Named: Wide Bay’s shocking drink drivers of 2023
This region is losing the war against drink driving, with an alarming 20 per cent rise since January 2021. Here are some of the most shocking incidents of 2023 so far.
Police & Courts
Manslaughter charge heard in Bundaberg court
Family and friends waiting for closure following the devastating death of Nicholas ‘Joel’ Wright will have to wait a little longer after the case was mentioned this week.
Shock as deliberately lit ‘fierce firestorm’ destroys homes, burns 1000ha
Homes have been destroyed, six cattle have died and 200 are missing following devastating fires in Bundaberg and Burnett regions. Read the latest.
New details revealed in $15m ‘black flight’ meth haul court proceedings
Two USBs worth of evidence have been released amid the ongoing court proceedings for five men allegedly involved in the “black flight” meth haul in Monto earlier this year.
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DRAMATIC TAKEDOWN: Armed police swarm on wanted man
DRAMATIC ARREST: Armed police swarm on residential unit block to take down wanted man.
Imprisonment on the table for repeat offender
A magistrate has issued a stern warning to a disqualified driver about his reoffending.
Huge development to be revealed in homeless man’s murder
David Collin, who was homeless at the time, was subject to a violent, unprovoked attack as he slept in his sleeping bag.
SHOOTING: Critical-care paramedics respond after 000 call
Police are investigating after a man was shot in North Mackay.
‘Shirtless men’ in explosive crash as drag race goes wrong
THREE “shirtless men” were at the centre of a fiery crash that dramatically ended an illegal drag race, on a quiet street.
Police make grisly discovery after pulling over driver
A 37-year-old man faced court on multiple charges after vehicle search.
Dramatic ten year reduction in Schoolies offences
The reduction has been attributed to a change in the attitudes of Schoolie attendees.
NO SHIRT OR LICENCE: Driver arrested twice in a month
A 21-year-old man has faced court on six driving charges, after being arrested twice in one month.
Work history not enough to avoid conviction
A magistrate has been unmoved by a drink-driver’s employment history after her day in court.
M’boro RSL boss arrested over alleged army lies
The 51-year-old Bauple man was arrested by police on November 21
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/central-and-north-burnett/police-courts/page/160