Where dairy farmer’s coward punch death case is at a year on
Almost a year after he was charged with causing the death of a man outside a Qld pub, there’s been a new update in the case against a 20-year-old dairy farming identity.
Police & Courts
Next step in case against 14yo charged over caravan park murder
The case against a 14-year-old girl, who police allege fatally stabbed a 24-year-old in the back at a popular tourist park, has returned to court.
‘Trafficking, guns, threats to kill’: Alleged drug dealer’s 25 charges
Police allege a Qld dad has been doubling as one of his coastal city’s most prolific drug dealers, running his illegal business amid a climate of fear and violence and attempting to strangle his own partner.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
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How businessman tried to sue police for $750k after bitter realty stoush
A regional Qld businessman who accused police of unlawful arrest and conspiracy has lost his claim against them, with the Supreme Court revealing extraordinary new details about his behaviour in another civil matter.
Man’s 365km stealing spree leaves him thousands of dollars out of pocket
A man has blamed his ADHD medication and being over stretched with work for a prolific stealing spree in which he swiped items from businesses stretching from Gympie to Gladstone.
Thief jumps from stolen car travelling at 60km/h after change of heart
A man who stole a car while in the company of others has faced court after making an extraordinary decision when he realised he ‘didn’t want to be there’, a court has heard.
Star footy player to prisoner: Judge tells rape denier ‘clearly it was you’
A judge has rebuked the actions of a young Brisbane rapist who he said, “only stopped because a witness disturbed him”.
Mudflat mayhem: Engineer storms houseboat, bashes couple
An engineer who stormed a houseboat in a popular tourist haven and violently bashed the couple who owned it claims he did so because he was being taunted over his race.
Court closed, people in ‘safe room’ as man creates disturbance
A Maryborough court was closed and people placed in a ‘safe room’ after a man who was there for a peace and good behaviour application created a public disturbance.
Tomahawk, crazed karaoke: ‘Neighbour from hell’ stalks terrified trio
Deep in drug-induced psychosis, a stalker terrorised his Qld neighbours for more than a year, causing one to quit night shift work and making the family feel like they could not go outdoors. DETAILS.
Rare moment of grace in courtroom highlights holes in social fabric
Court can be shocking and mundane, but sometimes it also brings a rare moment of humility and compassion while shining a light on societal issues, Carlie Walker writes.
Man accused of torture, deprivation of liberty
A Maryborough man is facing numerous serious charges including dangerous driving, torture and deprivation of liberty.
No access to meds, too many ‘f—ks’: Man’s tragic plight comes to light
The devastating circumstances of a repeat public nuisance offender has come out in a Queensland courtroom as he admitted to terrorising residents with swear words in the heart of a small town.
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