Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
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Night of terror: Pregnant woman strangled, face broken
Named: A Toowoomba man who beat a pregnant woman with a broom, steel rod, a chair, and steel cap boots has been jailed. Here’s when he’ll be released back into the community.
‘Paralysed with fear’: DV thug escapes jail time, conviction
A Toowoomba man who ‘broke’ his former partner, committing a number of humiliating, degrading, and disturbing domestic violence acts, will not serve any jail time or have a conviction recorded.
Police nab crystal meth dealer in stolen car crash
A Toowoomba drug dealer who botched his getaway by crashing a stolen car in a yard when officers came knocking has been sentenced for supplying drugs including GHB and meth.
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MPs unleash on ‘dodgy Dave’ over funding
Armed with two long lists full of what they say will be cut if the LNP is elected, two Labor MPs have called out “dodgy” David Crisafulli, saying he hasn’t given enough details on how the party will fund their promises.
Puppy with slit throat left for dead beside major Qld highway
A rescue group is seeking help after a puppy was found on the side of a Queensland motorway with a slashed throat, following a “deliberate” act. WARNING: Distressing
‘Grave concerns’: Police struggle for answers to grim disappearance
The increasingly desperate family of Jack McLennan continues to search for the 27-year-old, as police say there is ‘nothing suspicious’ despite the addition of the CIB and homicide unit to the investigation.
Revealed: What our cops really want to fight invasion of our homes
Police officers across the state want senior ranking officials to make sweeping changes, including to police pursuit rules, GPS trackers for criminals and support to tackle the cowardly attacks in our homes. SPECIAL REPORT
Soft sentence for serial teen rapist scared of loser status
A court heard a Toowoomba Region teenager found guilty of raping multiple girls may have been motivated to seek out “sexual experiences” because he wanted to “avoid further perceptions of social isolation”.
‘Look who has turned up’: Dick finally meets debate rival
Cardboard cut-out Jarrod Bleijie has made a surprise visit to meet Cameron Dick ahead of their big debate on Thursday. SEE THE VIDEO
Why most Queenslanders don’t want ‘cheap’ Games
Many Queenslanders have resoundingly rejected Premier Steven Miles’ no frills option for an Olympic Games stadium, instead backing the more ambitious proposals which could also lure major artists like Taylor Swift to Queensland. SPECIAL REPORT
Who won week three? Watch most BRUTAL Voter Verdict yet
The Courier-Mail’s Voter Verdict have weighed in on the third week of the election campaign with a brutal assessment of both leaders. But who won the week?
Premier vows to open 10 new police beats despite 42 closing
Steven Miles will attempt to open 10 new police beats if elected, despite 42 beats closing since Labor has been in power, something the Premier says was a police service decision.
Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
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