State of fear: Prisoners in our own homes as criminals rule the streets
Fewer than half of Queenslanders feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods at night, according to the latest police figures.
Police & Courts
Court date revealed for driver accused of killing dad in hit and run
A man accused of causing the 2022 death of Sunshine Coast father Bryce Williams (pictured) while he was jogging in the South Burnett has had his matter mentioned in court.
High profile stoushes that went all the way to the top
From a builder who left a home unfinished for years to an RV park full of residents fighting a rent hike, these were the ‘wars’ of the Wide Bay that only ended when help was brought in.
Named: Prominent businessman charged with 11 counts of rape
The co-owner of Dusty Hill Vineyard, Goomeri Bakery and Joe’s Grand Hotel is charged with 11 counts of rape, and five other sexual offences.
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Man guilty of dog rape, sexual assault back in court
THE Lismore District Court heard the prosecution and defence were still agreeing about the facts of the case.
What happened to Carley Metcalfe two years ago?
Coroner urges anyone who saw Carley Metcalfe around November 29, 2017, to speak to police as they may have information to end the mystery of her death.
Man dies following car crash on Northern Rivers
The driver, believed to be a 38-year-old man, died at the scene.
JURY OUT: Deliberations begin into alleged teacher murder
Possible verdict of manslaughter raised with jury as deliberations begin into alleged murder of Sharon Edwards after she disappeared in 2015
Drug supply accused claims religious prejudice in court
PETER Till told the court he felt there was a religious prejudice against him and asked for court transcripts as proof.
Edwards the ‘only suspect’ in alleged murder: Defence
‘That someone can commit a crime in Grafton at 3am and then head off into the never never without attracting any suspicion is something of a myth’
Man found with 5kg of cannabis claimed he was making cakes
A MAN found with more than 5kg of cannabis plant claimed he used to the leaf to make oil which he used to bake cakes and biscuits.
New police sergeant settling in to Gayndah
Sergeant Don Auld has been in the job for three weeks. Here’s his impressions of his new home.
‘Baptism of fire’: new Gayndah sergeant’s drug crop raid
Alleged marijuana grower thought they had found the perfect hiding place. They hadn’t.
Looters suspected to be targeting bushfire victims
“THESE communities have suffered enough without individuals stealing what items they have left.”
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