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Archive for April, 2020
Qld man’s appeal against child rape upheld
A Queensland man found guilty of raping his seven-year-old daughter at his mother’s home has had his appeal against his conviction allowed. Apri 7, 2020 A Queensland man found guilty of twice raping his seven-year-old daughter at his mother’s home will be retried after appealing against his conviction. The man, who cannot be named for […]
Fearful Queensland renters call for help
Confused Queensland renters have been calling the tenant advice line, fearful they will be evicted by their landlord after losing their jobs due to COVID-19. April 6, 2020 Stressed Queensland tenants have been calling rental advocates in droves, fearful they will be evicted after losing their jobs as a result of the coronavirus. There are […]
Queensland rural murder case in court
A 30-year-old man charged with murder after a man was beaten then fatally shot in Warwick, west of Brisbane, has had his case mentioned in court. April 6, 2020 A man allegedly beat then fatally shot another man during a late-night altercation in rural Queensland town. Benjamin James Nunns, 30, was charged with murder after […]
Qld ex-chief scientist remanded in custody
Queensland’s former chief scientist and convicted fraudster Suzanne Miller has surrendered herself to a court in a bid to get home to her family in Scotland. April 6, 2020 Queensland’s ex-chief scientist and convicted fraudster has surrendered herself into custody in a bid to get home to her family in the UK. Suzanne Miller, 55, […]
Queensland urged to thank health workers
Queensland says there has been a stabilisation in the number of people being diagnosed with the virus. April 4, 2020 Queensland’s health minister has urged the state’s residents to show their appreciation for frontline workers’ handling of the coronavirus crisis. Health Minister Steven Miles says doctors, nurses and paramedics have been working hard to protect […]
COVID-19 measures breached in Nth Qld
Five men who allegedly used a dinghy to sneak to a remote North Queensland island, in contravention of COVID-19 regulations, have been charged by police. April 4, 2020 Five men have been charged after they breached coronavirus regulations for non-essential travel to a remote North Queensland community. Three men aged 19 and two aged 30 […]
Queensland’s new coronavirus cases slow
The number of new Queensland COVID-19 cases diagnosed has fallen for a second day, but the overall tally continues to rise. April 4, 2020 Queensland’s coronavirus tally continues to climb but the number of people diagnosed has fallen for a second day. There were 27 new cases overnight, taking the total number since the outbreak began […]
Five men sneak into remote Qld community
Five men who allegedly used a dinghy to sneak to a remote North Queensland island, in contravention of COVID-19 regulations, have been charged by police. April 4, 2020 Five men have been charged for non-essential travel to a remote community in North Queensland. Three men aged 19 and two aged 30 and 46 allegedly used […]
Supermarkets boost COVID-19 measures
New social distancing measures at Woolworths and Coles have left customers queuing to do their Saturday morning shop. April 4, 2020 Australia’s major supermarkets have beefed up social distancing measures ahead of the Easter rush. Woolworths and Coles will limit the number of customers in-store to help combat the spread of coronavirus. It has left […]
Queensland coronavirus cases up by 27
The number of new Queensland COVID-19 cases diagnosed has fallen for a second day but the overall tally continues to rise. April 4, 2020 Queensland’s coronavirus tally has climbed again but the number of people diagnosed has fallen for a second day. There were 27 new cases overnight, taking the total number since the outbreak began […]
Backpackers struggle under COVID-19 rules
Stranded backpackers are struggling to adhere to social distancing regulations in crowded youth hostels across Australia as they wait for flights home. April 3, 2020 Stranded international backpackers risk hefty fines and coronavirus infection as they wait for flights home in crowded youth hostels across Australia. Many continue to flout social distancing regulations in hotspots […]
Nigerian romance scammer fleeces Qld woman
A Nigerian student who posed as a diplomat to fleece a vulnerable Brisbane woman out of $105,000 via a romance scam has avoided spending more time in jail. April 2, 2020 A Nigerian student who posed as a diplomat to scam a vulnerable Brisbane woman after she had been scammed by another man posing as […]
Queensland terrorism suspect gets COVID-19 bail
A Queensland man accused of attempting to support a terrorist organisation will be released on bail amid the coronavirus crisis. April 2, 2020 An alleged terrorism sympathiser will be released from jail after a Brisbane court was told the coronavirus crisis will have a severe impact on his wellbeing. Alaa Adam Atwani is charged with […]
Hostel turns away self-isolating tourist
A French tourist was allowed to leave the Brisbane airport without a valid place to self-isolate despite police signing off on her plan to go to a backpackers. April 2, 2020 Police allowed an interstate traveller to leave the Brisbane airport despite the woman not having a valid place to self-isolate. French tourist Molinos Oroko, […]
Alleged Qld terrorist virus bail bid
A Queensland man accused of attempting to support a terrorist organisation is set to learn if he will be released from prison on bail. April 2, 2020 An alleged terrorism sympathiser, who wants to be released from jail because of the coronavirus crisis, is expected to learn his fate. Alaa Adam Atwani is charged with […]
Qld terrorism suspect’s COVID-19 bail bid
A Queensland man accused of helping a terrorist organisation is attempting to use the coronavirus crisis to get out of jail on bail. April 1, 2020 An alleged terrorism sympathiser is attempting to use the coronavirus crisis to get out of jail in Queensland. Alaa Adam Atwani is charged with attempting to provide support to […]