Teen accused of pointing fake gun at drivers among 11 charged
A teen who allegedly threatened motorists with a fake weapon was among 11 youths charged following a crackdown by police across the region.
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Brolga brouhaha: Woman attacks hospital staff after theatre drama
A code black was called at a Queensland hospital when a woman kicked a doctor and other hospital workers, just days after she was arrested for her theatrics at the Brolga Theatre.
Police cite Bondi terror after alleged kill threats at shops
A man with mental health issues was released on bail after allegedly running around a shopping centre armed with scissors threatening to kill shoppers and staff and knocking over young children. FULL STORY
Labourer breaks into gun shop, shooting club during ‘berserk’ crime spree
A 39-year-old labourer has fronted court over a stunning 30-offence crime spree in which he broke into a gun shop, evaded the cops and committed “just about everything in the books”.
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Named: Wide Bay’s shocking drink drivers of 2023
This region is losing the war against drink driving, with an alarming 20 per cent rise since January 2021. Here are some of the most shocking incidents of 2023 so far.
‘Tragic accident’: 79-year-old missing Bundaberg fisherman found dead
A group of three mates were on their way back from a day of fishing when their tinnie hit rough conditions and capsized. Sadly only two made it to shore.
Local woman revealed as victim of fatal Gympie crash
Police have released more information about the fatal crash that claimed the life of a 32-year-old woman near Gympie on Saturday night.
Hinterland fire contained but second major blaze still burns
Firefighters are battling a major blaze on the Sunshine Coast where warnings are current while the threat from another fire to the north near Gympie has eased. VIDEOS, NEW PHOTOS.
Next steps for triple fatal, DV murder accused revealed in court
The man charged with the deaths of three people in horror car crash at Federal on the Bruce Highway has had his matters mentioned in court. Warning: Graphic content
The tradie, sex worker and slain Samaritan: Inside alleged unit block murder
A chilling photo and new details have been revealed about a construction worker charged with murdering a unit manager police allege was intervening in a sex worker booking gone wrong.
Westpac speaks on jailed banker who ripped retirees off
Westpac has made a statement about the jailing of a former personal banker who ripped its customers off of more than $176,000.
Leavers doubles down, slams minister’s ‘vile’ criticism
The powerful union boss, who declared First Nations people were over represented in crime stats, insists he was sharing the views others were “too frightened” to share.
‘Not too far from us’: Family’s heartbreak at young father’s funeral
There was standing room only as the devastated family of a teenage crash victim shared memories at his funeral service in Hervey Bay, including his brother who was seriously injured in the same accident.
‘Callous’ driver fled collision scene in good Samaritan’s car
A man has been slammed by the court after he stole a car that had pulled up to help when he was involved in a high speed collision near Gympie which the left the other driver trapped.
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