Van ‘fully involved in flames’ in Qld mining town
Firefighters raced into action after a small van was “fully involved in flames” in a mining town. This marks the second van fire for the region in the last couple of days. DETAILS
Police & Courts
Classmate punched for rescue attempt after mum’s drink spiked at nightclub
A young mum who mistakenly punched an old classmate who tried to rescue her from a ‘dangerous situation’ after RockyNats had an explanation.
‘He wants to have a f***ing go’: Woolies fight breaks out onto the street
A fight that broke out between two men in a Queensland Woolworths exploded out on the street after they were kicked out of the shopping centre, causing onlookers to flag down police.
‘A loud thud’: Woman smashes car windscreen at night, flees
A Central Queensland mother has faced court for her attack on a man’s car at night before she fled the scene.
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Man punished for jumping fence during anti-youth-crime rally
A Rockhampton father who was part of an anti-youth-crime rally jumped the fence of a home that had been tipped as a residence of an alleged offender, causing the occupants to move house.
Nightmares, panic attacks: Survivors of farm electrocutions reveal horror
Two men involved in an industrial incident at a Queensland farm that saw several people electrocuted have shared how they desperately tried to save their mate before he died as a major power firm faces a huge fine.
Snake bite victim died in front of family at school function
A 69-year-old grandfather who died after he had removed a snake coiled around a friend’s ankle at a Queensland park was attending a school’s 100-year anniversary with family at the time.
‘Jealous bastard’ strangles partner, accuses her of infidelity
An offender with an eight page rap sheet who called his partner a liar, slut and c—t, continually tracked his victim down to a Rockhampton pub and then later pushed her against a wall, holding her by the throat.
Human remains raise hope cold case may yet be cracked
It’s the missing person mystery that’s gripped a small Central Queensland town for almost 15 years. But the cold case puzzle of what happened to Francis “Frank” Foley is finally being pieced together.
WANTED: photos of 12 people Rockhampton police would like to speak to
Rockhampton police have released CCTV images of a number of people they would like to speak to in relation to a number of offences across the region.
Pub glassing attacker‘s extensive violent criminal record revealed
A man who had previously punched a man at a nightclub and broke his teeth has an extensive criminal record for violence against multiple partners prior to glassing one outside a Rockhampton pub.
‘Thought they would shoot him’: Siege witness voices new fear
A neighbour has spoken out after a terrifying siege which forced armed police to shut down Queensland streets after the release of the man at the centre of it all.
Trapped by feet: Two people in hospital after car rolls
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the Capricorn Coast. Four fire crews were called out along with police and paramedics.
Central Queensland police officer ‘humbled’ after touching nomination
A Central Queensland police officer says he was “very humbled” to be nominated by his daughters for a QBANK Everyday Hero Award.
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