‘Lucky to be alive’: Worker safety called into question after shooting
A Queensland abattoir is facing legal action after a worker accidentally shot himself with a gun meant to be unloaded.
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A discredited Queensland builder allegedly took $1.3m from trusting customers, leaving them with nothing but a few stumps in the ground.
Father of alleged family drug syndicate seeks bail
A member of an alleged ‘long standing drug distribution syndicate’ in South West Queensland has sought to return to the community.
Barber’s shifty mistake cuts freedom short
A former barbershop owner’s shady demeanour cost him his freedom when police discovered a large quantity of ice in his possession.
Ex-football star masterminds small town drug trafficking scheme
A former footballer with a bright future ahead of him hit rock bottom when police found commercial quantities of meth down his pants.
Sticky-fingered lout claims lifelong sobriety despite alcohol theft
A man who stole more than $6000 from residents and businesses claimed to have never touched alcohol in his life, despite stealing hundreds from bottle shops.
Dad viciously attacks in-laws over young daughter’s ear piercing
After learning of his young daughter’s new jewellery, a South West Queensland man was driven into a fury that ended with his father-in-law in hospital suffering “frightening” facial injuries.
Cops call on courts to keep accused teen carjacker detained
A teenage delinquent who allegedly dragged an elderly woman from her car and took off driving at speeds around 180km/h has requested bail.
‘Blacked out’: Teen’s memory blank of ‘shocking’ crime spree
A teenager who rampaged through business and homes across Brisbane and the Darling Downs claimed to have no memory of many of his devastating crimes.
Wandering children lead police to drug needle in home
Wandering the streets alone, two children unintentionally led police to discover potentially dangerous drug paraphernalia in a suburban home.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/journalists/kate-stephenson/page/3