Magistrate rejects defendant’s guilty plea over drink drive charge
A magistrate has told a defendant he does not run a “kangaroo court” so could not accept her plea in the Noosa Magistrates Court and risk breaking the law himself.
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Alleged furniture fraudster to face trial as buyers claim $12k loss
A Sunshine Coast mum accused of pocketing $12,000 through her Facebook marketplace furniture business is set to face trial after her guilty plea was rejected. Read why.
‘You’re a dog’: Man blames magistrate abuse in court on comedown
A Sunshine Coast man previously sentenced for the manslaughter of his stepson has apologised for his “disgusting” behaviour in court after being refused bail.
‘I can’t go in there again’: Jail-bound health worker jumps dock
Desperate screams echoed through a Queensland courthouse as a glamorous ex-health worker facing 15 charges jumped over the dock and pleaded with a magistrate for bail.
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Recidivist thief gets time added on
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Man dies following car crash on Northern Rivers
The driver, believed to be a 38-year-old man, died at the scene.
JURY OUT: Deliberations begin into alleged teacher murder
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Drug supply accused claims religious prejudice in court
PETER Till told the court he felt there was a religious prejudice against him and asked for court transcripts as proof.
Edwards the ‘only suspect’ in alleged murder: Defence
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Man found with 5kg of cannabis claimed he was making cakes
A MAN found with more than 5kg of cannabis plant claimed he used to the leaf to make oil which he used to bake cakes and biscuits.
Looters suspected to be targeting bushfire victims
“THESE communities have suffered enough without individuals stealing what items they have left.”
Police search for man who entered caravan, assaulted woman
The 46-year-old woman was able to fight him off and he fled on foot.
Walk for Daniel
Hundreds gathered today to honour Daniel Morcombe and his family.
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