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Tuesday, August 09

Judge questions why weather bureau gets more scrutiny than 'experts'

In personal injury cases, and even the worst sex crime reviews, expert witnesses make predictions. But Justice Peter Applegarth has rarely heard their accuracy tested.

GPS trackers to be considered for alleged young offenders

A 2018 proposal for electronic monitoring did not directly relate to people in custody or on bail awaiting judgement, but the Queensland Government will consider it anyway.

Paramedics tried to revive the man but he was later pronounced dead at the scene. Photo: ABC

Mount Isa man jailed for 8 years after guilty plea

A Mount Isa man has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of his sister’s de facto partner in December 2017 in the northwest mining town.

Tougher fines for Qld drivers using phones

Drivers caught using a phone illegally in Queensland will be slugged with a $1000 fine from Saturday.