EXCLUSIVECentral & North BurnettMele Cross was on a university scholarship but the loss of her brothers years earlier haunted her. Tragedy was to hit once more when 11 family members perished in Queensland’s most horrific house fire tragedy. Read the inside sting behind a young mum’s downfall.
Police & CourtsA Murgon father charged with the manslaughter of his 11-year-old son has been mentioned in court with his lawyers delving into police evidence on the matter.
South BurnettFrom meth mums to family drug rings, dog breeders and corporate workers, there have been 5000+ drug offences across the Wide Bay Burnett in the past two years, with dealers supplying and trafficking to hundreds of regular customers. Here are the ones who got caught:
Police & CourtsAfter exposing employees to potentially life-threatening conditions, a Kingaroy bacon giant must cough up $25,000 in fines.