Sneaky pram: How Qld couple stole valuables from Bunnings, Big W
With a pram and sneaky tactics at a self-service checkout, a young Queensland couple stole almost $1000 worth of stuff from Bunnings and Big W — see why they didn’t get away with it.
Police & Courts
‘Watched my annex curl up, melt’: Moment fire destroys caravans
A man has described the frightening moment he woke on Saturday to frantic bashing on his door as neighbouring caravans were destroyed by fire and the park was evacuated. PHOTOS.
‘Unimaginable hate’: Family sees son’s killer jailed for life
A jury has voted to convict a Queensland man of murder, refusing to accept he was provoked by an attempted rape after he chased a man 660m before stabbing him 42 times.
Woolies thief’s role in ‘gay dog’ ruckus as pet pick-up goes bad
A dog was at the centre of a slur and swearing-laden “ruckus” which erupted in a Queensland street, forcing neighbours out of their homes to investigate before calling the cops.
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Huge Central Qld class action case delayed after ‘cataclysmic’ event
A class action case involving more than 150 fishermen and associated business owners suing the government-owned Gladstone Ports Corporation has had cataclysmic event. Read what it means for the case here.
Mum drinks 10 beers, drives drunk when cab fails to show up
It was the Central Queensland woman’s fifth drink-driving offence and she copped a blasting from a magistrate who called her “irresponsible”. Here’s what happened in court.
Man found dead, another man and woman injured at Central Qld home
Police are investigating after a man was found dead and another man and woman injured at a home in Gladstone on Sunday afternoon. Full details.
Central Qld man charged after allegedly setting fire to unit
A man has been charged after allegedly setting fire to a unit in a complex in North Rockhampton on Sunday night. A second unrelated house fire has also been reported in Gladstone overnight and is under investigation. Full details.
‘Totally unacceptable’: Drunk driver crashes into tree, blows ‘ridiculous’ reading
Things went from bad to worse for a Yeppoon drink-driver and former CQ mine worker as police attempted to pull him over on a residential street. Here’s what unfolded.
‘Cuff me c—!’: Woman with crowbar smashes car windows in ‘bad blood’ attack
A woman’s neighbour captured video footage of an incident where she smashed car windows and gave it to the police. As it turned out, this was only the first of her attacks in a nasty ongoing dispute. Read what happened here.
Alleged former police assault victim grabs cop by testicle
A young woman who claims her arm was fractured when police allegedly used excessive force has been sentenced for assaulting a police officer causing bodily harm.
Central Qld teen’s car ‘immobilised’ after illegal street race
Police were exiting a service station when they caught the two drivers in the act. Here’s what happened to one of the men when he faced court.
‘I’ll put you in a body bag’: Man’s threat to woman before ‘kicking her out’
Police went to a North Rockhampton home after receiving concerning information that a woman had been threatened by a man who had a “terrible” criminal history. Here’s what happened.
Drug bust: 12 cannabis plants, rifle bolts, explosives seized
Police swooped on a Capricorn Coast property and charged a married father of three and former operator for a drilling company, with drug and weapons offences. Full details here.
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