Drunk 27yo knocks out pub punter while trying to ‘help’
A Mackay man had “good intent” when he went outside to help a drunk pubgoer who ended up unconscious with blood pouring from his nose.
Police & Courts
‘It’s a pretty foolish thing to do’: Drink, drug drivers face court
From too many beers to driving on medicinal cannabis, these motorists have faced the consequences for getting behind the wheel.
WATCH: Police allege man gave drugs, sexually assaulted teen girl
New information can be revealed about a Queensland man who police allege groomed, sexually abused and gave drugs to an underage teen. VIDEO.
Amateur pilot’s bizarre ‘White House’ court claim
An amateur pilot says he has weekly calls to the Donald Trump administration as he pushes to have multiple charges linked to his capability to fly planes dismissed.
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‘Your life in your hands’: Cane truck driver breaking fatal five rules
Police have confirmed the factors causing the death of a cane truck driver after his vehicle rolled pinning him underneath in the Whitsundays.
Alleged triple killer to seek freedom ahead of trial
An alleged triple killer accused of gunning down three family members is set to make his first bid for freedom in the supreme court.
Woman serious but stable in hospital after horror crash
A woman has suffered “life-threatening” injuries, while four young children and a man have also been hurt.
Fatal hit-and-run case delayed by missing DNA results
A man facing 29 criminal offences including dangerously driving causing death has had his matters adjourned. DETAILS
Tears as tattoo artist thrown in watchhouse for ‘malicious’ pub attack
A glamorous tattoo artist and her built barber-shop owner fiancé, filmed assaulting a woman outside a Qld pub, have had a fright of their own despite glowing character references including one from a former councillor.
Woman busted buying stolen e-scooter
A Whitsunday woman has learned her fate after police caught her with a stolen e-scooter. She says she bought it from a friend.
Fake $50 note spotted at Whitsunday business
Police are investigating after counterfeit money was used at a business in the Whitsundays.
‘Unfit for practice’: Solicitor disbarred for professional misconduct
A Qld lawyer has been disbarred over his “significant failures” in dealing with a client including causing a five-year delay in a workers compensation case.
‘We went in blind’: Bogie triple murder first responders honoured
Three first responders hoped for the best when they arrived on scene to a triple murder at Bogie, blind to what was ahead knowing backup was hours away. Read their story
DNA analysis delays for ‘gym bro’s’ rape, stalking case
The case against a Mackay region “gym bro” accused of rape and stalking has been pushed out until the new year over delays relating to DNA analysis.
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