Key woodchipper murder trial gets underway
The trial of a woman at the centre of the alleged murder of a Nambour butcher and disposal of his body in a woodchipper has begun.
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Tributes for fire victim as questions linger about e-scooter battery
A man who tragically died in a unit fire in Bundaberg on the weekend has been remembered by family and friends as questions linger over whether the fire was caused by an exploding e-scooter battery.
‘Like a monster’: Home invader crashes into police car in horror crime spree
A home invader who terrorised a young mother by smashing his way into her home has now been sentenced for driving at and colliding with a police vehicle.
Young Qld driver killed in horror crash into tree
A young driver has been confirmed dead following a crash into a tree between Gympie and Maryborough.
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Woman who brought dog to court returns with second quirky companion
Last time this lady was in court, she brought a dog, but this time she had a new companion.
Watch: Optometrist sees red after break-in caught on camera
With the teen who allegedly smashed up his shop arrested, a small business owner says it’s time teen thugs aren’t just told “you’re a naughty boy” before being let back onto the streets. SEE THE VIDEO
Gym junkie business woman files $1.3M lawsuit claiming crash left her ‘a shadow of a person’
A self confessed gym junkie and former Arnotts manager injured in a crash has launched a major lawsuit claiming her life has been turned upside down and now, it’s time for people to pay.
Police stunned by Toogoom driver’s DIY car fix
A Toogoom driver stunned police when he was pulled over for a licence check and they saw what he had done to his car. But the fix would end up costing him.
‘Turned my life around big time’: Gelblaster thief swears he’s a straight shooter
When a magistrate asked a man how serious he was about getting his life back together, he had this to say.
Public masturbation charge: Man denies gross act on Fraser Coast street
A Fraser Coast man, who allegedly committed an obscene act in public, will defend the related charge. Here’s what he’s accused of.
‘Get f****d’: Drunk L-plater crashes car, punches cop
A 43-year-old Learner driver was found at the scene of the crash at Hervey Bay laying beside his car. When police arrived and asked for a breath test he told them to ‘get f—–’.
‘Why shouldn’t I send you to jail?’ Magistrate lashes makeup brush bandit
A magistrate has put a repeat stealing offender on the spot after her decision to steal from a pharmacy added to an appalling rap sheet.
Lawn-mowing business liquidated after failing to foot whopping workplace safety bill
A landscaping and mowing company has been collapsed by Queensland’s highest court following a major workplace health and safety incident.
‘Bash the c—s’: Man throws punches at nightclub security guard
When police viewed CCTV footage of the incident, they saw the man attempt to strike the security guard a number of times outside the club.
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