Farmer filmed himself killing goanna with flamethrower
A young farmer who filmed himself using a flamethrower to kill a protected animal has faced court for animal cruelty after a tip-off to police.
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Critically unsafe, dangerously understaffed: Qld’s dark shame uncovered
Police officers, staff and inmates are being put at risk every day by Queensland’s dangerously decaying watch houses. SEE THE SHOCKING PICS
Shocking update on slain teen’s rental
Slain teen Pheobe Bishop was living in this dilapidated, squalid house with her housemates at the time of her disappearance. Now, a shock update has emerged.
WATCH: 18 charged after stealing, drugs, fraud crackdown
Dozens of charges have been laid after the State Flying Squad was deployed to Maryborough nabbing 17 adults and one juvenile in a massive crackdown.
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WATCH: Man charged after alleged courthouse disturbance
A man has been charged after an alleged disturbance outside a regional Qld courthouse.
‘Keep your f***ing mouth shut’: Bullying dispute spirals out of control
A dispute over schoolyard bullying took a shocking turn when a man told a mum she’d better keep her “f**king mouth shut or I’ll shut it up for you”.
Teen charged over Commodore crash into workshop fence
An 18-year-old who allegedly crashed into the fence of a Fraser Coast mechanic workshop over the long weekend has been charged.
Police officer celebrated after 33 years of service
The 33-year career of a Gympie police officer has been celebrated, with the Senior Constable being piped out at a special ceremony.
Watch: ‘Drifting’ teens hang out window as hoon smashes into fence
The owner of a Qld diesel business wants hoons to “own up” to their costly risk-taking after his workshop was damaged for the second time in weeks by out-of-control drivers. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Hitchhiker found safe after four day search at Bargara
The search for a hitchhiker last seen at Bargara, near Bundaberg, has ended with the man being found safe.
Qld man allegedly poses as bank worker in $17k scam
A young Ipswich man has been charged with fraud after allegedly posing as a bank employee in an attempt to swindle thousands from a Fraser Coast resident as part of a wider scam.
‘Grief sits heavy like a stone’: Heartbreak over dad’s sudden death
A beloved 34-year-old dad-of-two has been farewelled following his shock death during an emotional funeral service in Hervey Bay.
‘Significant weapon’: Spray painter dad disguises knife as torch
A father of two who was stopped by police while riding his scooter had a knife hidden in a torch. It wasn’t the only item which got him into trouble.
‘In pain all the time’: Qld woman’s double hip hell in waitlist limbo
Living in agony a retired public servant still can’t get an initial referral to see an orthopedic surgeon despite intervention from her local MP’s office and Qld Health’s 90-day deadline expiring months ago.
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