‘Speeding, 3 drugs, booze’: Car crash caused power pole to snap in half
Things quickly went from good to bad for a concreter “celebrating” his first day back at work when he crashed his car into a power pole, snapping it in half.
Police & Courts
Teen faces court for defying grocery store ban
A Central Queensland boy who has aspirations of becoming a sports commentator has faced the Childrens Court after he defied a grocery store ban.
Man caught with replica gun, drugs at popular kids play area
Police caught a man with a replica handgun and drugs at a popular kids play area in Central Queensland – he’d earlier committed offences in the state’s south-west.
Bulk carrier owner fined $66k after posing risk to reef
A ship posed a risk of damaging the Great Barrier Reef and other vessels in a Qld port after failing to repair a vital mechanical mechanism.
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Man forced 13yo boy to perform depraved acts despite protests
A young man recently convicted of maintaining a seven-month sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy had met the child’s parents before preying on their innocent child. *Distressing
‘Weed in my bedroom’: Woman with history nabbed in police raid
A woman who started a new life in Central Queensland has faced court after being busted with not just cannabis, but a more serious drug as well, following a police raid of her former home.
Crisis spurred newest constable to apply for ‘best job ever’
Eight new First Year Constables are headed to Central Queensland, with one from the fitness industry revealing what prompted him to want to help those in need.
‘Run!’ Snapchat menace points ‘gun’ at schoolkids ‘like GTA drive-by’
Wanting to act out a real-life version of Grand Theft Auto, an armed gamer drove past a Qld school pointing his weapon at terrified children who “believed they were going to get shot”.
‘F*** off’: Thief yells while being chased by Bunnings workers
Two people teamed up to steal $1700 worth of products from a Central Queensland Bunnings store but staff members were hot on their heels, a court has heard.
‘F*** that maggot’: Man attacks woman with a woomera
A Central Queensland man has faced court after he used a cultural weapon to attack a woman.
Woman busted carrying taser in her handbag
The reason why a woman was carrying a taser in her handbag was revealed when she faced a Central Queensland court.
Two charged after alleged truck rampage in Rockhampton region
Two people will appear in Rockhampton court after an accused truck theft allegedly saw a puppy injured, fences destroyed and a police car rammed.
Man shot on Central Qld street rushed to hospital
Police are investigating an alleged shooting in Central Queensland with a man taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Meth mum on suspended jail sentence in trouble again
After already breaching a suspended jail sentence once, this Central Queensland mum failed to kick her meth habit and found herself back before a District Court judge.
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