$2m Bruce Hwy bust: Alleged cocaine, meth mule’s pregnancy plea
A former real estate agent, allegedly busted with more than $2 million worth of drugs on Queensland’s major highway, has offered up a time-sensitive excuse for her case to be delayed.
Police & Courts
‘Do it then’: Gran stands ground as armed 20yo makes stab threats
A former apprentice baker was barely in the door of his new home when his grandmother’s decision to remove his hat ended in a violent confrontation with a knife.
Woman seriously injured after falling off e-scooter
A woman has been rushed to hospital in a ‘potentially life-threatening’ condition after she fell off an e-scooter.
More details emerge about horror Easter motorbike crashes
One man is fighting for his life and another is in a serious condition following two shocking crashes in the Mackay region. UPDATES.
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‘Need to heal yourself’: Driver headbutted in road rage attack
Yelling at a man that he was “driving like a f***wit”, this troubled Qld construction worker then inflicted “nasty” facial injuries.
‘Burn down child safety’: Next step for gold heist plotter
A woman previously jailed for trying to steal $12k in gold ingots learned her fate after she threatened to burn down child safety in a phone call late last year.
Stroke stops warrant for alleged Qld rapist’s arrest
An alleged rapist faces 20 serious charges but now the case is in limbo.
‘Man up’: Details of vicious pub assault revealed
A magistrate has slammed a Qld pub goer for his ‘total loss of control’ after he lashed out, attacking a fellow punter at a popular venue.
Man’s body pulled from water in busy harbour
Police are investigating after a man’s body was pulled from a popular fishing spot in Mackay.
Man sent to hospital after late-night crash
A man suffered injuries in a late-night crash on the Peak Downs Highway, west of Mackay.
‘Sexual assault’ charges downgraded after workouts go wrong
A Mackay man previously accused of sexually assaulting women while helping with “stretches” has had his charges downgraded after it was revealed he was impaired and had NDIS-funded care.
Alleged arson, $600k+ attempted Suncorp fraud trial draws near
The case against a Qld mum, who along with her co-accused allegedly burnt down a home she bought at a council unpaid rates auction has returned to court.
$200k promised to light up CBD
In back to back pledges toward improving safety for regional towns, the Mackay region is set to net close to $400k to upgrade security and lighting in the CBD and Sarina.
Puppy war ends in man pouring petrol on ex-mate, setting him on fire
A petty dispute over a puppy ended in an extreme act of violence when a Qld man doused his former friend in petrol and set him alight in a shocking street showdown.
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