Teen drops self-defence line after ‘excessive’ pub assault
A teenager who punched another man during a confrontation outside a Maryborough hotel after consuming about 18 rums acted excessively in defending himself, a court has heard.
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‘Betrayal’: Man rapes teenager sleeping next to her friend
A teenage girl was left “scared and shaking” when a man she trusted raped her next to her friend during a sleepover.
Woman rushed to hospital after Bruce Highway rollover
A woman has been rushed to hospital with a head injury after a crash between Gympie and Maryborough.
Woman slapped, strangled in early-morning attack
A woman was forced to flee her home after her former partner woke her in the early hours of the morning before assaulting her.
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Man found not guilty of raping child during birthday sleepover
A man accused of raping a young girl during a birthday party for one of his children has been found not guilty by a jury.
Stark warning over Childers mass killer that can’t be ignored
Parole authorities were warned to give “careful consideration” before ever releasing Childers backpacker mass killer, Robert Paul Long, when he was sentenced.
Childers backpacker mass killer in fresh bid for freedom
Childers backpacker mass killer Robert Paul Long has applied for parole again, with the revelation coming just weeks from the 25th anniversary of the horrific fire.
‘Deliberate’: Stolen car driver high, going 123km/h when nurse killed
On meth and behind the wheel of a Ford he’d stolen from a charity, an “extremely reckless” driver swerved into the path of a beloved Qld nurse as she drove to work. She never stood a chance.
‘Devastatingly lonely’: Family’s agony after speeding driver kills nurse
The heartbroken husband of a nurse and mother, killed by a speeding stolen car driver, has spoken about his daily tears and the moment he was faced with her “broken body”. *Distressing.
Boyfriend not guilty of raping teenage girlfriend twice
A man who stood trial accused of raping his girlfriend twice in one night has been found not guilty by a jury.
Two a day: Stolen car hotspots revealed
New police data has revealed 777 cars were stolen over the past year across the Wide Bay and Burnett police district. See how your area rates.
Search for Pheobe intensifies after six days, details of car revealed
The search for missing teenager Pheobe Bishop has stepped up in Bundaberg, as police release details of a Hyundai seen near the airport the day she went missing and which could be linked to her sudden disappearance.
‘Green shoots’: Minister’s bold claim about Fraser Coast youth crime
Queensland’s Minister for Youth Justice has announced “small” drops in property crimes around the Fraser Coast.
Award winning cook on child abuse charge wants ‘futsal’ freedom
A rising Qld chef who worked for reality television cooking stars and was the winner of a “community spirit” award has asked for a change to his 24-hour police curfew.
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