WATCH: Man busted stealing high-priced tools from Bunnings
Police are calling for help to identify a man who made repeated trips to Bunnings and would appear to steal expensive items with a sneaky strategy.
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Nuisance flying-fox colony funds for councils as temps soar
Seven councils will receive extra state funding to manage problem flying-fox roosts, as complaints from residents escalate about the bats’ noise, overpowering stench, and increased health hazards.
Expanded definition of murder fails short on first big test
A criminal law expert has explained why a father was found not guilty of murder despite withholding insulin that his daughter needed to keep her Type 1 diabetes in check.
Crisafulli steadfast in pussyfooting around ‘adult time’ for teen rapists
The Crisafulli Government is a step closer to making the next raft of changes to the Youth Justice Act, however Queenslanders are no closer to getting confirmation that the changes will include harsher sentences for juvenile rapists.
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‘Tutti Frutti’ flavour, cocaine: Chippy’s Insta drug deals exposed
An apprentice carpenter had a drug dealing side-hustle via social media, but an advertisement and selfie fail would bring it all undone.
Teen jumps into Nerang River to dodge police
A teenager, allegedly on the run after a knifepoint robbery, has jumped into a Gold Coast river in an ill-fated attempt to escape from cops. SEE THE VIDEO
‘I need police urgently!’: Hear man’s frantic call on hold to Triple-0
A Gold Coast man has been left on hold to triple-0 waiting for police as an alleged violent brawl involving a weapon unfolded in front of them. Hear the frantic call.
‘Hey Albo, we’re not silly – we know you’re trying to win votes’
A $7.2bn Bruce Highway upgrade has been announced by the Albanese Government but what do Queenslanders think? WHAT YOU SAID
2.3m croc spotted swimming near popular fishing spot
An investigation is under way after three crocodile sightings in the Mackay Harbour. One man captured pictures and video of a small crocodile in the water.
100 names: Young stars shining in Rocky cricket this summer
After our junior cricketers have just showcased their talent on the rep stage, we turn a spotlight on who is leading the way on the local scene. See the Division 1, 2, 3 and 4 stars.
‘Horrific’: PM reveals priority for Bruce Highway upgrades
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says parts of the Bruce Highway in the region will be a ‘priority’ in its new $7.2 billion funding package, but no clear time frame exists on four-laning another key section of the notorious road.
NAMED: Woman charged with attempted murder after road rage incident
A Queensland woman charged with attempted murder allegedly drove her car into a driver before hitting a tree, with the road rage incident caught by bystanders on video.
Torture, extortion, armed robbery: Man to face court after Harlaxton siege
The man arrested after a tense standoff with officers from the Toowoomba Tactical Crime Squad has been charged and is set to face court today.
Man rushed to hospital with stab wounds
Police are investigating following an stabbing incident on a rural Mackay road in the early hours of the morning that sent one man to hospital.
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