Dad attacks man in unit during New Years’ meth binge
He was on no drugs or alcohol bail conditions at the time of the attack and took a swig from a can in front of police.
Police & Courts
Teen mum accused of breaking into homes after hotel burglary
A young mum fast accumulating a serious criminal resume for riding in stolen cars and breaking into places has been accused of breaking into homes after Christmas only two weeks after her last sentence was handed down.
Life-threatening injuries from highway crash involving fuel tanker
Three people, including a child, were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a fuel tanker on a Queensland highway. Two suffered life-threatening wounds.
Violent construction worker randomly bashes Qld shopping centre guard
A Mackay man has landed in court for a shocking attack on a security guard at a popular shopping centre, only one month after coming off parole for previous violent offences.
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Newbie grazier makes wild excuses after he’s caught cattle duffing
A Queensland grazier who rounded up a few extra cattle that weren’t his before going to the abattoir has learnt his fate in court.
Accused rapist and child abuser in coma
The case against a man facing horror historic sex abuse allegations has been delayed after it was revealed he is currently in a vegetative state in hospital.
Jail sentence hangs over mum busted for trafficking meth
A meth-trafficking mum who faced up to 25 years in jail has been shown mercy amid a judge’s fears her efforts at rehabilitation will be undone by going back to prison.
Stunning development in case of amateur pilot in deadly flight
Prosecutors have dropped a major charge against an amateur pilot police alleged caused the death of his passenger when a Christmas Eve joy flight turned to tragedy.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
Police, firefighters rush to shed fire in rural suburb
Police and firefighters rushed to Alligator Creek after a shed was “well alight” near a house with concerns of petrol nearby.
Rene Latimore accused killer on bail as case stretches into 2025
Lawyers for a young man accused of murdering Mackay region mum Rene Latimore are determining if they need to try and have evidence excluded from any prospective trial.
Car stolen for joyride, set on fire
Mackay police are calling for information after a Holden station wagon taken for a joyride had its keys stolen from a letter box before being set on fire.
Power pole smash closes road
The Mackay-Eungella Rd west of Marian has been closed in both directions after a car hit a power pole, leaving power lines hanging over the road.
Bridge reopens following police incident
A vital bridge for morning commuters was closed early this morning with police warning commuters to avoid the area causing traffic jams on the surrounding roadways. LATEST.
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