Mum of two spat on police officer
A mum who landed a flurry of blows into a woman’s face was later caught with a flick-knife by hospital staff, and lashed out at police seeking to detain her.
Police & Courts
A man and his police dog: Meet PD Baron
Mackay Police has a new furry four-legged recruit and he’s brought with him a paw-some set of skills no other local PD possesses. Find out more.
‘Dad’s life was worth more’: Daughters’ fury as deadly plane crash case dropped
Heartbroken Queensland sisters have broken their silence, disappointed by the DPP’s abrupt decision not to prosecute a pilot over the Christmas Day plane crash in paradise which killed their beloved dad. VIDEO, SPECIAL REPORT.
Injured cyclist taken to hospital after crash with car
A cyclist has been injured and taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Mackay. DETAILS
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Second bail bid for mum accused of repeat assault against partner
A mother accused of repeatedly assaulting her ex-partner and his mother in different locations across Queensland amid custody arguments has asked to be released on bail once again.
Qld mining company fined $720k over crushing death, injury
A Queensland mining company has learned its fate after one of its workers was crushed to death just months after another worker suffered a serious injury.
23 Mackay Whitsunday drug offenders exposed
From commercial-level trafficking to people caught holding drugs “just for a mate”, these 23 men and women learnt the hard way what happens when you’re caught with illicit substances. See the hotspots.
Slain mum had ‘never spoken’ to alleged gunman, friend claims
A distraught close friend of a Mackay mum shot dead in her driveway has spoken out as Red Cross counsellors door knock traumatised neighbours kept awake “hearing gunshots” in their head.
112 charges, $20k fine: Repeat thief faces his fate
A young man has faced his fate, including a potential 20k fine, after he repeatedly stole from servos between Bowen and Yeppoon.
WATCH: 10-day crime blitz nabs 250+ people on 596 charges
The statewide Operation Whiskey Legion has had ‘absolutely outstanding’ success in the tropical north with hundreds charged with offences including rape, sexual assault, DV, armed robberies and more. SEE THE VIDEO
Charges filed after historic building left to ruin, decay
The new buyer of an abandoned heritage-listed building in the Mackay CBD could face hefty repair bills after its current owner allegedly failed to comply with orders to fix it.
Diamonds to dope: Drug mule miner’s mouth stash
A Queensland miner, previously shown leniency over an MDMA, diamond, gold and cash haul, found himself back before the same judge and this time, his crime was hard to swallow… literally.
NAMED: Men charged after allegedly stealing $5K of copper
Police have arrested two men, 57 and 43, who they allege left mining equipment with more than half a million dollars worth of damages after being stripped for the valuable metal.
Man struck woman trying to break up fight with brother
A young man has learnt his fate for an abusive tirade and assault, continuing to shout at the woman in front of the police there to charge him.
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