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Crafty criminal uses cigarette break to flee from cops

While under arrest, a man was given the chance to smoke a cigarette and say goodbye to his family. He took that chance to...

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01st July 2020 8:07 PM

Man on attempted murder charge stays behind bars

No bail application for man charged with alleged stabbing attack

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08th Aug. 2020 11:08 AM

Ricky Neeson appeared in court this morning on an attempted murder charge.

EDITORIAL: Stop making excuses for violent men

Violent men need to be held accountable, otherwise how can we expect them to change?

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08th Aug. 2020 8:08 AM

Too many in the community are still ready to make excuses for men who hit women.

Former mayor speaks out about jail experience

He said his sentence didn't "pass pub test

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26th Aug. 2020 2:08 PM

Former Fraser Coast mayor Chris Loft leaving the Hervey Bay court house during day 1 of his trial

Young arsonist set partner’s home on fire, watched it burn

The woman pleaded guilty in a Maryborough court

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30th Sept. 2020 7:09 PM

Firefighters fight a wild house blaze on Alice Street at Maryborough. Photo Lachie Millard

Border jumper cut through metal chain to enter Qld

A MAN who was caught by police after entering Queensland illegally to visit his girlfriend has been sentenced.

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23rd Sept. 2020 10:09 AM

Dale Symons pleaded guilty to failing to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, wilful damage and driving without a licence.

NSW man to face court for alleged Qld border breach

A NSW man who allegedly breached Queensland's border after earlier being denied entry has been arrested by police at a...

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09th Sept. 2020 4:09 PM

Queensland police enforcing the QLD state border closer due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and checking drivers as they cross from NSW to QLD at Gold Coast Highway at Bilinga. A police officer holding a Queensland Entry Pass for COVID-19 diaster declaration. Picture: Jerad Williams

Girl’s parents let her stay with sex offender

A FAMILY'S decision to let a 13-year-old girl stay with a registered sex offender stunned a seasoned magistrate.

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04th Aug. 2020 6:08 AM

A FIGHT between neighbours turned vicious and bloody, a Nanango court has heard.

EDITORIAL: Dismissing drug trends does more damage

Getting them ‘off the streets’ is only half the battle

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07th Aug. 2020 9:08 AM

Getting dealers and druggie crims off streets is only half the battle

Baby shaker refused to call triple-0 as son’s brain bled

*Warning* Distressing content

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27th Nov. 2020 4:11 AM

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