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Two drivers have been busted driving at dangerous speeds in Hervey Bay within just days of each other.
About 9.45pm on February 6 along Kawungan Way, officers will allege they detected a Mitsubishi Lancer travelling at 139km/h in a 60km/h zone – 79km/h over the speed limit.
As a result, the 24-year-old Maryborough man driving was fined $1245, lost eight demerit points, and lost his licence for six months.
Then on February 10 about 6pm, along Dundowran Road, officers detected a motorcycle travelling 71km/h over the speed limit.
As a result, a 25-year-old Hervey Bay man was fined $1245 and lost eight demerit points.
SATURDAY JANUARY 16
Urangan Pier Markets
What: Uranganâs weekly markets offer fresh produce, good food and great live music and are one of the best ways to kick off the weekend in Hervey Bay.
Where: Pier St, Urangan, Hervey Bay
When: 7am to 1pm
Torquay Beach Markets
Where: Charlton Esplanade, Torquay, Hervey Bay
When: 7am to 1pm
Live Music
What: Local artist Frank Benn will be performing cool, chill music at the Hervey Bay Boat Club
Where: Hervey Bay Boat Club
When: 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Cost: Free
Police allege the 72-year-old driver was assaulted by a 26-year-old in Pier St about 12.40am. The man was arrested by police and will appear before the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court in January, 2021. High range drink driving, Torquay About 10.15pm on Wednesday, December 16, police stopped a 51-year-old Torquay man driving out of his home. The man allegedly provided a positive roadside breath test and was detained. The subsequent breath analysis showed his alleged alcohol reading was more than four times the legal limit. The man will appear before the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court in January, 2021. Anyone with information on the following offences is asked to phone Police Link on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.