‘I’ll bite your c–k off’: Drunk man’s vile threat during arrest
A serial pest with a criminal history spanning more than 25 years threatened and spat at police who responded following reports a duo were threatening each other with knives.
Police & Courts
‘Stomped on ankle’, jaw fractured: Horror claims in alleged attack revealed
Police allege a Queensland man stomped on his partner’s ankle breaking it and later used her crutches to strike her in the face in a string of brutal assaults. TRIGGER WARNING: Disturbing content
‘I did walk around naked but I don’t think that’s a crime’
A Queensland man on a public nudity charge has told a courtroom why he thinks he’s not guilty while also claiming a police officer “tried to grab my c—”.
Crime scene declared after home destroyed by fire
Investigations into the cause of a Central Queensland fire are underway after emergency crews arrived to find a home “fully ablaze”. DETAILS.
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‘You had choices that day’: Jay Brogden murder verdict is in
The verdict for a former Whitsunday father of seven accused of murdering Jay Brogden in a violent clash on a boat in waters off Shute Harbour has been handed down.
400+ cases: Monsters behind Mackay’s shocking animal cruelty and neglect scourge
Some of Queensland’s most shocking animal neglect and abuse cases were committed across the Mackay district from torture to negligence. Warning: Graphic content
Man charged over Mother’s Day stabbing named
A man charged over a stabbing attack at a Mackay budget hostel has been identified, as the wounded man is released from hospital. Read the latest.
Community’s moving tribute to youngest victim of horror road toll
Animal lover Stirling Edwards-Bland, 12, dreamed of becoming a vet when he grew up. His life was cut short tragically in a Bruce Highway crash that marked the start of a horror week on the roads.
Search for man to help with inquiries after alleged salon assault
A hairdresser washing a man’s hair at a salon in a major shopping centre was allegedly touched inappropriately as police now call for help to identify a man they believe can help with their inquiries.
Sacked doctor cleared to take hospital defamation action
A psychiatrist sacked just weeks into a hospital contract, after junior doctors filed a complaint about his performance, has secured more time to sue the health service for defamation.
The crucial 5-minute window before young father’s hit and run death
Friends say they will miss a young father of three’s smile and cheeky humour after he died in a hit and run that sent shockwaves through a small Queensland town. Police say a five-minute window could be the key to solving the hit and run.
‘Three fatals in three days’: Police road toll warning ahead of big wet
‘Two mothers have lost their children on what’s meant to be one of their best days of the year’. Mackay region road toll spikes ahead of storms expected to dump up to 200mm.
‘You’re in jail or dead’: Teen’s eyes opened to ‘scary’ path ahead
A teenager was lucky to make it a day through school, ‘not giving a jack’ what happened to him. But now for the first time, he can see a future for himself beyond ‘doing naughty stuff and mucking up at school’.
Man busted with 1kg of meth told cops of drug scam plans
A man caught with more than 1kg of methamphetamines at a Queensland coastal tourist town has fronted court. Here’s what happened to him.
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