Mapped: Wide Bay’s worst car theft suburbs revealed
New data confirms car theft is skyrocketing across the Wide Bay and Burnett, with a 40 per cent spike in the past six months. Use our interactive map and see where the thieves are striking.
Police & Courts
Named and shamed: 18 in court for animal cruelty
From shocking acts of cruelty to disgraceful neglect, these are some of Queensland’s worst animal cruelty cases in the past year.
‘Belligerent’ teenager’s menacing act causes havoc on the street
A 19-year-old who took the law into his own hands has been described as “belligerent”, after causing chaos for drivers on a busy Burnett street.
Baby driver: ‘Getaway’ girl, 15, causing chaos on Qld streets
At just 15, she’s as “known” to police as hardened criminals twice her age. Now, her jaw-dropping disregard for the law and links to a string of both tragic and dangerous crimes can be revealed.
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Man arrested after trying to buy coffin at Maryborough pub
THE Heritage City man was arrested for swinging a fluoro light tube around while ranting about the devil, the court heard.
Toowoomba car used in horror hit and run
A SERVICE station worker was dragged 50m on a road by a thief fleeing the scene in a stolen car.
Unlicenced, uninsured and unregistered on multiple occasions
A full list of everyone charged with traffic offences in Murgon Court this week.
DETAILS: Man dragged by car in horrifying hit-and-run
Petrol drive-off turns into a horrifying hit-and-run in Kingaroy. FULL DETAILS:
Man’s ridiculous excuse for driving 145km/h
‘DON’T GET CARRIED AWAY’: Police notice drivers more likely to put pedal to metal on country roads.
Alcohol-fuelled crimes: Who appeared in Murgon Court
A full list of everyone charged with alcohol-related crimes in Murgon Court this week.
CHARGED: 51g marijuana, 17 syringes and methamphetamine
A full list of the drug charges heard in Murgon court this week.
Woman slapped with huge fine after high-speed pursuit
Driver gives police an interesting excuse for speeding through streets of Kingaroy.
Man allegedly stabbed in head after break-in
A Burnett man woke up at 4am to find the man standing in his house, allegedly armed with a steak knife.
NAMED AND SHAMED: Kingaroy drink and drug drivers
NAMED: The drink and drug drivers who faced Kingaroy court this week.
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