Auto-electrician’s shocking week-long crime spree ends in jail
A Brisbane man has pleaded guilty to 35 charges at Kingaroy after a crime spree which included driving a stolen tractor on the highway, evading police and pulling a knife on a farmer.
Police & Courts
Dad jailed over 26 domestic violence breaches, stealing dog
A Kingaroy thief who breached a domestic violence order dozens of times and stole a dog has been punished for his latest round of offending.
Police officers share space with detainees at ‘decrepit’ station
Some upgrades have been authorised for Blackbutt Police Station but a local MP argues officers need an entirely new space, describing it as ‘decrepit and tiny’.
Child abusers of Wide Bay Burnett revealed
‘Vile’ and ‘nauseating’ are words used by judges in describing some of the crimes of these men, who range from mechanics and bartenders to respected businessmen. In the past year, they have been convicted in courts across the Wide Bay and Burnett.
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Man accused of strangling his fiance to stand trial
A Sunshine Coast man who is accused of pinning his fiance down and strangling her for 30 seconds will have a judge-only trial in the coming weeks.
Abattoir worker caught with drugs during crash investigation
Police investigating a car crash discovered a very different crime when they knocked on the window of this 24-year-old
Man jailed after pair steal from Kingaroy church
A man has been sentenced to prison after a breaking into and stealing from a Kingaroy church.
Pets Galore owner before Toowoomba court on 15 charges
AN RSPCA prosecutor told the court it was expected Ms Bourne would be charged with further matters when she next appears in court.
Home ransacked by thieves in gutless lockdown raid
‘I’ve had a gutful’: Resident left fuming after thieves steal $18k while he was interstate during the pandemic.
Police raid property after tip off, find meth, cannabis
THREE people have been charged with a variety of offences after being caught red-handed by police
Everything you need to know about the new border pass
A completed declaration is a requirement for everyone – including Queensland residents – who are returning to Queensland from today.
Sensational end to Wilsonton Nine murder hearing
IN SENSATIONAL developments at the conclusion of the Wilsonton Nine committal hearing, six of the nine have had their murder charge downgraded.
Partner allegedly beat mum-to-be carrying extremely ill baby
A man faces charges of domestic violence against a pregnant woman who is carrying a baby with a heart condition.
Police execute multiple search warrants in drug operation
FIVE to face court following a recent drug operation conducted by Kingaroy police.
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