Revealed: Qld’s kidnap hotspots, as abduction cases on the rise
Fresh crime data shows a rise in kidnappings across Queensland, with rural communities such as Mount Isa leading the state in abduction rates.
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Father’s Day attempted murder victim’s shock in court
A mother of two who was stabbed multiple times by her former husband on Father’s Day was shocked at what her attacker said in court.
2400 lots: Capricorn Coast housing precincts fast-tracked
Three large housing corridors will be opened up on the Capricorn Coast providing opportunity to fast track more than 2000 new home blocks to address its ongoing accommodation crisis.
Watch replay: Cathedral win round 1 thriller over Emmaus
Cathedral College and Emmaus battled it out in a Dolphin’s Cup round 1 thriller on Tuesday, with a last-gasp try to Alekisio Siale sealing the result. Watch the REPLAY here.
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Motorcyclist flown to hospital after mining road crash
A rescue helicopter has been dispatched to airlift a motorcyclist following a crash north of a Queensland mining town.
‘Shining light’: Young prop showcases huge potential at state champs
Hugh McKinlay was one of many who made a big impression for Capricornia at the Qld School Sport rugby league state championships in Gladstone. Discover the region’s other players who shone at the four-day carnival.
‘Preyed upon’: Painter steals resident’s possessions, pawns them
A Central Queensland painter has faced court after he stole a man’s possessions while working on his home and pawned them.
‘Stood over her’: Diesel mechanic sentenced for DV assaults
Details of how a Central Queensland diesel mechanic from a “close-knit family” subjected a woman to domestic violence assaults have been heard during his sentencing in court.
‘Double life’: Former volunteer firey sexually abused girls
A former volunteer firefighter honoured for his service to the community, has committed shocking acts against young girls behind closed doors.
‘Not a total divorce forever’: Nats MP reassures LNP split better for all
A National Party MP says her party and the Liberals are “having a break” following the shock news about the coalition’s were decision to split up an 80-year relationship.
Qld teen golf star’s world championship bid
Lily McGuiness is just 13 and already realised a goal of playing off scratch. Now, the superstar teen will take on the world’s best.
Player profiles: Meet the 2025 Capricorn Claws squad
The Claws make their long-awaited return to high-level netball when the Ruby North series starts on May 24 and 25. We run the rule over every player in the 20-member squad.
Revealed: How fatal chopper crash is set to change Talisman Sabre
The inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed four Defence personnel in 2023 has triggered a new approach to Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise.
Profiles: The key players to St Brendan’s Dolphins Cup defence
The Yeppoon school is gearing up to claim back-to-back titles in the regional schoolboys rugby league competition. Coach Scott Minto reveals how they’ve been fine-tuning preparations and the players who will have a big say in their title defence.
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