New details on truck rollover after chopper called to scene
A truck driver has been flown to hospital following a crash between Mackay and Rockhampton just days after a man was killed in a horror head-on in the same region. PHOTOS, UPDATES.
Police & Courts
‘Got a black c–k’: Man’s rude race claim in Qld court
Telling the court he was Indigenous because he was “born in Australia”, a man demanded to be tried in Murri Court, insisting he had the equipment to prove his claims.
Man assaults woman over ‘pretty trivial’ electricity use
A Central Queensland man assaulted his partner and threw her mobile phone on the road because she was using electricity she didn’t pay for, a court has heard.
Barefoot and cuffed: ‘Reckless’ parents charged with murder face court
Two parents charged with their toddler’s murder were handcuffed and barefoot when they faced a Qld court for the first time after a 14-month investigation into what police called ‘reckless indifference’ to the child’s health.
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‘I have nightmares’: Father’s anger after miner son left to die alone
The heartbroken father of a Central Queensland miner who was fatally crushed by a 4.5-tonne tyre, has revealed new information about his son’s case.
‘Terrifying experience’: Worker recalls moment armed robber demanded cash
A pub worker has described the moment an armed robber demanded cash while wielding a large machete, which is alleged to be part of a man’s two-day crime spree.
Police investigate assault on staffer at 24-hour shopping centre
Police investigating the violent assault of a staff member at a popular 24-hour shopping centre are chasing information on a man who may be able to help.
Head-on crash victim fights for life in intensive care unit
A man critically injured in a head-on collision south of Mackay remains in intensive care fighting for life, as police appeal for witnesses to the harrowing crash.
‘You were in the room’: Coroner warns witness at baby death inquest
Coroner Nerida Wilson slammed a witness over “this business of being vague” and warned he was “in serious territory” at the second day of an inquest into the horrific death of a six-month-old boy in Cairns.
Brazen thief takes stolen car on interstate joy ride, hot-wires boat
A man has been urged ‘leave town’ following a brazen crime spree that involved stealing a car and driving it interstate and hot-wiring a boat. Read where it all came undone.
‘You have lost control’: Man lashes out in violent nightclub attack
A Mackay tradie has to pay his victim compensation after slamming his head into a bar twice in a shocking assault. The attack was ‘out of character’ for the father of three heavily involved in junior sport.
‘You’re lucky I don’t break your face’: Father’s ‘disgraceful’ assault
A father has been blasted for a ‘grossly excessive’ response to a violent clash with his former partner that involved him dragging her by her hair and pinning her by her throat.
Accused child killer applying to have taxpayers fund legal bill
An accused killer who allegedly caused a Mackay teen overdose after providing strong pain medication to several children is applying to have taxpayers foot some or all of her court bill via legal aid.
Man fighting for life after serious head-on collision
A 31-year-old man suffered critical injuries in the head-on crash that closed a road south of Mackay for more than five hours. Now police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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