Flaming garbage truck causes chaos on busy street
A garbage truck’s flaming contents has created an extraordinary spectacle in a sleepy Sunshine Coast town, when the load had to be dumped onto the street.
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‘Appalling conduct’: Judge slams recidivist offender over police attack
A female officer was left traumatised after a sickening assault from a Warwick man during his arrest.
LNP steps up youth crime fight with 9 Qld boot camps
Queensland juveniles at risk of falling foul of the law will take part in a new boot-camp-style program as part of the state government’s tough approach to youth crime. VOTE IN OUR POLL
FNQRL gives update after brawl in reserves clash
The FNQ Rugby League has given an update after a brawl saw Innisfail and Ivanhoes reserves clash called off on Saturday. See the latest
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Tobacconist closed after repeated public health unit raids
The store was one of three in our region closed after public health officers executed several raids in recent weeks.
Alleged ATM thief caught red-handed breaking into servo
Police were called to a Darling Downs service station early this morning, where they caught a man breaking into the business. They have now linked him to a spate of crimes.
‘Disturbing’: Police shock at gun allegedly held at little boys
A detective of 26 years has described the “disturbing” image of two young boys allegedly on a man’s phone as something he had never seen before in his lengthy career.
‘In shock’: Son punches mother in the face, threatens to stab her
A turf layer launched a brutal attack on his 67-year-old mother when she tried to help him, forcing her to call triple-0 to say she was being ‘bashed by her son’.
CareFlight co-founder recognised for years of volunteer service
Two of the Sunshine Coast’s hardest working and most charitable senior citizens have been named Senior Citizen of the Year at the recent community awards.
Qld man accused of rape to be tested for ‘sexsomnia’
A man facing charges of rape and attempted rape will undergo a special study to determine if he suffers from a rare sleeping disorder in which people engage in sexual behaviour while unconscious.
‘Terrible tragedy’: Victims of fiery light plane crash named
A war veteran with more than 14,000 flight hours has been identified as one of the victims who was killed in a light plane crash near Oakey, as investigators probe the cause.
How does it work? What are the dangers? Qld’s sunset clause explained
The sunset clause continues to cause angst between those involved in the building industry. Here’s what it all means.
‘Much more than their final moments’: Tears for trio killed in crash
A fundraiser for three ‘best friends’ lost in a head-on crash has raised more than $10k in less than 12 hours to help their loved ones navigate the gut wrenching journey of saying goodbye.
Man charged after fighting off home invader with pepper spray
A Queensland man protecting his home is now in trouble with the law because of a pepper spray he used. Should they be made legal? VOTE IN OUR POLL
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