More details revealed on shocking double fatal
New details have been revealed about a horrific crash that claimed the lives of a man and woman in their 30s on a notorious stretch of the Bruce Highway near Cardwell. LATEST
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‘Destroys people’: Meth dealing duo learn their fate
A Qld duo busted for meth dealing have faced justice for ‘facilitating destruction’ in other people’s lives — with one being robbed during his six days in custody.
‘I kill’: Cancer-battling bus driver, Carl’s Jr worker attacked on hwy
An armed man terrorised and assaulted a young Queensland fast-food worker before his “truly sickening” attack of a frail Northern Territory bus driver at a Bruce Hwy stop was captured on camera.
Man, 69, fighting for life after fiery Bruce Highway crash
A driver was airlifted to Townsville University Hospital after a fiery two vehicle crash which closed the Bruce Hwy near Mackay. LATEST
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Popular cafe, chalet are under threat from staffing shortages
One of the major problems crippling Queensland businesses has struck a popular Mackay CBD cafe, and is threatening another in a region bracing for a tourism boom. Find out where.
Woman hid in bathroom from man labelled ‘a bully and a thug’
A violent man burst into his former partner’s house in what has been described as a ‘home invasion’ and repeatedly called her a prostitute while assaulting her.
‘They’re not friends anymore’: Fight leads to ruptured testicles
An argument between two mates resulted in one kicking the other in the testicles, but there was a bizarre twist linked to the injury.
‘Get the f–k out’: Shock reason why father set his home on fire
A man used petrol and bug spray as accelerants when he lit five separate fires trying to burn down his rental unit causing $34k in damage. Find out the bizarre reason behind his crime.
‘Absolute drongo’: Tradie’s ‘maniac’ road rage actions slammed
A father of two young girls has blamed a forearm injury and drug addiction for a string of bad behaviour on the roads – even claiming ADHD meds led to a positive meth reading behind the wheel.
‘Catastrophic’: Man loses eye in neighbourly argument over smoke
Smoke from a bonfire sparked an argument between two neighbours, who armed themselves – one with a large knife, the other a metal pole. The clash resulted in a man losing an eye.
Serial car thief with 11 page rap sheet jailed for parole violations
Parole is no deterrent for a father of two who keeps reoffending soon after he is released from prison. This time a Mackay magistrate sent him straight to jail after warning him ‘a 100 times’.
‘All eyes on the water’: Ship’s master in trouble over 60 minute window
The captain of a commercial fishing vessel is in hot water over breaches involving a protected zone off Bowen – and not for the first time.
‘Last chance’: How mum turned drug supplier avoided going back to jail
A young mum was selling bags of marijuana to her main customer for $50. Read how this repeat drug offender avoided going back to jail.
Cocaine addict lapses at baby naming ceremony
A ‘scathing’ report describes a man’s ‘pro-criminal sentiments’ and his rejection of authority and social norms as the reason behind his shocking behaviour.
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