‘18 prior DV convictions’: Mum avoids jail after offending again
A Central Queensland mother with a terrible history of domestic violence has narrowly avoided being put behind bars after continuing to offend.
Police & Courts
Cops shock honeypot gun, magic mushrooms discovery at Central Qld property
Police made some unexpected discoveries after they were urgently called to the home of an ex-miner, who has finally appeared in court after five days in the watchhouse.
Man taken to hospital after Bruce Highway crash
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car and semi-trailer that blocked the Bruce Highway in both directions in Central Queensland. DETAILS
CCTV footage captures accused fraudster, house fire duo’s movements, court hears
A mother accused of house arson and attempted fraud worth more than $600,000 only two days after the fire has been ordered to stand trial in the district court.
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Alleged escaped prisoner back in hospital
A prisoner who allegedly escaped custody while at Rockhampton Hospital receiving treatment has had his matters mentioned in court.
Watch: ‘Dangerous’ prisoner recaptured after three days on the run
After allegedly assaulting guards and a nurse to escape custody, a prison inmate considered ‘dangerous’ by police has been recaptured. SEE VIDEO OF HIS ARREST.
Sex pest put back behind bars after lewd act at medical centre
A man has been ordered to serve more time behind bars for yet another sexual offence which caused his victim to take stress leave from work.
‘There’s still hope’: Police continue search for missing elderly man
Police say they are not giving up hope as they continue to follow reported sightings of an elderly Rockhampton man who went missing two weeks ago.
‘Deeply saddened’: Heartbreak as bus driver dies in crash on school run
A forensic investigation has been launched after a man died in a crash between a bus and two camels near Rockhampton.
Headphones, shoes: Man’s Big W thefts exposed
Headphones and two pairs of shoes were on a Rockhampton thief’s wish list when he hit up Big W and made off with the items without paying.
‘More than just a number’: Three day police blitz targets road safety
Central Queensland police have targeted bad driving behaviour on rural roadways in bid to save lives and reduce road trauma across Mackay, Whitsunday and Capricornia.
‘I’m here to kill you, c***’: Ship captain attacks pub patron in love triangle fight
Staff at a Yeppoon pub and members of the public had to break up a violent love triangle fight between two men, with a court hearing they had history.
‘On very thin ice’: Serial drug crim on verge of return to jail
A serial drug offender from a well-respected Gladstone family has slid dangerously close to being sent back to jail.
Woman arrested, meth seized in drug raid
A drug raid at a home in North Rockhampton has culminated in the arrest of a woman and what appeared to be bags of drugs taken from the property.
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