Named: Wide Bay’s shocking drink drivers of 2023
This region is losing the war against drink driving, with an alarming 20 per cent rise since January 2021. Here are some of the most shocking incidents of 2023 so far.
Police & Courts
Crim’s meth-fuelled night of chaos: Fake pistol pulled in car jacking
A meth-addicted criminal has been jailed for inflicting terror on Hervey Bay’s streets, pulling a fake pistol in a car jacking and ramming a 4WD. See what a judge had to say.
‘Tragic accident’: 79-year-old missing Bundaberg fisherman found dead
A group of three mates were on their way back from a day of fishing when their tinnie hit rough conditions and capsized. Sadly only two made it to shore.
‘Gross breach of trust’: Dodgy daughter’s scheme in $26k rip-off exposed
An unemployed daughter was seen celebrating while leaving court after being busted stealing thousands of dollars from her elderly mother. Watch the video.
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Revealed: The Hervey Bay suburb being targeted by thieves
Property crime is everywhere but one Hervey Bay suburb has seen a spike in break-ins in recent weeks.
Teen driver charged after crash claims friend days after formal
A day after her high school formal, a Fraser Coast teenager was injured in a crash which would later claim her life. Now, the friend who was behind the wheel has been charged.
Drunk armed with bow fires arrow at fleeing woman
A woman and her child were forced to hide in their bathroom as a visitor to their complex fired an arrow through their door in a drunken rage.
Jury retires to consider verdict in M’boro rape trial
A jury has retired in Maryborough to consider a verdict in the trial of a man accused of raping his younger brother.
‘All bets are off’: Covert cameras to catch drivers on phone
From November 1, cameras that can detect drivers using mobile phones and failing to wear seatbelts will come into effect – and they have already been installed across the Wide Bay.
From rising NRL star to thug: Rampage peaks with road rage attack
A failed footy star, who went wild after an injury got in the way of a promising career, has been jailed for a shockingly violent string of offences including one which left a woman with a brain blood clot.
Critical care team sent to car v tree crash
Emergency services are at the scene of the second serious crash into a tree on the Fraser Coast in two days.
‘I wish he was still here’: Park named in honour of hero dog
A park has been named in honour of Rambo the police dog, accidentally killed in the line of duty when he was struck by a car while searching for a wanted man on the Bruce Highway in Maryborough.
Meth dealer turned to crime after partner’s tragic death
When the mother of Jezsryn Masaberg’s four children died suddenly, his life spiralled out of control as he turned to dealing meth.
Major arrests as police bikie squad swoops on Wide Bay
The special squad targeting crimes linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs in Queensland has made a series of arrests across the Wide Bay.
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