‘Unforgivable’: Truckie threatens to kill ambos with compound bow
After a bad break-up, an out-of-work Qld truck driver on a partner Visa to Australia used a chilling method to stop his ex from calling an ambulance to help him.
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700+ missions: Rescue helicopter wraps up busy 2024
The Greater Whitsundays can count on the BMA CQ Rescue helicopter as they wrap 2024 with a whopping 729 missions flown, many to remote locations, islands and mine sites.
Magistrate blasts father-of-five over ‘cowardly’ assault
A father-of-five who put his hands around a woman’s throat and spat at her during a “cowardly” assault has been given a tongue-lashing by a Magistrate.
‘Take your clothes off’: Bail bid after alleged violent kidnapping
A man who was barely one month into his release on bail is accused of being involved in a violent armed robbery and kidnapping where he allegedly ordered the victim to remove his clothes.
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Woman serious but stable in hospital after horror crash
A woman has suffered “life-threatening” injuries, while four young children and a man have also been hurt.
Fatal hit-and-run case delayed by missing DNA results
A man facing 29 criminal offences including dangerously driving causing death has had his matters adjourned. DETAILS
Tears as tattoo artist thrown in watchhouse for ‘malicious’ pub attack
A glamorous tattoo artist and her built barber-shop owner fiancé, filmed assaulting a woman outside a Qld pub, have had a fright of their own despite glowing character references including one from a former councillor.
The most shocking copper thefts across Queensland
Copper theft is costing Queenslanders millions, with some builders being broken into up to eight times before the homeowner moves in.
‘Experimenting at 59’: Fisherman busted with revolver, meth, dope
A Queensland angler, travelling up and down the coast selling his fish, said he was experimenting with drugs and had a revolver to protect him from crocs and sharks after police busted him at a Bruce Highway rest stop area.
Concerns for two tourists lost in national park
A search and rescue operation was launched for two tourists who got lost while hiking in a popular Mackay region national park. After several hours, the duo was found.
Fatal crash driver attacks woman over spilt drink
A Qld woman, jailed in her 20s for causing a fatal crash that killed a young woman, has become a “lost soul” spiralling into booze and drug use.
Dying dad sues five Queensland councils for killer disease
A former council worker who dedicated his career to protecting the environment is now suing five of the state’s local authorities for more than $1.2 million.
‘Unfit for practice’: Solicitor disbarred for professional misconduct
A Qld lawyer has been disbarred over his “significant failures” in dealing with a client including causing a five-year delay in a workers compensation case.
Family and loved ones ‘seeking justice’ and ‘truth’ for Courtney
Family and friends of Courtney Anderson are still searching for answers more than seven months after her tragic death from catastrophic injuries on the Bruce Highway.
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