55322193). Pic for Coast Confidential GC Bulletin use only

Block star bursts into tears after verdict

Former Block star Suzi Taylor has broken down in tears after a jury found her not guilty of all charges related to an escort date gone horribly wrong.

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Suzi Taylor in Brisbane posing up about the Geoffrey Edelsten rumours.

Jury out in Block star’s extortion trial

A jury will decide the fate of a former Block star who is accused of extorting and assaulting a man during an escort date gone wrong.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - APRIL 20, 2021. Simon John Hickey leaves the District Court in Brisbane. Hickey is accused of sharing footage of the Christchurch mosque massacre with five contacts on the messaging app Signal. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

Jury discharged in massacre video trial

A jury in the trial of a man accused of sharing graphic footage of the Christchurch mosque massacre has been discharged.

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Suzi Taylor from The Block at Kendall and Kylie Jenner appearance.

Block star’s cry before ‘extortion’: court

A court has heard how former Block star Suzi Taylor yelled something before her co-accused allegedly tied another man up.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - APRIL15, 2021. Simon John Hickey leaves the District Court in Brisbane. Hickey is accused of sharing footage of the Christchurch mosque massacre with five contacts on the messaging app Signal. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

Massacre video ‘trivialised’ victims: court

A man on trial for allegedly sharing graphic footage of the Christchurch shooting has been accused of ‘trivialising’ the victims’ deaths.

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