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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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QLD Courts & Law

Gerhard Bruno WAGNER. Robert James Wagner, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of his uncle Gerhard in 1999 by bludgeoning him to death and dismembering his body, is appealing his conviction and sentence. The 61-year-old was last seen leaving his friend's business in Hemmant on his motorbike on the afternoon of January 7, 1999. His body has never been found. Picture: Supplied

Nephew’s vile act after uncle’s murder

A convicted killer who murdered his rich uncle, dismembering his body and dumping the remains in bushland, has suffered a major court setback.

Television

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 21, 2025: Former Block contestant Suzi Taylor at the Southport Magistrates CourtPicture: NewsWire / John Gass

Bizarre reason for Block star’s assault

Ex-reality TV star Suzi Taylor has escaped jail time following a bizarre confrontation that ended in her leaving the scene on an e-scooter.

News Life

Five men who took down crazed murderer Mert Ney - stopping his rampage through the city of Sydney and saving lives - are among 17 people being honoured with distinguished Australian Bravery Decorations.

Why Aussie hero hates the name ‘crate man’

One of the good Samaritans who pinned down and stopped a rampaging killer has received a major honour and revealed why he hates the nickname “crate man”.

QLD Courts & Law

A court has been told of a possible new delay that could hit the case against an air force pilot, who is charged with his wife’s murder following a ride-on mower “accident”.

Update in ride-on mower murder case

A court has been told of a possible delay in the case against an air force pilot charged with his wife’s murder following a ride-on mower “accident”.

QLD Courts & Law

43-year-old Kellie Whiteside, nee Baynham has been charged with over 35 offences following investigations into alleged historical child indecent treatment offences.

Female teacher’s vile request to 12yo

A teacher’s years-long sexual abuse of a 12-year-old, where she encouraged the child to “watch porn” to learn about sex, has been revealed. WARNING: CONFRONTING

UPDATEDQLD Courts & Law

A man has admitted to causing the death of an eight-month-old baby who was left to die after he and the child’s mother “forgot” about him while on a days-long drug bender.

Twist after baby left to die in drug binge

A huge development in the case against a man accused of causing the death of an eight-month-old baby has emerged moments before his trial was due to start.

UPDATEDNews Life

Sam Jones appears to be handling an echidna in a second social media video

Wombat influencer flees Australia after outcry

The controversial US influencer who sparked outrage after snatching a baby wombat from its mother has left Australia.

QLD Courts & Law

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 17, 2024: Former parliamentary staffer Bruce Lehrmann leaves Toowoomba Magistrates Court.Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

Update as Lehrmann dumps legal team

A new delay has emerged in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape case just days after the former political staffer dumped his legal team.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. APRIL 17, 2024: High Court of Australia in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Major ruling on landmark native title claim

The High Court has delivered a bombshell ruling on one of Australia’s landmark native title cases, finding the traditional owners are entitled to compensation.

QLD Courts & Law

Girum Gebayaw Mekonnen was let off without a conviction recorded due to his young age and relatively clean history.

‘Planned’: Chilling detail in fatal park brawl

A judge has delivered a verdict in the case of 12 men on trial for the murder of a teenager in a “planned” and bloody public park brawl.

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