Teen’s shock weapons of choice, victims left scarred by crimes
Two women have revealed the nightmares they still live years after they were victims of armed robberies at the hands of a teen and his mates.
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UK authorities infiltrate pedo chatroom run by Qld ‘child predator’ grandpa
A mother of daughters who were the victim of their grandfather’s shocking crimes, has said she prays “no one else with children crosses paths with this… wolf in sheep’s skin”. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
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.
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.
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Car hits cow, woman taken to hospital in Central Qld
A woman has been taken to hospital following a vehicle crash with a cow near Rockhampton.
‘Red rag to a bull’: Judge unleashes on ‘good person’ character references
The ‘good bloke’ defence debate shifted from rapists to drug traffickers in a Qld supreme courtroom after a lawyer was roasted when they tendered a letter ‘waxing lyrical’ about their client.
‘Extremely vigilant’: Dingo put down after being stabbed during attack on child
Park rangers on K’gari have found and euthanised the dingo stabbed during an attack on a child last week as authorities raise their increasing concerns about dingo behaviour on the island and the serious danger for children.
110mm downpour, wild temp drops as 3000km rainband swallows Qld
Torrential rain and dramatic temperature drops are forecast for large parts of Queensland as a 3000km rainband sweeps across Australia.
Brilliant bench, dream debut: Big talking points of Claws’ clean sweep
The Capricorn Claws proved to be the comeback queens, overcoming deficits in their three games to make a magical start to the Ruby North netball series. Here’s our look at the big talking points including a teen star’s stunning debut.
In photos: Netball action from Sullivan’s Carnival in Rockhampton
A record 170 junior and senior teams are in action at Rockhampton Netball’s annual two-day carnival this weekend. See the photos.
Troubled life: Mum used meth as ‘numbing agent’
A Central Queensland mum used methamphetamine as a “numbing agent” to deal with the troubles in her life, a court has heard.
Cop’s arm ‘crushed’ in intense standoff with Bunnings thief
A Central Queensland thief who targeted Bunnings, Big W, Coles and a servo got into a tense standoff with police where a negotiator was called in and an officer injured.
The ex-jockey, bikies and ‘evil’ granny: Inside meth queen’s empire
A former Qld jockey turned meth trafficker sourced drugs from the Hells Angels and Mongrels, talked stand over tactics and even called her own ageing mother in to help do her dirty work.
Woman injured after vehicle hits roo, rolls
A woman has been taken to hospital after a vehicle rollover on a Queensland highway where she was hurt in a crash involving a kangaroo.
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