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Archive for May, 2020
Qld COVID-19 fight shifts to economy
Queensland has recorded no new coronavirus cases overnight as the state prepares for a new battle to revive the virus-ravaged economy. May 14, 2020 Queensland’s hard work fighting the coronavirus continues to pay off with no new cases diagnosed overnight. The good news comes as the state prepares for a new battle to save the […]
Qld lockdown eases as COVID-19 cases drop
With coronavirus cases continuing to fall, Queensland is getting set to reopen parks, playgrounds and public gym equipment. May 13, 2020 Queenslanders will soon be able to use parks, playgrounds and barbecues as the state takes a giant stride toward reopening following another day of no new coronavirus cases. Road trips are back on the agenda […]
Accused Qld balcony killer’s bail loosened
A Queensland man accused of murdering a 21-year-old woman by throwing her off a balcony will no longer have to wear an electronic tracking device while on bail. May 12, 2020 A Gold Coast man who allegedly threw a woman off a balcony will no longer have to wear an electronic tracking device while on […]
Countdown on for Qld lockdown being eased
Queensland’s restaurants, libraries, pools and beauty salons will be reopened in just a week, the state government has announced. May 8, 2020 With Shae McDonald Queenslanders will be able to dine at restaurants, exercise in groups and go to the beauty salon from next weekend as the state continues to wind back its coronavirus restrictions. […]
COVID-19 recovery roadmap punishes pubs
The Australian Hotel Association says the road map to recovery is inconsistent and could force some hotels and pubs to shut down permanently. May 8, 2020 Australian pub-goers could see their favourite watering holes stay shut despite a plan to ease coronavirus restrictions across the country. The Australian Hotels Association says the road map to […]
Boot scoot scam trips up Qld line dancers
A Queensland father and son have been charged over a line-dancing holiday scam, which allegedly ripped off would-be boot scooters for more than $400,000. May 7, 2020 A Queensland father and son accused of ripping off boot scooters for hundreds of thousands of dollars in a line-dancing holiday scam used elaborate disguises while on the […]
Border traffic stop finds $800k of drugs
Two people are facing drugs charges after they were allegedly caught with $800,000 worth of cannabis during a traffic stop near the NSW-Queensland border. May 6, 2020 A man and a teenager have been allegedly caught with more than $800,000 worth of illegal drugs during a routine traffic check near the NSW-Queensland border. Police stopped the […]
Mums opt for home births amid virus rules
Coronavirus social distancing regulations are driving pregnant women out of maternity wards and into their homes to give birth with midwives. May 5, 2020 For eight months, Brisbane mother Sammy Stokes planned to give birth to her daughter in a hospital maternity ward, then the coronavirus hit. Faced with tough social distancing measures that could […]
Qld police shocked by Gold Coast party
Queensland Police is were left in disbelief over the weekend after they were called to the same Gold Coast party house twice in two days. May 4, 2020 Queensland police have been left dumbfounded after they were called to the same noisy Gold Coast party house twice in two days. Officers handed out 25 fines […]
Violent Qld rapist handed seven life sentences
Queensland man Nicholas Crilley has been handed seven life sentences for systematically raping and burning a woman during 23 days of drug-induced violence. May 1, 2020 A Queensland man, who took pleasure as he systematically raped and burned a woman during three weeks of drug-induced violence, has been handed seven life sentences. Nicholas John Crilley’s vicious […]
Qld ex-chief scientist to be sentenced
Queensland’s former chief scientist Suzanne Miller is expected to sentenced for fraudulently using her government-issued credit card to buy personal items. May 1, 2020 Queensland’s ex-chief scientist Suzanne Miller is set to learn her fate for fraudulently using her government-issued credit card. The 55-year-old pleaded guilty to using the credit card to buy about $75,000 worth […]
Qld rapist who burned victim to learn fate
A Queensland man, who raped and burned a woman during 23 days of systematic and depraved violence, is expected to be sentenced. May 1, 2020 A Queensland man, who systematically raped and burned a woman during three weeks of drug-induced violence, is set to learn his fate. Nicholas John Crilley, 34, was convicted in the […]