Whitsunday islands Covid contacts in mercy dash to Brisbane
Three charter flights are bound for Brisbane with close contacts of confirmed positive Covid-19 patients from Whitsunday islands on board.
Police & Courts
‘150 convictions at least’: Alleged car thief refused bail
“He’s difficult for police to catch up with because he’s floating between Bowen and Gladstone and Mackay and Townsville, and his parole conditions are insufficient to keep him from reoffending.” Read what else the police prosecution said in objecting to the 21-year-old being granted bail.
Murder, mayhem, drugs and tragedy: Biggest stories of 2021
As the year draws to an end, it’s time to reflect back on the biggest headlines of 2021 – the triumph, tragedy, celebration and community that has steered Mackay and Whitsundays to 2022. Check out the biggest stories here.
Bowen woman loses licence after ‘deliberate’ Bruce Highway crash
An aspiring lawyer has faced court after causing a car crash on the Bruce Highway then fleeing the scene.
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Man guilty of dog rape, sexual assault back in court
THE Lismore District Court heard the prosecution and defence were still agreeing about the facts of the case.
What happened to Carley Metcalfe two years ago?
Coroner urges anyone who saw Carley Metcalfe around November 29, 2017, to speak to police as they may have information to end the mystery of her death.
Ice dealer jailed for trafficking for second time
But a Supreme Court Justice handed down a reduced sentence for the Whitsunday man.
Man dies following car crash on Northern Rivers
The driver, believed to be a 38-year-old man, died at the scene.
JURY OUT: Deliberations begin into alleged teacher murder
Possible verdict of manslaughter raised with jury as deliberations begin into alleged murder of Sharon Edwards after she disappeared in 2015
Drug supply accused claims religious prejudice in court
PETER Till told the court he felt there was a religious prejudice against him and asked for court transcripts as proof.
Edwards the ‘only suspect’ in alleged murder: Defence
‘That someone can commit a crime in Grafton at 3am and then head off into the never never without attracting any suspicion is something of a myth’
Man found with 5kg of cannabis claimed he was making cakes
A MAN found with more than 5kg of cannabis plant claimed he used to the leaf to make oil which he used to bake cakes and biscuits.
Central region cop stood down over multiple allegations
‘This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated’
Looters suspected to be targeting bushfire victims
“THESE communities have suffered enough without individuals stealing what items they have left.”
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/whitsunday/police-courts/page/196