Drivers urged to heed the fatal five after horror year on our roads
Western Downs police say they will be targeting bad driver behaviour for this year’s Road Safety Week, in what has been a devastating year for road deaths on the Western Downs.
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The Qld towns living in grip of terrifying crime wave
Crime rates in parts of regional Queensland have skyrocketed to more than four times those of metropolitan areas. CHECK YOUR AREA
Everybody appearing at Chinchilla Magistrates Court, Thursday, August 22
Here is a list of matters listed at Chinchilla Magistrates Court on Thursday.
‘You sent people to kill us – run’: The never-before seen text after cops executed
A person who knew Nathaniel Train has told the Wieambilla inquest of the moment the former school principal went off-grid and a text they received from Gareth on the day of the massacre.
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Drunk driver fronts court after shocking vehicle rollover
A Western Downs man lost more than his licence after getting behind the wheel almost four times the legal limit, with the drunk driver rolling his car several times completely destroying the vehicle. See what he had to say in court.
Revealed: Chinchilla’s drink or drug drivers busted
The latest round of drink or drug drivers who landed in front of the Chinchilla magistrate for their offending have been revealed. See the full list.
Shoplifter rams staff member with trolley, throws shoe at man
A southwest Queensland mum who assaulted a man and rammed a trolley into a shop assistant has appeared in court from custody after racking up 17 charges including numerous break and enters.
Woman’s $1300+ stealing spree ends in roadside arrest
A Chinchilla woman who stole a variety of meats from a local deli, as well as an RSL patron’s mobile phone while on parole, has fronted court for her thieving.
Couple charged with murder of little girl back before Supreme Court
The case against two people charged with the murder of three-year-old Kaydence Mills, whose remains were discovered near Chinchilla in 2020, has returned to court.
Evacuated residents can ‘return with caution’ but forest fire could burn for weeks
Evacuated residents on the Western Downs have been told they can return to their properties, while in other parts a forest fire could burn for weeks.
Drive for baby formula lands Wieambilla looter back in court
A man who was sentenced earlier this year for looting the Wieambilla property where two police officers and a civilian were killed has fronted court again, repeatedly interrupting the prosecutor while his matter was being dealt with.
Police investigating potential ‘altercation’ after car strikes pedestrian
A Western Downs man has been transported to hospital with numerous injuries after he was struck by a car in Tara.
Man pees in Maccas drive thru, bashes driver and kicks car
A 20-year-old Western Downs man who urinated in a McDonald’s drive thru before assaulting the driver of a car waiting in line has landed in court.
NAMED: Alleged Wieambilla arsonists front court
Two men who have been jointly charged with arson after a series of devastating fires across Wieambilla and Tara earlier this year have had their matters mentioned in a Western Downs court. See the latest.
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