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The Advertiser
6 days ago
- The Advertiser
'My everything': man mourned, teens charged with murder
A tight-knit community is in shock after two teenagers were charged with the murder of a beloved husband during an alleged bungled break-in attempt. Zdravko Bilic, 57, was found dead with stab wounds at his beachside home at Queensland's Sunshine Coast by a neighbour. Two boys - aged 15 and 17 - have been charged with murder, with their matters appearing in a Maroochydore court on Thursday. If convicted, they will serve mandatory life sentences under the Queensland government's controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws. Mr Bilic's death has shattered the quiet suburb of Warana which has rallied around his wife, multimillion-dollar skincare business founder Gry Tomte. Police on Thursday said Mr Bilic was stabbed twice in an altercation with the two boys after they allegedly entered the beachside home about 11.30pm on Sunday. Ms Tomte was not home at the time and had asked a neighbour to check on her husband after she had not heard from him. Mr Bilic - a popular community member who worked as a junior soccer coach - was found dead in his yard by the neighbour about 7.30pm on Monday. Floral tributes have been laid outside the home. Annabelle Brett had recently moved to the Sunshine Coast community from north Queensland and said the incident had left everyone in shock. "I didn't think that this happened in places like the Sunshine Coast in general, let alone a suburb like Warana," she told AAP. "It is very family friendly, quiet and coastal. There's a lot of people that have retired and moved here for a more calm, quiet and safe life." Ms Tomte on Thursday led tributes for her husband, who was described as "the whole street's favourite person". She said Mr Bilic had also been a "super hero" to the kids he worked with as a junior soccer coach at Sunshine Coast childcare centres. "He was loved by more people that I can put into words," she said in a statement released via Queensland Police. "If you've had the privilege of being in Zed's presence, you'll know that he was literal sunshine. "And the world is a little less bright without him in it." Ms Tomte had earlier expressed her grief over losing "the most beautiful man" on social media, posting: "My world for 28 years ...he was my everything". Police said Mr Bilic was clearly a beloved community member, with locals offering "as much help as they can" to their investigation. "They visit each other's houses, they have Christmas street parties," Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said on Thursday. "They really are shocked but really want to help." Queensland Premier David Crisafulli passed on his condolences, saying no family should have to experience such pain. His Liberal National government ushered in tough youth justice laws after winning the 2024 election, ensuring juveniles face adult sentences for more than 30 offences. The 17-year-old was arrested as he got off a bus that had arrived in Toowoomba from Brisbane. Detectives allege they have located the murder weapon, sending it for forensic testing. The boys have also been charged with a number of break and enter offences, police said. One of the teenagers is under his grandmother's guardianship with both his parents in jail, the Maroochydore Childrens Court was told. The other teen has been under the long-term guardianship of Department of Child Safety. They have been remanded in custody for a Maroochydore committal mention on September 10. A tight-knit community is in shock after two teenagers were charged with the murder of a beloved husband during an alleged bungled break-in attempt. Zdravko Bilic, 57, was found dead with stab wounds at his beachside home at Queensland's Sunshine Coast by a neighbour. Two boys - aged 15 and 17 - have been charged with murder, with their matters appearing in a Maroochydore court on Thursday. If convicted, they will serve mandatory life sentences under the Queensland government's controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws. Mr Bilic's death has shattered the quiet suburb of Warana which has rallied around his wife, multimillion-dollar skincare business founder Gry Tomte. Police on Thursday said Mr Bilic was stabbed twice in an altercation with the two boys after they allegedly entered the beachside home about 11.30pm on Sunday. Ms Tomte was not home at the time and had asked a neighbour to check on her husband after she had not heard from him. Mr Bilic - a popular community member who worked as a junior soccer coach - was found dead in his yard by the neighbour about 7.30pm on Monday. Floral tributes have been laid outside the home. Annabelle Brett had recently moved to the Sunshine Coast community from north Queensland and said the incident had left everyone in shock. "I didn't think that this happened in places like the Sunshine Coast in general, let alone a suburb like Warana," she told AAP. "It is very family friendly, quiet and coastal. There's a lot of people that have retired and moved here for a more calm, quiet and safe life." Ms Tomte on Thursday led tributes for her husband, who was described as "the whole street's favourite person". She said Mr Bilic had also been a "super hero" to the kids he worked with as a junior soccer coach at Sunshine Coast childcare centres. "He was loved by more people that I can put into words," she said in a statement released via Queensland Police. "If you've had the privilege of being in Zed's presence, you'll know that he was literal sunshine. "And the world is a little less bright without him in it." Ms Tomte had earlier expressed her grief over losing "the most beautiful man" on social media, posting: "My world for 28 years ...he was my everything". Police said Mr Bilic was clearly a beloved community member, with locals offering "as much help as they can" to their investigation. "They visit each other's houses, they have Christmas street parties," Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said on Thursday. "They really are shocked but really want to help." Queensland Premier David Crisafulli passed on his condolences, saying no family should have to experience such pain. His Liberal National government ushered in tough youth justice laws after winning the 2024 election, ensuring juveniles face adult sentences for more than 30 offences. The 17-year-old was arrested as he got off a bus that had arrived in Toowoomba from Brisbane. Detectives allege they have located the murder weapon, sending it for forensic testing. The boys have also been charged with a number of break and enter offences, police said. One of the teenagers is under his grandmother's guardianship with both his parents in jail, the Maroochydore Childrens Court was told. The other teen has been under the long-term guardianship of Department of Child Safety. They have been remanded in custody for a Maroochydore committal mention on September 10. A tight-knit community is in shock after two teenagers were charged with the murder of a beloved husband during an alleged bungled break-in attempt. Zdravko Bilic, 57, was found dead with stab wounds at his beachside home at Queensland's Sunshine Coast by a neighbour. Two boys - aged 15 and 17 - have been charged with murder, with their matters appearing in a Maroochydore court on Thursday. If convicted, they will serve mandatory life sentences under the Queensland government's controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws. Mr Bilic's death has shattered the quiet suburb of Warana which has rallied around his wife, multimillion-dollar skincare business founder Gry Tomte. Police on Thursday said Mr Bilic was stabbed twice in an altercation with the two boys after they allegedly entered the beachside home about 11.30pm on Sunday. Ms Tomte was not home at the time and had asked a neighbour to check on her husband after she had not heard from him. Mr Bilic - a popular community member who worked as a junior soccer coach - was found dead in his yard by the neighbour about 7.30pm on Monday. Floral tributes have been laid outside the home. Annabelle Brett had recently moved to the Sunshine Coast community from north Queensland and said the incident had left everyone in shock. "I didn't think that this happened in places like the Sunshine Coast in general, let alone a suburb like Warana," she told AAP. "It is very family friendly, quiet and coastal. There's a lot of people that have retired and moved here for a more calm, quiet and safe life." Ms Tomte on Thursday led tributes for her husband, who was described as "the whole street's favourite person". She said Mr Bilic had also been a "super hero" to the kids he worked with as a junior soccer coach at Sunshine Coast childcare centres. "He was loved by more people that I can put into words," she said in a statement released via Queensland Police. "If you've had the privilege of being in Zed's presence, you'll know that he was literal sunshine. "And the world is a little less bright without him in it." Ms Tomte had earlier expressed her grief over losing "the most beautiful man" on social media, posting: "My world for 28 years ...he was my everything". Police said Mr Bilic was clearly a beloved community member, with locals offering "as much help as they can" to their investigation. "They visit each other's houses, they have Christmas street parties," Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said on Thursday. "They really are shocked but really want to help." Queensland Premier David Crisafulli passed on his condolences, saying no family should have to experience such pain. His Liberal National government ushered in tough youth justice laws after winning the 2024 election, ensuring juveniles face adult sentences for more than 30 offences. The 17-year-old was arrested as he got off a bus that had arrived in Toowoomba from Brisbane. Detectives allege they have located the murder weapon, sending it for forensic testing. The boys have also been charged with a number of break and enter offences, police said. One of the teenagers is under his grandmother's guardianship with both his parents in jail, the Maroochydore Childrens Court was told. The other teen has been under the long-term guardianship of Department of Child Safety. They have been remanded in custody for a Maroochydore committal mention on September 10. A tight-knit community is in shock after two teenagers were charged with the murder of a beloved husband during an alleged bungled break-in attempt. Zdravko Bilic, 57, was found dead with stab wounds at his beachside home at Queensland's Sunshine Coast by a neighbour. Two boys - aged 15 and 17 - have been charged with murder, with their matters appearing in a Maroochydore court on Thursday. If convicted, they will serve mandatory life sentences under the Queensland government's controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws. Mr Bilic's death has shattered the quiet suburb of Warana which has rallied around his wife, multimillion-dollar skincare business founder Gry Tomte. Police on Thursday said Mr Bilic was stabbed twice in an altercation with the two boys after they allegedly entered the beachside home about 11.30pm on Sunday. Ms Tomte was not home at the time and had asked a neighbour to check on her husband after she had not heard from him. Mr Bilic - a popular community member who worked as a junior soccer coach - was found dead in his yard by the neighbour about 7.30pm on Monday. Floral tributes have been laid outside the home. Annabelle Brett had recently moved to the Sunshine Coast community from north Queensland and said the incident had left everyone in shock. "I didn't think that this happened in places like the Sunshine Coast in general, let alone a suburb like Warana," she told AAP. "It is very family friendly, quiet and coastal. There's a lot of people that have retired and moved here for a more calm, quiet and safe life." Ms Tomte on Thursday led tributes for her husband, who was described as "the whole street's favourite person". She said Mr Bilic had also been a "super hero" to the kids he worked with as a junior soccer coach at Sunshine Coast childcare centres. "He was loved by more people that I can put into words," she said in a statement released via Queensland Police. "If you've had the privilege of being in Zed's presence, you'll know that he was literal sunshine. "And the world is a little less bright without him in it." Ms Tomte had earlier expressed her grief over losing "the most beautiful man" on social media, posting: "My world for 28 years ...he was my everything". Police said Mr Bilic was clearly a beloved community member, with locals offering "as much help as they can" to their investigation. "They visit each other's houses, they have Christmas street parties," Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said on Thursday. "They really are shocked but really want to help." Queensland Premier David Crisafulli passed on his condolences, saying no family should have to experience such pain. His Liberal National government ushered in tough youth justice laws after winning the 2024 election, ensuring juveniles face adult sentences for more than 30 offences. The 17-year-old was arrested as he got off a bus that had arrived in Toowoomba from Brisbane. Detectives allege they have located the murder weapon, sending it for forensic testing. The boys have also been charged with a number of break and enter offences, police said. One of the teenagers is under his grandmother's guardianship with both his parents in jail, the Maroochydore Childrens Court was told. The other teen has been under the long-term guardianship of Department of Child Safety. They have been remanded in custody for a Maroochydore committal mention on September 10.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Two teens charged with murder of Warana businessman Zdravko Bilic, found stabbed outside $2.5m home
Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of 57-year-old Zdravko Bilic , who was found stabbed to death outside his home in Warana on the evening of Monday, July 14. Sunshine Coast detectives have apprehended a 15-year-old boy from West Woombye and a 17-year-old boy from Beerwah, both charged with murder. They are expected to appear in Maroochydore Children's Court on Thursday, July 17. After Monday's stabbing incident, police and emergency services were called to the Napalle Street property around 7:35 p.m. AEST after a neighbour discovered Bilic unresponsive in the front yard. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Degree healthcare Cybersecurity Public Policy Data Science Design Thinking Finance Operations Management CXO MBA Healthcare Others PGDM Data Analytics others Project Management Data Science Leadership Digital Marketing Management Product Management Artificial Intelligence Technology MCA Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making Strategic Leadership and Transformation Global Business Acumen Comprehensive Business Expertise Duration: 2 Years University of Western Australia UWA Global MBA Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details He was declared dead at the scene. Investigators confirmed he had sustained two stab wounds to the abdomen. Bilic's wife, Gry Susann Tomte, was interstate on a business trip at the time. Police said she became concerned after not hearing from her husband and asked a neighbour to check on him. That neighbour later made the emergency call. Tomte, originally from Norway, is the founder of the Melbourne-based skincare company HÜD Skin + Body, which has clinics in St Kilda and Northcote . Live Events She described her husband as 'the kindest, gentlest person I've ever known' and said he was 'loved by everyone who had the fortune of meeting him.' Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said police are examining multiple lines of inquiry. Investigators are focusing on the window between 11 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday to determine when the fatal attack occurred. They are also looking into whether Bilic's body may have been lying in the yard for several hours before it was found. Bilic and Tomte purchased the $2.5 million property in December 2021. Friends and locals described Bilic as a 'great guy' and 'an absolute gentleman.' He was a member of the Sunshine Coast Supa Oldies group, which said his death was a 'devastating loss.' Inspector Toohey said Warana, known for its beaches and upscale homes, is considered one of the safest areas of the Sunshine Coast. He called the incident 'terrible' and said the community was deeply shocked.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Daily Mail
Heartbroken beauty mogul breaks her silence after her husband of 20 years was found stabbed to death outside their beachfront home - as tragic new details emerge
A skincare mogul has paid tribute to her husband after he was found stabbed to death outside their luxury home, as police reveal he may have lain undiscovered for nearly an entire day. A neighbour found Zdravko Bilic, 57, dead in the front yard of his home on Queensland 's Sunshine Coast in the suburb of Warana about 7.35pm on Monday. In her first public statement since her husband's death, Gry Susann Tomte - the couple were set to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in August - has remembered him as the 'kindest, gentlest person I have ever known'. He was 'loved by everyone who ever had the fortune of meeting him,' she told Nine News. It is understood Ms Tomte asked the neighbour to check on her husband after not hearing from him for some time. Police said the 57-year-old was found with multiple stab wounds and officers were entertaining a number of lines of inquiry as part of a homicide investigation. A heartbroken Ms Tomte, who founded the luxury beauty clinic, HÜD, was interstate at the time and is not accused of any wrongdoing. Police have revealed Mr Bilic may have been killed as early as 11pm on Sunday night, some 20 hours before he was found. A Queensland Police Service spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia no arrests had yet been made as of Wednesday night. Sunshine Coast Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said police were entertaining a number of lines of inquiry including that Mr Bilic had disturbed a break-and-enter. He said Mr Bilic was a 'valued member of the community' and his death has left neighbours of the relatively safe Queensland suburb 'shocked'. 'As you can imagine it is an extremely [distressing] time for [Ms Tomte], but the community are coming around her and doing as much as they can for her,' he said. Ms Tomte moved to Australia at the age of 28 and founded her clinic later in life in 2017 after undergoing training in Toronto, Canada. HÜD opened with its first location in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda and has since opened a second in the nearby suburb of Northcote. According to her Instagram page, Ms Tomte also works as a high-performance coach and was due to present at the Brisbane Aesthetic Summit on July 21. She has been described as an 'incredible entrepreneur', responsible for a multi-million dollar business with star-studded clientele. The couple bought the five-bedroom, three-bathroom home in March 2022 for $2.5million. The couple often depicted their lavish lifestyle on social media, including frequent jaunts to Sydney and New York. Mr Bilic was featured in a video on HÜD's Instagram page in September last year in which he was filmed applying a skincare mask. 'Here's to our fathers and father figures who raise us, support us and love us,' the caption read. 'Mr HÜD is the most incredible man and fur father I could ever ask for'. In a profile piece for Jasmine Alexa, Ms Tomte described her husband as the 'most supportive human I could ever ask for. 'It's not easy living with a perfectionist who lives and breathes work… But he is the yin to my yang. The calm to my storm. 'Especially being that we have no family here, the two of us have always been a strong unit.' Police continue to appeal to anyone with information or CCTV vision of the area between 11pm Sunday 13 July and 7.35pm Monday 14 July to contact police.
The Age
7 days ago
- The Age
Beauty clinic founder pays tribute to husband found stabbed to death outside luxury home
Norwegian-born beauty entrepreneur Gry Susann Tomte has paid tribute to her husband after he was found stabbed to death in the front garden of their luxury on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. A neighbour found the body of Tomte's husband, Zdravko (Zed) Bilic, 57, about 7.30pm on Monday in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Warana. 'He was the kindest, gentlest person I've ever known,' Tomte told 9News. 'Loved by everyone who ever had the fortune of meeting him,' she said. Tomte was away from the home at the time of Bilic's death and had asked a neighbour to check up on him after not having heard from him for some time. The neighbour found him dead about 7.30pm on Monday. Police believe he was killed some 20 hours before he was found. Loading She is the founder of HÜD, a high-end skin and beauty clinic with locations in the Melbourne suburbs of St Kilda and Northcote. The clinics' offerings include laser treatments, peels, clinical facials and skin needling, with prices ranging from around $50 to upwards of $500. 'HÜD is an award-winning skin clinic, based in Melbourne. It's the Scandi, minimalist brainchild of Norwegian skin expert, Gry Tomte,' the company's website reads. Tomte studied at The University of Oslo, and started her beauty empire later in life in 2017 – an idea sparked by her own visits to a beautician in Canada. She trained with the beautician before working as a waxer and nail artist, eventually starting her own business. Tomte also worked as a high-performance coach, giving business advice to other entrepreneurs, and was slated to speak at the Brisbane Aesthetic Summit on July 21, according to Instagram.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Beauty clinic founder pays tribute to husband found stabbed to death outside luxury home
Norwegian-born beauty entrepreneur Gry Susann Tomte has paid tribute to her husband after he was found stabbed to death in the front garden of their luxury on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. A neighbour found the body of Tomte's husband, Zdravko (Zed) Bilic, 57, about 7.30pm on Monday in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Warana. 'He was the kindest, gentlest person I've ever known,' Tomte told 9News. 'Loved by everyone who ever had the fortune of meeting him,' she said. Tomte was away from the home at the time of Bilic's death and had asked a neighbour to check up on him after not having heard from him for some time. The neighbour found him dead about 7.30pm on Monday. Police believe he was killed some 20 hours before he was found. Loading She is the founder of HÜD, a high-end skin and beauty clinic with locations in the Melbourne suburbs of St Kilda and Northcote. The clinics' offerings include laser treatments, peels, clinical facials and skin needling, with prices ranging from around $50 to upwards of $500. 'HÜD is an award-winning skin clinic, based in Melbourne. It's the Scandi, minimalist brainchild of Norwegian skin expert, Gry Tomte,' the company's website reads. Tomte studied at The University of Oslo, and started her beauty empire later in life in 2017 – an idea sparked by her own visits to a beautician in Canada. She trained with the beautician before working as a waxer and nail artist, eventually starting her own business. Tomte also worked as a high-performance coach, giving business advice to other entrepreneurs, and was slated to speak at the Brisbane Aesthetic Summit on July 21, according to Instagram.
