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Subscriber only The family of slain Pacific Haven man Mark Carson have watched proceedings as the couple charged over his murder faced court for the first time. Mr Carson was found dead at his home in Pacific Haven on April 3 after the couple called police to the scene. Toni Leanne Peacock, Mr Carson s 40-year-old former partner, and her new partner, Cooper Lindsay Millard, 42, were arrested on Tuesday. The families of Mr Carson and both accused filled the gallery in Maryborough Magistrates Court on Wednesday, making for a tense atmosphere. Outside the court, with Mr Millard and Ms Peacock remanded in custody until their next appearance on July 5, Mr Carson s parents shared their grief over the loss of their much loved son.
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Subscriber only Six weeks after Pacific Haven personal trainer Mark Carson was found dead in his home, the couple charged with his murder has faced court for the first time. Toni Leanne Peacock, Mr Carson s 40-year-old former partner, and her new partner, Cooper Lindsay Millard, 42, were arrested on Tuesday. The families of Mr Carson and both accused filled the gallery in Maryborough Magistrates Court on Wednesday, making for a tense atmosphere. Ms Peacock, who appeared via video link, shed tears and was visibly distressed - at one point screaming no after learning she was not eligible to apply for bail and would remain in custody until the next court date in July.
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Mr Callan yesterday insisted the republican party was ignoring the fact the event in previous years had contributed millions to the local economy.
“Sinn Fein have acknowledged this project is supported by a majority of councillors yet they continue to waste ratepayers’ money challenging every decision they don’t agree with,” he said.
“Whilst our tourism strategy is not yet complete, there is already acknowledgement of the need for a significant regional event.
“The air show previously has brought in £2.5m of economic benefit for the wider region and attracted 200,000 people the last time it was staged.”