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Naughty miner
A mining operator said he was in a negative headspace after splitting from his partner when police found him drug-driving in Moranbah.
Samuel James Slater faced Mackay Magistrates Court on May 19 after he was caught driving with methylamphetamine in his system along Mills Ave, Moranbah at 9.21pm on March 12.
Acting magistrate Leanne Scoines said the father-of-two was “rolling the dice” risking his livelihood with what was “completely unacceptable conduct”.
Ms Scoines fined the 29 year old, who pleaded guilty to driving with a relevant drug in his saliva, $500 and disqualified his licence for one month.
No conviction was recorded.