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Tears rolled down a Mackay mother’s cheeks as she waited to learn if she could have two more days of freedom with her children.
Chantelle Louise Emslie faced Mackay District Court on Tuesday over the burglary and armed robbery of a woman at an Airlie Beach backpackers on June 7 last year.
The court heard Emslie was 38 when she entered the woman’s dwelling armed with an “offensive instrument” alongside co-accused Vicky-Marie Philippie, then 37, and Lyall John Geesu, then 33.
Emslie also used “personal violence” in the attack. Chantelle Louise Emslie faced Mackay District Court on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Picture: Facebook
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Subscriber only Lawyers for a man accused over the fatal crash that killed a Sarina mother are waiting for road and motor vehicle expert reports before determining what direction the case will proceed. Brent Jordan Smith is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Tamara Boland on October 6, 2020 and low range drink-driving. The mother of two had been driving home from work when she was involved in a head-on collision on Eton Homebush Road about 5.50pm. A fatal crash scene on Eton Homebush Rd near Eton. Two cars collided shortly before 6pm on October 6, 2020 and as a result Sarina mother of two Tamara Boland was killed. Picture: Tara Miko
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Subscriber only Lawyers for a man accused over the fatal crash that killed a Sarina mother are waiting for road and motor vehicle expert reports before determining what direction the case will proceed. Brent Jordan Smith is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Tamara Boland on October 6, 2020 and low range drink-driving. The mother of two had been driving home from work when she was involved in a head-on collision on Eton Homebush Road about 5.50pm. A fatal crash scene on Eton Homebush Rd near Eton. Two cars collided shortly before 6pm on October 6, 2020 and as a result Sarina mother of two Tamara Boland was killed. Picture: Tara Miko
The court heard one of her children was with the father, while the other was in her mother s care. The 28 year old pleaded guilty to all charges which included five counts each of possessing dangerous drugs and possessing drug utensils, the bulk of which were committed between May and October 2020. Mr Morton said Brownlow s criminal history was indicative of her desire to put drugs before your children . I find it very unsatisfactory, unmotherly that you haven t got your children in your care, Mr Morton said, commenting on the bond mothers had with their children. You ve given all that away because you re too busy on the meth.
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