Two charities have severed ties with mental health fundraiser Warren “Wazza” Wright, after learning he was placed on the sex offender registry for eight years. Warren “Wazza” Wright, who is walking, running and cycling across the state to raise awareness and funds for mental health, was reportedly convicted of sexually assaulting a “vulnerable” teenager at … [Read more…]
People living near the historic Acheron Breakaway Bridge in north-east Victoria say they’re still waiting for concrete updates from Murrindindi Shire Council about when works to help reopen it will take place. Key points: The historic wooden bridge has been closed since October following flood damage A local caravan park manager says the community’s needs have not been prioritised There … [Read more…]
From shocking acts of cruelty to disgraceful neglect, these are some of Queensland’s worst animal cruelty cases in the past year. From a neglectful puppy seller to a raging animal lover-turned abuser and a vindictive roo killer who ran down wallabies for fun, some of the offences have been sickening. Penalties for such offences vary … [Read more…]
From shocking acts of cruelty to disgraceful neglect, these are some of Queensland’s worst animal cruelty cases in the past year. From a neglectful puppy seller to a raging animal lover-turned abuser and a vindictive roo killer who ran down wallabies for fun, some of the offences have been sickening. Penalties for such offences vary … [Read more…]
Police were called to a Gladstone caravan park twice in a fortnight with the second incident so concerning that multiple Triple-0 calls were received. Susan Gaye Jones, 57, pleaded guilty in Gladstone Magistrates Court on May 31 to two counts of public nuisance and one count each of obstructing police and wilful damage. The court … [Read more…]
In a sign of a dawning tourism boom on the back of a $27m mountain bike trail, a new caravan and camping park could soon provide year-round camping in the Pioneer Valley. DETAILS The Pioneer Valley Agricultural Show Society lodged an application this month to build out a tourist park at the Finch Hatton Showgrounds … [Read more…]
A Surf Coast sporting servant has been received a major acknowledgment at Basketball Victoria’s annual awards for overseeing an explosion in total player numbers. For the first time in his 20 year long career, the end feels closer than ever for LeBron James. After the Lakers got swept in the Western Conference finals by Denver, … [Read more…]
A screaming match between two neighbours at a caravan park has landed a 64-year-old man in court where he was ordered not to have any more contact with the woman despite her living metres away. Christopher John Bellett, 64, pleaded guilty in Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Thursday to one count of common assault. The … [Read more…]