“It’s only me and my wife, your honour, that have been in 16 [months], and the rest are 10 months.” Justice Martin Burns told Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Todd Fuller KC the case had to move as quickly as possible. “We have to move as quickly as we can Mr Fuller … to minimise … [Read more…]
Fourteen religious group members charged over the death of an eight-year-old girl remain behind bars as they continue to refuse legal representation. The six men and eight women appeared before the Brisbane Supreme Court on Friday for a case review. Elizabeth Struhs died at the family home in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, on January 7 … [Read more…]
Fourteen religious group members charged over the death of an eight-year-old girl remain behind bars as they continue to refuse legal representation. The six men and eight women appeared before the Brisbane Supreme Court on Friday for a case review. Elizabeth Struhs died at the family home in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, on January 7 … [Read more…]
Ahead of a footy trip, former North Queensland Cowboys under 20s player Cody Jace Maughan tried to get some cocaine to share. He was a Queensland police officer at the time. More than 12 months later, Maughan has to “resurrect his life” after pleading guilty to drug charges in the Queensland District Court on Thursday. … [Read more…]
THE SECOND stage of Central Highlands Water’s sewer build project hit a milestone last week, with the expanded pipeline crossing the Yarrowee River. The project, costing $25 million, will allow for a further wastewater growth in the city with six kilometres of duplicated sewer running from the east Ballarat to the south of town. Stage … [Read more…]
Two men were arrested after a violent carjacking west of Brisbane in which the driver was shot. -AAP Image Two men accused of shooting a driver during a carjacking in a rural Queensland town are due to face court charged with attempted murder. Police will allege the pair approached a ute in Dalby, west of … [Read more…]
LOCAL members of Australia’s animal ethics groups convened at the front of Ballarat’s Town Hall in support of a Melbourne-based protest taking place at the same time. The action was coordinated by members of the Animal Justice Party and Victorian Kangaroo Alliance and aimed to raising awareness about what protesters claim is industry cruelty towards … [Read more…]
THE City of Ballarat has appointed a director for a newly-established role aimed at maximising tourism during the Commonwealth Games. The new role, titled director of economy, experience and Commonwealth Games, has been filled tourism professional Martin Darcy who’ll start in June. City of Ballarat CEO, Evan King, announced the appointment on Tuesday and said … [Read more…]
Nick Gibbs | May 12, 2023 Two men were arrested after a violent carjacking west of Brisbane in which the driver was shot. Two men accused of shooting a driver during a carjacking in a rural Queensland town are due to face court charged with attempted murder. Police will allege the pair approached a ute … [Read more…]
The ATSB is investigating the reasons why two Qantas 737 jets were placed on a collision course at Sydney Airport. The “close proximity” event occurred on the afternoon of April 29, as one 737 departed for Brisbane and the other Qantas 737 arrived into Sydney from Queenstown. An investigation summary published by the Australian Transport … [Read more…]