Druggie dad caught with ‘meth, ecstasy, break-in tools’ named
A Mackay father of six was already on parole when he was repeatedly caught with drugs and other dodgy items including those linked to a BCF break-in.
Police & Courts
Jury finds truckie not guilty of sex charges
A jury has found a truckie not guilty of indecently treating two boys after closing statements in which the defence argued the accusations had come from a dishonest place.
Alleged drink driver charged over fatal Bruce Highway crash
Police have charged a man over a fatal crash that killed two people on the Bruce Highway last year.
Meth dealer caused $634k damage during Qld mine theft
A career criminal claims he is ‘100% rehabilitated’ after spending six months in an overcrowded prison, and needed to be released so he could help guide his teen grandson who had the ‘potential of becoming an NRL superstar’
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‘Man up’: Details of vicious pub assault revealed
A magistrate has slammed a Qld pub goer for his ‘total loss of control’ after he lashed out, attacking a fellow punter at a popular venue.
Man’s body pulled from water in busy harbour
Police are investigating after a man’s body was pulled from a popular fishing spot in Mackay.
Man sent to hospital after late-night crash
A man suffered injuries in a late-night crash on the Peak Downs Highway, west of Mackay.
‘Sexual assault’ charges downgraded after workouts go wrong
A Mackay man previously accused of sexually assaulting women while helping with “stretches” has had his charges downgraded after it was revealed he was impaired and had NDIS-funded care.
Alleged arson, $600k+ attempted Suncorp fraud trial draws near
The case against a Qld mum, who along with her co-accused allegedly burnt down a home she bought at a council unpaid rates auction has returned to court.
$200k promised to light up CBD
In back to back pledges toward improving safety for regional towns, the Mackay region is set to net close to $400k to upgrade security and lighting in the CBD and Sarina.
Puppy war ends in man pouring petrol on ex-mate, setting him on fire
A petty dispute over a puppy ended in an extreme act of violence when a Qld man doused his former friend in petrol and set him alight in a shocking street showdown.
Driveway murder charge: Next step for mum’s alleged shooter
The case against a man accused of shooting a Qld mother dead in her driveway and attempting to kill another neighbour has returned to court. LATEST.
Schoolkids ‘broken’ after ‘unbelievably missed’ teacher’s crash death
Heartbreaking tributes are continuing to flow for a 22-year-old Qld teacher whose tragic crash death has rocked the Catholic college at which he taught and the community where he was the loved “life of the party”.
New development in toddler death case
Less than a week after murder charges against two parents, accused of causing the death of their daughter were dropped, the father has returned to court to close his part of the tumultuous saga.
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