‘$30k in damages’: Why mum committed ‘revenge’ arson attack
A Granite Belt mum has been sentenced for a horrifying attack on a neighbour which resulted in more than $30,000 worth of damages. Find out why she did it here.
Police & Courts
‘Sex for $100’: Couple’s cunning robbery ruse exposed
As a fake sex worker went to change into a racy costume, her boyfriend waited at a window ready to rob the unsuspecting man inside. But things quickly got out of hand.
Inside the ‘hate-fuelled’ hunting knife murder of Qld mother-in-law
His weapon was a hunting knife – by name and purpose. “BJ” Cecil was hellbent on finding his former wife and teaching her a lesson. When her brave mother stepped in, she paid the ultimate price. SPECIAL REPORT.
‘Feel so torn’: Siblings’ pain as mum sentenced for killing dad
The daughter of a woman who killed her husband by stabbing him in the chest has told a court about the daily devastation she and her siblings endure after the crime which took both their parents from them.
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Details: Bestiality, rape, torture case inches closer to being finalised
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. The couple accused of committing a string of depraved sexual offences against a young woman during an alleged kidnapping had their matters mention in court.
Drought charity wins defamation case after false social media claims
A woman who took to Facebook to falsely claim the operators of a drought charity were embezzling upwards of $15m has had her defence struck out of court.
No jail for man who robbed senior of cash and mobility scooter keys
An abattoir worker’s wild night on the drink started heading south when he was kicked out of pub for fighting, but it took a sinister turn when he forced his way into an elderly man’s house and pinned him against the wall.
Man, woman charged with supplying meth to 96 people in South Burnett
A Kingaroy man and Stanthorpe woman will face court after allegedly trafficking and supplying dangerous drugs in the South Burnett region for almost a year.
Facebook Marketplace ad leads to teen motorcyclist facing court
A 18-year-old has racked up a hefty fine after using fake plates on a dangerous vehicle and speeding away from police. The way officers found him is astonishing.
Govt fails to meet own deadline to fix damning police DV failings
Key recommendations from a landmark commission of inquiry into how Queensland Police respond to domestic and family violence have not been enacted six months on, it can be revealed.
‘Dangerous and stupid’: Unlicensed driver busted speeding through stop sign
A Stanthorpe driver who sped through a stop sign while driving unlicensed has been described as ‘very stupid and selfish’ by a magistrate.
Brazen thieves torch stolen car in front of police station
A search is underway to find the thieves who stole a car before setting it alight outside a police station. Details here.
Fraudster ripped off more than $10k to pay off drug debts
A 26-year-old has learnt the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after he faced court for defrauding two people more than $10,000 in a bid to clear his drug debts.
Mum of two faces jail sentence for refusing to give phone code to police
A Queensland woman who refused to give access to her iPhone to police investigating the suspected supply of drugs in jail has been warned the ‘very serious offence’ could see her facing harsh penalties.
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