Next steps for ex-cricket star accused of choking woman
Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater, who is accused of choking a woman and breaking into her home, has found out what will happen to him next as a new lawyer also hits the scene.
Police & Courts
Hardware store worker caught ‘caressing’ penis in front of school girls
A former Sunshine Coast retail worker has been caught masturbating on a bus following a drug “bender” in front of two teenage girls on their way to school.
‘He’d wanna come up with it’: Calls entangle alleged cocaine dealer
A teenager who police allege worked for an accused father and son drug syndicate on the Sunshine Coast has been caught on wire taps discussing cocaine and debt collections.
‘Can I call you sexy?’: Man touches underage volunteer at function
A 72-year-old man has fronted court after he touched a young girl on the thigh and called her “sexy” when she was volunteering at a golf club event.
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Ex-secretary swindles $1.2k from Mooloolaba doctor
A Buderim single mother has fronted court after she swindled her former Mooloolaba workplace out of more than $1200. Read what happened in court.
$3k cash, 58g meth: How one chat unearthed woman’s alleged drug haul
There were tears as a 28-year-old Mountain Creek woman, who police allege is connected to the drug world, made a courtroom bid for freedom after an alleged roadside drug bust.
Mums gone wild: Qld women in court for serious crimes
From drug charges, to stealing thousands from an employer, stand-over tactics, fraud, and even groping their child’s school teacher, these are some of the mothers who have faced court.
Man’s body found at popular Sunshine Coast beach
A man has been found dead at a public Sunshine Coast beach access in the early hours of Thursday morning. Here’s what we know so far.
Shop manager charged with illegal tobacco offences fronts court
A Noosa magistrate has laid out the next steps as a Maryborough man faces illegal tobacco-related charges, with more information needed from the arresting officers.
Driver faces court over Marcus Beach motorbike hit and run
A Peregian Beach woman has faced court for the first time after being charged with fleeing a crash scene where she allegedly collided with a motorbike rider.
Prominent young lawyer to fight stadium assault charge
A prominent Sunshine Coast lawyer has been charged with assault causing bodily harm following an alleged incident at the Sunshine Coast Stadium. Read what happened in court.
‘Sheer carnage’: Uber driver hurt in ‘unprovoked’ one punch attack
When a 65-year-old Uber driver picked up a young Palmwoods cleaner, their conversation quickly turned violent when the 26-year-old lashed out mid-ride.
Cocaine, cop spit: Teen Jehovah’s Witness’ downfall exposed
A Sunshine Coast Jehovah’s Witness has had his drug-fuelled downfall exposed in court after he spat in a cop’s mouth and was busted with cocaine.
‘Put it in his heart’: New details of Maroochydore stabbing emerge
A Sunshine Coast woman has made a bid for freedom after she was accused of stabbing her husband in the chest, as new details about their “toxic” relationship emerge.
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