Calling boss a ‘c***’ doesn’t deserve sack, Qld worker watchdog rules
A Qld council worker, sacked after a “brain snap” text message where he called his boss a “rude c***” and warned he would “punch on” has his job back by court order.
Police & Courts
‘Glassing’ girlfriend gets into partner’s pub fight, cops Qld-wide ban
A drunk disability worker, who saw her partner and a teen fighting at a Qld hotel, intervened in such a wild way she was banned from every pub in the state.
New details in freak Bruce Highway crash which left one seriously injured
Police are seeking public help in their investigations into a shocking crash on the Bruce Highway between Gympie and Maryborough which left a driver with life-threatening injuries.
Pineapple farmers fight $75k fine after worker run over by harvester
The owners of a Maryborough pineapple farm claim they were unfairly found guilty and fined over a harvester accident they say was caused by a “galloping” young worker was acting up.
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Cafe worker mum’s crash death: Next court steps revealed
The case against a 25-year-old man, who police allege was intoxicated and driving dangerously when he killed a beloved Qld mum in a Bruce Hwy head-on, has returned to court.
Crash accused has dangerous driving charge adjourned
A driver accused of causing a devastating crash on the Bruce Highway, which left another man fighting for life, has had his case mentioned in court.
Elderly ‘bedridden’ man to face court on indecent assault charges
A man now aged in his 80s will be sentenced in Maryborough for crimes he committed in the 1970s, including five counts of indecent assault on females.
Investigation into baby’s unexplained death continues one year on
A year after the tragic death of four-month-old Lucas Young, questions surrounding the baby boy’s injuries remain unanswered.
Coroner to review jail cell death of McCulkin killer rapist
The final step before a coronial inquest into the death in custody of one of Queensland’s most notorious killers is in motion. DETAILS.
‘Hit him 30 times with bat’: Woman in alleged park bashing named
A woman who allegedly pushed a man’s wheelie walker away so he couldn’t get up before a bone-breaking bashing has been identified.
Fisherman fined $9k after taking trawler into restricted reef waters
The captain of a fishing trawler failed to show up four times to answer a charge of taking his trawler through a protected part of the Great Barrier Reef near Lady Elliot Island.
‘Sneak in, trap’: Fresh charges for alleged schoolgirl stalker
A young Qld man, previously bailed after allegedly being caught with folders containing photos and addresses of schoolgirls, faces multiple new charges.
Couple charged with fraud and stealing property worth more than $5k
Maryborough parents face court on the same day on charges of fraud, stealing property worth more than $5000 and receiving tainted property.
Ex-KFC worker’s 380km stolen hire car dash after bashing taxi driver
The identity of a young robber, who bashed a taxi driver near a Qld airport so badly he couldn’t eat solid food, can be revealed along with his criminal history from another state.
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