‘He had nothing’: Incredible tale of survival after boat starts sinking
With no motor, a broken mast, only one life-jacket, no EPIRB and a boat fast taking water, a man and woman far out at sea made a desperate call for help.
Police & Courts
‘Lost his spleen’: Prison assault victim risks return to jail
A Central Queensland man who lost his spleen after being assaulted while previously in custody has put his freedom on the line with his latest offending.
‘Coming to f*** up my life or die on the way’: Man’s tirade
A magistrate shot a straight arrow figuratively at a repeat Queensland domestic violence perpetrator, saying his manipulative offending has been “going on and on for years”.
Driver’s ‘near miss’ with oncoming vehicle while evading cops
A Central Queensland driver has copped a big fine after he had a “near miss” with an oncoming vehicle while trying to get away from police.
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Food van worker allegedly threatened with weapon during robbery
A 19yo man has been charged with robbery after he allegedly threatened a woman with a weapon and stole a car in Rockhampton.
Both lanes open after truck fire on Bruce Hway near Rockhampton
Both lanes of the Bruce Highway at Bajool are open after it was closed when a truck caught fire after 12.30pm.
Alleged armed robber accused of drawing knife on man
A man in his 30s is accused of entering a Gladstone residence and assaulting and pulling a knife on another man during an alleged armed robbery.
Former removalist’s chilling threat to mechanics after being ‘disrespected’
Two innocent mechanics have been subjected to violent remarks after a former removalist bizarrely claimed he had been slighted.
‘Large amount of blood’: Charity founder’s bone-breaking attack
Enraged over a Bali Bombing victim’s photo being damaged, a Qld drought charity founder unleashed on his partner, leaving her fearing for her life.
Ranger cops $9k plus in fines after evading police
A man working as a ranger in Central Queensland has been hit with a huge amount of fines for his behaviour behind the wheel.
$10k tool booty: Tradesman who turned to life of crime busted
A Gladstone man who turned to a life of crime after the breakdown of his marriage and career was forced to flee to Toowoomba after his criminal peers turned on him, a court has been told.
Respected Qld cop on serious assault charge named
A Qld policeman facing criminal charges can be identified as a longstanding officer, youth mentor and mental health advocate.
Woman receives arm injuries in vehicle rollover
Emergency services have been called to a vehicle rollover halfway between Gladstone and Bundaberg, with a woman suffering injuries to both arms.
Woman hurt, rescue chopper on scene after crash
A woman has been injured, and a rescue helicopter sent out after a car rollover in the Bundaberg region.
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