‘Sold my PlayStation for drugs’: Teen boy threatens to kill aunty
A teenager who claimed his aunty ‘sold his PlayStation for drugs’ grabbed a kitchen knife and threatened to kill her in an incident at a Central Queensland home.
Police & Courts
Child sex offender reoffends: Police find ‘horrific’ abuse material
A man previously convicted of child sex offences has been jailed again after police discovered a cache of disturbing child exploitation material, described as “horrific” by prosecutors.
Highway reopened after truck trailer bursts into flames
Emergency services scrambled to bring a truck trailer fire under control on the Burnett Highway, temporarily blocking both lanes.
‘Kept you on your toes’: Tributes flow for retiring magistrate
A well-respected, tireless working magistrate has been described as “an exceptionally smart and insightful judicial officer who kept you on your toes” as he is set to hang up his black robe for the last time today.
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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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