Teens busted in stolen Hyundai at servo had 25 prior offences
Two juveniles busted exiting a stolen car at a Mackay petrol station have fronted court with 25 prior unlawful use of motor vehicle offences between them.
Police & Courts
‘Shameful act’: Police investigating playground fire
Police are investigated after a “senseless” fire at Kershaw Gardens destroyed a well-loved kid’s playground attraction just before Christmas.
Teen boys remain hospitalised after serious Bruce Highway crash
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured after he was flung from a vehicle in a horror crash involving a caravan between Mackay and Rockhampton, the second in the same area in barely three weeks.
‘Then I’m sliced’: Police investigating alleged wounding incident
Whetu Tokotaua said he initially did not realise he had been sliced open after a clash at a popular Central Queensland pub. WARNING: Confronting images
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Named: Cap Coast drink drivers hit with $5k+ in fines
A truck driver, a landscaper and a builder’s labourer were among the Capricorn Coast drink drivers to face Yeppoon court with fines totalling more than $5000 handed out.
Shock twist, safety fears for mate charged over biker’s crash death
A surprise letter penned by the sister of a motorcyclist killed in an alleged hit and run by a mate of 40 years can be revealed. It comes after police previously said the driver shouldn’t be released for his own “protection”.
Named: Gladstone’s boozy, drugged drivers busted
An engineer, a retired butcher and a machinery operator were among the latest drink drivers to face Gladstone court, while three mums fronted for drug driving.
‘Too many beers’: Miner on pizza run falls asleep behind wheel
A driver who fell asleep at a busy Rockhampton intersection says he was on his way home after picking up pizzas. But boozy driving wasn’t the only crime added to his already eight-page history.
Immigrant punched woman in the head ‘numerous times’
A man who had only recently arrived in Australia when he was arrested for bashing a woman has been warned he might not get the stay in the country if he doesn’t change.
Two badly hurt after motorbike vs. car crash
Two young men have been seriously hurt after the motorbike they were riding collided with a car in a country Qld town overnight.
Car erupts in flames after crashing into tree, causing bushfire
A car has hit a tree in Emu Park, causing a fire that spread to surrounding bushland.
WATCH: Investigations continue after suspicious fire
Police investigations are ongoing after a car fire near the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton. See the video
Central Qld woman ‘very fearful’ after alleged strangulation
A man who allegedly strangled a Central Queensland woman in a domestic violence incident has made a bid to get out of custody before Christmas.
Schoolgirl stalking manifesto, photos, addresses allegedly uncovered
A “truly disturbing” folder, which police allege shows young teen girls labelled “projects”, where they live, explicit sex talk and a Qld man’s musings about whether to “trap” one was not enough to stop him from getting bail.
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