400+ walkers ‘reclaim’ Noosa beach after granddad’s tragic death
Hundreds of people came out to walk at Noosa Heads to honour the life of alleged attack victim and beloved granddad John Kerr, 87, and “reclaim” the area.
Police & Courts
Man dies after he was allegedly shoved ‘with force’ in pub altercation
A Burnett Heads man who suffered critical injuries in an alleged pub altercation involving a volunteer lifeguard, and witnessed by his young daughter, has died after being taken off life support.
‘Sick desires’: Three sisters sexually abused in front of each other
A depraved stepfather preyed on three young sisters while their mother was at work, including instances where he sexually abused the girls in front of each other. WARNING: Disturbing content
Named and shamed: Child sex criminals of Wide Bay and Burnett
The Wide Bay Burnett courts have sentenced more than a dozen people in the past 18 months across the region for shocking sexual crimes against the region’s most vulnerable.
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Tribute: Slain trainer remembered as ‘friendly, loveable man’
The parents of Mark Carson, who was found dead in his Fraser Coast home, have spoken for the first time as their son’s accused killers fronted court.
Show volunteer escorted into court after failing to appear twice
The 22-year-old father of two fronted the court on charges of failing to appear, but also has a string of summary offences including drug trafficking.
Warrant issued for Gympie couple facing homelessness
A police warrant has been issued for the forcible removal of two tenants from a Gympie house, after they refused to vacate until they found somewhere else to live, which has proved impossible after being turned down for 20 rentals
Terrifying moment police chase headed for school at peak hour
After spending two years on the run from police, a 23-year-old Mary Valley woman appeared in custody in the Gympie court this week and sobbed as her crimes were read aloud
Man in lock up for breaching domestic violence order
The man had been on parole for less than a month when he decided to contact his ex-partner multiple times in a week.
Trusted grandfather jailed for raping granddaughter
A Sunshine Coast grandfather had asked if he could be his young granddaughter’s boyfriend before sexually assaulting her.
Drug addict told to get life together before jail release
The court heard police were patrolling a Gympie road on that date and began following Coyne’s car, at which point he drove away “very dangerously” and crossed onto wrong side of a road, forcing another driver to swerve away from him and police to stop their pursuit.
Gympie coward jailed after strangling partner with dog lead
The victim fell to the ground, couldn’t breathe and gasped for air while Janke stood over her and continued to verbally abuse her as part of a sickening domestic violence attack.
‘Act of stupidity’: Man sets mate’s car on fire, sends him videos
When he saw his workmate’s car parked outside a hotel, a heavily intoxicated Hervey Bay man made a bizarre decision. It ended up costing him dearly.
Former equestrian rider on fraud, drugs and joy ride charges
A former Gympie private school student sobbed as her sentence was handed down for multiple offences including stealing cars, possessing drugs and fraud.
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