ICED OUT: Why cocaine is new king of meth-scarred cities
Meth’s decade-long reign of Queensland’s drug scene is over as experts warn white powder power is rising in its place. MAPPED HOTSPOTS, DRUG CRIMS NAMED
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‘Trauma centre’: The crashes that are changing the face of a rural mining town
A veteran rural doctor reveals what life is like for nurses and doctors working in the heart of Central Queensland, after a recent accident claimed the lives of two children and two men.
Woman hit by car taken to hospital, lane closed
A woman has been taken to Rockhampton Hospital after she was hit by a car.
Meth, coke, guns: Alleged find in Land Rover
A vehicle stop has led to the discovery of an alleged cache of weapons and various drugs. SEE THE VIDEO
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‘Miracle’ survivor of horror crash remains in critical condition
One of two survivors of an horrific crash which claimed the lives of four people, including two children, remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Holden Commodore smashes into cars, blocks busy CBD streets
Traffic is at a standstill in the heart of the Rockhampton CBD after a red Holden Commodore accidentally ploughed into a row of parked cars in the busy afternoon traffic.
How fury over Facebook find allegedly sparked stalking
A man charged with suddenly stalking an ex 13 years after they split up claims he was triggered by something he spotted on social media.
‘Pest control’: Slain man’s sparky mate in court on gun charges
An electrician busted with a stolen motorbike while visiting the grieving family of alleged shooting murder victim Anuisha Bone has given a surprising excuse for his latest stolen property and gun charges.
Named: Boozy or drugged drivers face Gladstone court
A man who was found asleep in his car was one of the latest drink drivers to face Gladstone court.
‘Strike from behind’: Man’s alleged jaw breaking ‘coward punch’
The identity of a young man charged over an alleged pub attack which left a teen needing surgery, can be revealed.
Girl, 12, granted Supreme Court approval to have abortion
A 12-year-old Queensland girl has been granted permission by the Supreme Court to have a surgical abortion after her mother was prevented from approving it on her behalf.
Wild wind, lightning, rain: Flights stopped as ‘microburst’ smashes SEQ
Parts of Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich have been hit with wild weather as a large band of rain with isolated storms ripped through the southeast on Wednesday afternoon.
Who owns Qld’s farms: Biggest investors, landholders named
Meet the farmers, families and funds who own Queensland’s finest farms, from cropping gems in the south to sprawling stations in the north. SEE THE FULL LIST
‘People before crocs’: Premier says ‘mighty Fitzroy’ safe for Olympics
A technical review of the Fitzroy River’s ability to hold Olympic rowing in 2032 has begun with the Premier adamant it is ‘good enough for international athletes’.
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