A sinister plot to smuggle drugs, including methamphetamine, into a Central Queensland jail came crashing down after corrections officers reviewed phone calls. See the transcripts. Caytlin Rose A’herne, 32, and Raymond Shane Deller, 30, both pleaded guilty in the Rockhampton Supreme Court on May 23 to two counts of supplying dangerous drugs to a person … [Read more…]
Real estate companies have lost more than $100,000 to phone scammers pretending to be from major banks. Police in Newfoundland say they believe scammers used voice-cloning technology to trick seniors into believing their actual grandchildren were calling them for help, leaving them swindled out of thousands of dollars. The victims all received phone calls from … [Read more…]
Queensland coach Billy Slater had to make some “tough” phone calls on Sunday night — and the “hardest” one went to veteran centre Dane Gagai. The Maroons regular, who is known for going to another level in the Origin arena, has missed out on selection for the first time since 2015. Watch every game of … [Read more…]
Latrell Mitchell is the happiest he’s ever been. He’s achieved just about everything on the field and away from it he’s a proud father that takes joy in giving back to his family. After all, if it wasn’t for their support and sacrifices he wouldn’t be the NRL superstar that he is today. That’s something … [Read more…]
Ten Central Qld bosses were raised high in a crane last week to raise money for the first hospice in the region. SEE THE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS Hoist Ya Boss on Friday May 12 at Thomo’s Betta Home Living Construction is already underway for the Fitzroy Community Hospice on Agnes Street, Rockhampton with money needed … [Read more…]
You might have heard this term dredged around in school, or lurking in the required skills section of a job ad. But an expert has a new name for it. In fact, with the recent report by the Productivity Commission revealing that Australia is experiencing its lowest level of productivity growth in 60 years, it … [Read more…]
Ten Central Qld bosses were raised high in a crane last week to raise money for the first hospice in the region. SEE THE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS Hoist Ya Boss on Friday May 12 at Thomo’s Betta Home Living Construction is already underway for the Fitzroy Community Hospice on Agnes Street, Rockhampton with money needed … [Read more…]
Well-heeled shoppers have returned to their favourite designer labels and boutiques with fresh exuberance and spending power after the Covid-19 outbreak. Hermes, known for its $12,000-plus Birkin bags, belts, handbags, jewellery and homewares, has been swept up in a spending splurge on luxury fashion and apparel around the world, which has promoted sales of other … [Read more…]
A court has heard how a man would accept sexual favours as payment during his three-month drug trafficking business, which was uncovered during a major police operation. Police raid a Wandal home on Friday, September 17 as part of Operation Tango Negative. Benjamin Anton Sorensen, 39, pleaded guilty in Rockhampton Supreme Court on Friday (April … [Read more…]