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CRIME RATES: How Fraser Coast towns fared with crime in 2020

The crimes that decreased and those that kept the police busy in your area last year.

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12th Jan. 2021 5:01 AM

Theft (excluding unlawful entry), breach of domestic violence protection order, and drug offences were among the most common crimes committed on the Fraser Coast in 2020.

Mum pushes cops on stairs trying to arrest boyfriend

‘Totally out of character’: Police were chasing her up several flights at a Urangan resort when it happened.

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11th Jan. 2021 12:01 PM

Martika Mariah Mooney was arrested for obstructing a police officer at Mantra Resort, Urangan in November last year.

Why jail isn’t stopping DV offenders from getting to victims

Recent court cases have seen prisoners charged with contacting and abusing their former partners

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13th Nov. 2020 12:11 PM

Jury retire to decide on doctor rape case

A jury has been urged to find a doctor not guilty of raping a patient during a pap smear, with defence arguing it was “all...

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23rd Oct. 2020 3:10 PM

‘Spectacularly unsuccessful’: Botched Red Rooster robbery

The ‘spectacularly unsuccessful’ robbery of a fast food restaurant by two ex-cons has been singled out by a judge as one of...

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30th Sept. 2020 10:09 AM

Police need help finding stolen Scarness scooter

Important piece of equipment taken from home

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05th Aug. 2020 10:08 AM

A scooter similar to the one stolen from Scarness. Photo: Contributed

Drugs allegedly found in Coast homes, cars

Marijuana and white powder allegedly found in searches

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05th Aug. 2020 10:08 AM

Police have charged multiple Fraser Coast residents with drugs related offences. Photo: File

String of drink-driving charges laid within days on Coast

Four to appear in court over drink-driving allegations.

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05th Aug. 2020 9:08 AM

Coast police have laid a number of drink driving charges in recent days.

Virtual prison visits could stay beyond virus threat

Allowing prisoners to stay in contact with their families was the catalyst to fast-tracking the systems

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23rd June 2020 4:06 PM

Maryborough Correctional Centre – The high security unit.

Four Coast men due in court on drug charges

A Maryborough man is due in court for allegedly possessing drugs and suspected stolen property

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22nd June 2020 9:06 AM

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