Police prepare report for coroner on sudden death investigation
Police have given an update on the investigation into the death of John Steenbergen at his beloved business site near the Gympie Aerodrome.
Police & Courts
Beachfront stabbing victim could have been in yard for 20 hours
The partner of a prominent skincare business owner may have been stabbed outside his luxury beachfront home up to 20 hours before he was found after his wife raised the alarm, police have revealed.
Baby powder, pool: ‘Pa’s’ obscene actions against girl during school holidays
An elderly man subjected his step-granddaughter to repeated sexual abuse every school holidays for almost five years, a court has heard.
Career man’s ‘relapse’ before cocaine bust
A man with a “fantastic career” was caught with a “substantial amount” of cocaine during a search by a police gang squad.
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Heroin, meth: Man’s alleged drug stash uncovered by cops
A hinterland man has been arrested by police in an alleged old school heroin bust after being caught illegally driving his dad’s motorcycle.
NAMED: Identity unveiled of teacher accused of luring child on socials
The identity of a Sunshine Coast teacher charged with procuring a child over social media for sexual acts has been revealed.
Firefighters rush to stop fire spreading into home
Seven crews from the Queensland Fire Department rushed to a Sunshine Coast suburb after a garage fire threatened to spread to a nearby home.
Child sex offender filmed sex acts for women online: court
A steel fabricator has been caught with a dating app on his phone he said was used to film himself performing sexual acts online for women.
Ex-scout leader accused of stealing kids’ underwear fronts court
A former scout group leader on indecent treatment charges has made his first appearance in a Sunshine Coast court.
Young man accused of running amok with $250k backhoe out on bail
A 20-year-old heavy machinery operator has faced court on multiple charges including stealing and possibly destroying a $250,000 backhoe, knocking down power lines, closing off roads and evading police in a terrifying chase.
Cops hunt ‘unknown’ ute used in 17yo’s alleged getaway
Police are appealing for information on an unknown car that allegedly helped a 17-year-old boy flee the scene of a crash on the Bruce Hwy.
‘Still alive’: Haunting last message as mystery shrouds son’s Bali death
The grieving parents of a 23-year-old Noosa FIFO worker have spoken about their agonising fortnight as they wait for his body to be returned from Bali and questions remain over the lead-up to his death.
Maroons fan runs the gauntlet while on meth, no licence
A diehard Queensland rugby league fan has been found driving on drugs after returning a zero blood alcohol reading after police saw him drive into a tourist park.
Outrage over school’s response to teacher’s sex squad arrest
Parents at Sunshine Coast school are disturbed by a school’s vague response to a teacher’s arrest for allegedly trying to procure a child online. SEE the principal’s letter.
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