A Whitsunday man with a criminal history ‘littered with assault related offences’ has walked free after punching a police officer in the face in the Airlie Beach party precinct.
The RSPCA found several emaciated dogs on a Bowen property – but their owner said he was so depressed he could not look after himself, let alone his pets.
The RSPCA found several emaciated dogs on a Bowen property – but their owner said he was so depressed he could not look after himself, let alone his pets.
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A Collinsville community workerâs dedication to helping others has landed her in court after police found her carrying illegal items belonging to a struggling addict.
The 2020 Collinsville Citizen of the Year Heather Joan Brown faced Bowen Magistrates Court on Tuesday, charged with possessing a pipe that had been used in the administration of a dangerous drug and with possessing a clip sealed bag and a plastic straw that had been used in the commission of a crime.
The court heard police intercepted and searched Ms Brownâs vehicle as she was driving through Collinsville about 6.20pm on Sunday, May 2.