Investigation under way after fire tears through home, shed
It took four hours for 13 fire crews to contain the blaze as it ripped through the property on Maryborough Hervey Bay Road.
Police & Courts
‘Not too far from us’: Family’s heartbreak at young father’s funeral
There was standing room only as the devastated family of a teenage crash victim shared memories at his funeral service in Hervey Bay, including his brother who was seriously injured in the same accident.
‘Thought it was a turtle’: Hopes fade for missing swimmer
The search for a man seen disappearing under water at Hervey Bay took a grim turn on Monday when police admitted it was unlikely he was still alive.
Bombshell revelation as murder accused remanded in custody
Police have revealed new details about what they allege occurred the night a Hervey Bay unit manager died violently, and why his alleged killer went there in the first place.
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‘I just wanted to f**k’: Home invader’s sick ‘apology’ after rape
A young truck driver who broke into a Bundaberg woman’s home while she slept and did the unthinkable, has fronted court. WARNING: Distressing content
Ex-prisoner gets gun licence despite ‘extensive’ rap sheet
When this Wide Bay property owner and ex-con had his application for a firearms licence rejected by police, he fought the decision in court. This is why he won.
Fire that gutted Hervey Bay home treated as suspicious
Police are call for witnesses and dashcam footage in the hunt for clues about the moments leading to a suspicious house fire on the Fraser Coast
Drunk dad drove off, crashed through gate to avoid fight with son
The Maaroom man drove straight through a gate his family had closed in an effort to stop him from drink driving.
WATCH: Driver tries to get out of ticket for phone fail
When a woman was caught using her phone while driving, she came up with a colourful story to try and get out of the ticket. Watch the video here.
Hunt for armed men who shot dad at family home
Police have provided an update on the investigation into the shooting of a man at Booral – one of several alleged gun crimes on the Fraser Coast in recent months.
Monsters in our midst: Sex predators of the Wide Bay
A former nurse, dentist and teacher are among those who have been sentenced for shocking sex crimes in the Wide Bay in recent times. Many are already back on our streets. See the full list
Community outcry as teens take destruction to new level
Shocking security footage show the true depth of the teen crime crisis in the Wide Bay where businesses are being relentlessly targeted. One business owner is calling for community action.
Charity thief’s disregard for needy ‘appalling’ says magistrate
A charity bin thief told a magistrate she agreed with him when he described her disregard for those in need as “appalling”.
‘We just want Danny home’: Wife of stabbed boxer speaks out
The wife of a champion boxer , who was allegedly ambushed by weapon-wielding men in his front yard in Gympie, says it will ‘take more to break this family’.
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