‘Violent disposition’: Alleged hostel stabber also suspect in dad’s murder
A murder suspect who is also accused of violently stabbing a man at a budget Queensland hostel claims he is at risk of spending too much time behind bars.
A murder suspect who is also accused of violently stabbing a man at a budget Queensland hostel claims he is at risk of spending too much time behind bars.
Urgent calls are being made for more to be done to protect corrections officers after shocking new data revealed the harsh reality of their working lives behind bars.
A P-plater caught driving with a “variety of drugs” in his system and a man who was caught drink-driving for the third time in four months are among the latest Whitsunday drivers to front court.
Fewer than half of Queenslanders feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods at night, according to the latest police figures.
A former workplace health and safety officer says she will never be able to hold down a full time job again after she was allegedly repeatedly bullied and harassed.
A Townsville man has been charged over the terrifying crash between a LandCruiser ute and a coal train west of Bowen that killed his passenger earlier this year.
The case against a husband charged over the death of his new bride while honeymooning on Hamilton Island has hit further delays. LATEST.
A Kuttabul man who tragically died in a freak accident after he was struck by his own vehicle towing a caravan is the 15th fatality for our patch this year. These are the tragic stories of 2023’s road toll.
One of Queensland’s highest security prisons is home to sadistic killers, serial rapists and drug traffickers and has seen riots involving molotov cocktails. See our exclusive video tour of where they live.
A man has smashed a bus’ windows and tried to stab the tyres with scissors after what he says was the denial of his ‘human rights’.
A single dad was told there was ‘no excuse’ after he crashed his car through three front yards after getting behind the wheel while more than three and a half times the legal alcohol limit.
An 18-year-old Whitsundays’ man has broken the law twice in one week with his actions described as ‘drunken stupidity’. Find out what he did.
A mine worker who notched up his 34th domestic violence conviction has been described by a magistrate as having a “blatant disregard” for court orders.
A young reformed criminal who robbed a shop at knife-point at nine and was shanked with a toothbrush in detention, says kids should spend a day in adult jail to stop them reoffending.
A disgruntled ex-supervisor captured on CCTV smashing a staffer’s window outside a Bowen Basin worksite will not be charged as police reveal new details.
A woman that had barely stepped out of jail after burglary and stealing was back before the courts after evading police when they caught her speeding.
A stepdad with meth in his system flipped his car at a busy roundabout and sent it tumbling down a 2m drop in a dramatic crash in the Whitsundays.
A glamorous lash tech’s love of “tatted criminals with moolah” lured her into the underworld. Now, she’s swapping high-end threads for prison greens. SPECIAL REPORT.
A young man has been officially charged with causing the death of a motorcyclist in a terrible crash on the Bruce Highway.
Police have revealed they plan to charge a Hungarian national who allegedly caused a Bruce Highway crash that claimed the life of his girlfriend between Mackay and Rockhampton.
A former Whitsunday businesswoman who once ran for a seat at a council election scored a victory in her fight to get a $1.2m compensation payout. But she’s also been left with some costly expenses.
A professional yachtsman who says he wasn’t aware Hamilton Island golf buggies were considered like any other vehicle obstructed police officers as they asked for a breath test.
A senior director, doctor and yachtsman are among the latest boozed up golf buggy drivers to be fined following a police blitz on Hamilton Island.
A “truly horrendous” online monster paid to watch and direct little children being sexually abused to sate the depths of his depravity, a Queensland court has heard. Warning: Disturbing content
Police have confirmed a Mackay region man died on the way to hospital after the motorbike he was riding and a hatchback collided at Yalboroo. DETAILS
Three family members have a jail term hanging over their heads after they ganged up on a punter over a yellow bucket hat and an insult about teeth.
A driver who died in a horror highway crash in the Mackay region will “live on” in the lives he saved by donating his organs.
Queensland will expand its trial of GPS trackers to three more cities, allowing juvenile offenders to live in the community. SEE WHERE
There has been a new development in the case against a grazier accused of allegedly gunning down three family members at a remote Queensland property, prompting further delays.
A reef fishing trip has turned to tragedy with the death of a 54-year-old man after the boat he was in capsized in rough seas near Port Douglas. LATEST DETAILS
A car thief was initially handed the keys to a stolen vehicle in Townsville before he destroyed it during a dangerous joy ride on the Bruce Highway north of Mackay.
A regional council has tried to have a court case over the horror deaths of a father and son at a popular tourist lagoon dropped.
A former Bowen Basin mine manager charged over the death of a dozer driver who drowned in a pool of mud and water tried to have the case against him struck out. DETAILS
The driver of an allegedly stolen car that rolled on the Bruce Highway is facing a stack of charges, some stemming back to 2002.
A man who was trapped inside the wreckage of a car following a highway crash north of Mackay has been charged. READ THE LATEST
Central Queensland police have targeted bad driving behaviour on rural roadways in bid to save lives and reduce road trauma across Mackay, Whitsunday and Capricornia.
Often fuelled by ice, a group of troubled teens hits the street every night to perform a “creep” until the sun comes up. Watch this chilling documentary, which takes you into the mind of these young offenders.
A Mackay court has heard fuel theft in BHP mines is widespread and the temptation “just too strong” after a small-business owner of “otherwise good character” was slapped with criminal charges.
A driver found guilty of causing a horrific highway crash that claimed the life of health hero Tam Dixon Frewin has been accused of fabricating claims another vehicle was involved in the fatal collision.
A teen offender born into the care of the state has given a heartbreaking insight into a statewide youth crime crisis, admitting he doesn’t care whether he lives or dies after suffering the trauma of being in 22 hour lockdowns.
A father preyed on his teen daughters, offering phone and money bribes and whispering loving words while he molested them. Now, his years of torment have caught up with him. WARNING: Graphic content
The family of a beloved mum killed in a triple-fatal crash allegedly involving a stolen car are calling on the Premier to take ‘real action’ on youth crime before more lives are lost. Watch their powerful message here.
A mining company fighting to house its workers onsite may have “exaggerated” the imposition of instead sending them to a nearby northern town which relies on its business, a court has found. DETAILS.
A stay-at-home foster father is facing years in prison for maintaining a sexual relationship with a young child in his care. The judge said the man took advantage of the child in the most wicked way. Warning: Distressing content
The author of an ominous poster heralding an “enforced” youth curfew at Mackay has been found as one MP vows her city won’t join vigilantes and another warns it’s a sign of a society living in fear.
A vigilante group claims to have enforced its own curfew on a Queensland town in the midst of a youth crime crisis, warning to discipline any children caught walking the streets after 10pm.
A drunk woman screamed profanities, peed herself, and attempted to assault hospital staff before doing the same to police as scared children looked on.
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.
Charges stemming from the horror death of a grandfather at Queensland’s Coppabella mine could be revived after an error in the court process was revealed.
A Gold Coast woman holidaying on Hamilton Island has been flown to hospital after a buggy crash in the early hours of the morning.
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