Criminals let ‘back onto street’ as watchhouses overflow
Under-strain police lock ups from Gold Coast to Brisbane are hitting capacity as police struggle to keep criminals off streets – and ferry offenders between them to find space.
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Traffic police target speeding hotspots as school year starts
It has been a tragic start to 2025 on our roads and police will be out in force this week to protect our most vulnerable road users as they toddle off for their first day of school.
Hotspots ranked: Qld in midst of sexual violence crisis
Over the past 12 months, 11,749 victims of sexual abuse and rape have come forward across Queensland as the state grapples with a sexual violence crisis.
Saleyard savants: Meet Qld’s top livestock auctioneers
From young prodigies, established leaders and esteemed stalwarts, the quality of Queensland’s livestock auctioneers is at an all time high. Meet the men driving one of our most important industries to new heights.
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Mum accused of murder tried to give girl away before her death
During a chilling insight into the family dynamics of missing Queensland toddler Kaydence Mills, a court has been told her mother’s boyfriend admitted he didn’t like the two-year-old girl and why.
‘Bound to die’: Pregnant mum allegedly buried girl on family camping trip
The parents of a missing Queensland toddler who stand accused of treating the little girl ’worse than an animal’, allegedly held her captive naked in a toilet for potty training in the days before her death, a court has been told.
Named: Southern Downs drink or drug drivers exposed
From being busted driving double the limit to a driver pulled over with a shocking ‘cocktail of drugs’ in his system here are some of our region’s most recent drink or drug drivers to face court.
‘Through their paces’: Why Origin legend will return to hometown
An Origin legend and southwest homegrown heroes will head to Dalby to participate in a unique pre-match training session this week. Here’s why it’s important to the athlete.
Club demands public beach boom gate to protect kids
The Mackay mayor fears a plea from volunteers to block off access to a car park at a popular beach could set a precedent for others to follow.
Trucking icon lends support to national mental health program
Australian trucking icon Neil Mansell Transport has lent its name and three trailers to a national program offering mental health support to people living in rural and remote parts of Australia.
‘Dead dog’: Mum makes disturbing threats during nasty break-up
A Warwick mum’s disturbing text threats to a man have been exposed, with the woman saying she had ‘associates’ that would rape and kill the man. Here’s why she did it.
‘Stop this craziness’: What you said about Native Title debate
The Native Title debate across Australia continues to spark a war of words. HAVE YOUR SAY
Police issue public plea after buggy rollover death
Police have renewed calls for anyone with information or dashcam vision of a crash that saw a Gordonvale man killed in a buggy rollover at Mount Isa last month to come forward.
Man charged with possessing alleged AI child abuse images
A Queensland man stuttered for 10 seconds in court after being asked why he was there, requiring the magistrate to reveal the details of his alleged offending.
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