‘Want a turn?’: Vape held to tiny baby’s mouth in shock video
Disturbing video showing a vaping teen offering a five-month-old Queensland baby a taste can be revealed amid escalating public health fears about the exposure of children to the devices.
Police & Courts
Person trapped, three hospitalised after West Mackay crash
Emergency services had to work together to cut a person from a vehicle following a collision at the intersection between Field St and Steinbeck Ct.
WATCH: CCTV captures alleged mobile speed camera arson attack
Police have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to in relation to an arson investigation involving a mobile speed camera. SEE THE FOOTAGE
Mackay, Whitsundays warned of 120km/h winds, dangerous storm surge
Residents in low-lying areas near the shoreline are warned to take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be prepared to follow instructions regarding evacuation. FREE STORY
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Magistrate issues arrest warrant for Mackay cop, then withdraws it
A magistrate issued an arrest warrant against a Mackay police officer as he blasted QPS procedures. Find out why.
Bruce Highway fatal crash case moves forward
The case against a driver accused over the horrific highway crash that claimed the life of father Walter Newton north of Mackay is ready for the next step.
Second bail bid for mum charged with slashing ex with kitchen knife
A mother accused of slashing her former long-term partner with a kitchen knife as he slept has applied for bail again after spending almost four months behind bars.
Jailed: Man steals $29k from girlfriend and blows it on meth
A Warwick man who moved to Central Queensland for a new life with hopes of getting work in the mining industry, has been sent to prison, with his lengthy criminal record coming back to bite him. Here’s how his case played out.
Teen’s alleged attack on good Samaritan after crashing stolen car
A good Samaritan who stopped to help a teen at the scene of a crash on the Bruce Highway was allegedly assaulted and robbed, with the teen taking his car for a getaway.
Unlucky 11 Mackay drink or drug-drivers named and shamed
Pregnant women and first year apprentices were caught on the wrong side of the law when they decided to get behind the wheel after taking drugs or drinking alcohol.
‘Accident waiting to happen’: Questions over what caused fisherman’s death
Locals are questioning the possible cause of the tragic death of a fisherman who died after his boat hit an object and flipped in waters near Rockhampton, with some claiming they’ve been saying for years that an accident would happen there.
Council worker sues employer for $666k over fall
A council worker has filed a lawsuit after he fell from a piece of machinery while on the job and now alleges he has been left with permanent partial disabilities.
‘You turn into a mug’: Teen blasted over high-speed hooning crash
A pizza delivery driver had been showing off for his mates, hitting speeds more than 70km/h at a major roundabout before a high-speed crash.
‘She got in too deep’: Worker’s ‘sophisticated’ plan to hide dicey dealing
A mother hatched a ‘sophisticated’ plan to hide the fact she cost her employer just over $18,000 in 66 tonne of fertiliser. Read how this all unfolded.
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