Insta-predator grooms girl over social media, rapes another
A 28-year-old man will remain in jail for the next year after grooming one teenage girl over Instagram and raping another, all while claiming to be a teenager himself.
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Next steps revealed in manslaughter-accused hit and run of beloved mum
Police have revealed in court the next steps for investigators leading the probe into the alleged manslaughter of a much-loved Hervey Bay mum who died in a hit and run.
‘I can’t believe it’: Woman stunned over massive Lotto win
A Hervey Bay woman has vowed to have a glass of bubbly to celebrate becoming the nation’s newest millionaire after she claimed a division one prize.
‘Shots fired’: Cop negotiator called, guns drawn as streets locked down
Police were called to the scene of an alleged siege in Maryborough after reports of shots fired, with streets in the area being locked down.
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Three injured in midnight crash
Five people have been taken to hospital, three with head and back injuries after a single vehicle crash left one of the occupants trapped in the car.
Bonza blow-up: Plane missing, crew grounded, flights cancelled
Cancelled flights plague Bonza, with revelations one of their planes is on the other side of the world and another is stranded on a Qld tarmac.
Man caught on Hwy roadside while allegedly six-times legal limit
An alleged drink driver has allegedly returned an extraordinary drink driving reading after being found by police behind the wheel on the Isis Highway.
Nursing grad’s extraordinary turnaround in face of early failure
A Fraser Coast nursing graduate who failed a test in his first term, has opened up on how his remarkable journey hash has ended with a top award.
Tourism boost crumbles as dozens break camp rules
Plans to increase tourism offerings across the region have been tripped up amid revelations dozens of the region’s tourist parks are breaking rules.
Fire at taxi driver’s house leads to drug, water pipe discovery
A man busted with a bike that didn’t belong to him was later caught out when police attended a house fire and made some more interesting discoveries.
‘He has a gun!’: Dad shot at after thief rear-ends family car
CCTV and witness footage has captured the ‘sinister’ moment a thief pulls out a sawn-off rifle and fires it at a Bundaberg father following an incident at a traffic light. WATCH THE FOOTAGE.
One year, zero progress: 114 DV cops still to be appointed
Domestic violence victims living in multiple Queensland regions still do not have a specialised police team.
Fraser Coast school captains of 2024 revealed
They are the young leaders of the Fraser Coast who will step up in 2024 and become important school leaders and representatives. Join us in celebrating their achievement.
Wide Bay mayors join forces for joint advocacy opportunities
Two Wide Bay mayors have joined forces to further their shared goals and highlight their struggles as the region grapples with a population boom, crime and housing crisis, and shrinking state and federal funds.
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