Ex-NRL superstar says he’s ‘not guilty’ of nightclub assault
Former Dally M medalist and Mackay son Ben Barba is back in court over alleged nightclub antics but this time he says the cops have got it wrong. LATEST.
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Central Qld pineapple farmers found not guilty of fatal accident back in court
A Central Qld pineapple farm owner and his father found not guilty by a magistrate earlier this year for their roles in a fatal electrocution workplace accident on their farm. They are now both back before the courts. Read here why.
Three seriously injured in two-car head-on crash
Emergency crews have rushed to a two-car head-on crash in Central Queensland that has seriously injured three people.
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Central Qld teen car thief caused ‘significant damage’
A teenage car thief who caused “significant damage” during one of his crimes, has been granted parole release.
Serial public nuisance pest lit fire near fuel station pumps
She terrorised staff and the community at a petrol station, a hospital and shopping centres and now a serial Central Queensland public nuisance pest has been given her ticket out of custody.
Barefoot violent drug addict’s taxi armed robbery
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Piles of cash, bags of drugs: what police found at surf life saving volunteer’s home
When police found a tick sheet, he told them the names on the sheet were mates who purchased drugs off him.
Twist in case against pub chef accused of stealing $43k of meat
A Rockhampton chef accused of stealing more than a tonne of meat over several months is likely to be finalised in the coming weeks, a court has heard.
Teen girl, two men injured as truck fire closes major highway
Emergency crews have responded to two separate incidents to the south and west of Mackay that resulted in two major highways being blocked. DETAILS
Grieving dad who lost daughter in spa drowning accused of car arson
Cecil Murphy, and his wife Tahlia Eason, who tragically lost their child to a spa drowning are both charged with one count each of arson.
Hotel hopping mum in meth bust was in ‘really bad place’
A mum was “hotel hopping” when she was busted with meth and other drugs in a police raid of a Central Queensland hotel.
Two injured as car towing caravan rolls on major highway
Emergency crews have raced to a single-vehicle rollover on the Bruce Highway between Rockhampton and Mackay.
Why Qld Coroner believes this prisoner didn’t have to die
Moments after being arrested, a Central Queensland man was dead in the back of a police car. Now, the state’s Coroner has revealed changes he believes are needed.
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