‘Extensive injuries’: Motorbike rider fell asleep before highway crash
A man has been sentenced for a Bruce Highway motorbike crash which saw him suffer “extensive injuries.”
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Woman in hospital after being struck by vehicle at shopping centre
A woman has been taken to hospital after she was struck by a vehicle at a busy Rockhampton shopping centre.
‘Shotgun on back seat’: Car thief’s drug-fuelled crime spree across QLD
A man was “on the run” from the law when he committed a two-month drug-fuelled crime spree across Queensland, with police eventually arresting him at Gladstone with a shotgun on the back seat of his stolen vehicle.
‘Large amount of meth’: Man allegedly caught in bust makes bail bid
A man allegedly caught with “a large amount of methamphetamine” during a vehicle intercept has made a bid to get out of custody for Christmas.
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Man banned from pub for king-hitting patron after 19 beers
A man has been banned from a popular Emerald hotel after king-hitting a patron there on a night out with work mates. He had already been removed from the pub before the assault.
CQ teacher apologises for .143 drink-driving offence
A Central Queensland teacher, who is heavily involved in the community, has made a passionate expression of remorse for his huge drink driving mistake.
Leaders of 70-prisoner riot at Rockhampton to be moved out
Ringleaders who played major roles in the events of Thursday’s 16-hour long riots at Capricornia Correctional Centre will now be moved to other prisons around the state as more details emerged of how it all started.
Repeat driving offender busted in familiar territory
When the 26-year-old got caught behind the wheel of a black Holden Commodore at Yeppoon last month it was her second similar blunder in the past year.
‘Disgraceful’: Prisoners slammed after 16 hour siege at Rockhampton prison
A 16-hour siege at Capricornia Correctional Centre has come to an end after a prolonged protest which saw rioting and fires being lit by prisoners. But as of this morning, the prison remains in lockdown as investigations begin.
Serial traffic offender gets caught again
The Sunshine Coast man who is currently working in Central Queensland has added to his history of traffic offending with his latest blunder.
Young partygoer ‘saw red’ after sister punched at festival
A young partygoer “could not control himself’” after his sister was punched at a Central Queensland festival, but his drunken antics landed him in court.
Drunk man busted by police on his way to slash ex’s car tyres
A Gladstone man was found by police bloodied and carrying a knife outside Gladstone State High School grounds. Read more here.
Bikie gang’s spread into rural town exposed as men caught wearing prohibited items
Three men in a small Central Queensland town have been caught up in the apparent spread of an international street gang into the area, after wearing prohibited clothing.
‘Horrific’: Expert reveals harrowing future abused children face
A criminologist has spoken out about a Gladstone child sex abuse case labelled the ‘most depraved’ Queensland has ever seen, and the lasting effects it will have on its victims.
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