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West Australian
3 days ago
- West Australian
GoFundMe set up for Renee Carla after horror Central Highlands crash
Three of the four victims killed in a horror car crash in Queensland's Central Highlands region have been identified and remembered in a heartbreaking fundraising appeal. Shaun Ranger and his children Baylee, 7, and Chandler, 6, were killed in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday that happened just before 10.50am on the Capricorn Highway between Comet and Blackwater. 'Initial investigations indicate a Holden Commodore travelling towards Blackwater with four occupants struck a Toyota HiLux utility containing two occupants travelling in the opposite direction,' the police said. 'The driver, a 28-year-old man, six-year-old boy, seven-year-old girl and 32-year-old man died as a result of the crash.' The occupants of the HiLux also suffered injuries in the crash. Paramedics took a 28-year-old man to hospital in a serious but stable condition and flew a 27-year-old man to Brisbane for treatment for life-threatening injuries. Family friend Chantel Semple has set up a fundraiser for Renee Carla, the mother to Baylee and Chandler and Mr Ranger's fiancee, with the money to help the devastated mum and two-year-old Saphora. 'It is with broken hearts that we share the loss of my dear friend's two beautiful babies and their loving and devoted father today in a devastating car accident,' she said. 'Shaun, Baylee and Chandler were cherished and loved by many and brought so much joy and light into our lives. 'Baylee, aged 7, had a cheeky smile, bubbly personality and a love for horses. 'Chandler, aged 6, was a sweet and kind-hearted little boy, full of life and loved the outdoors. 'Shaun a dedicated and selfless father, supportive friend and loving partner.' Ms Semple said the family's friends were 'heartbroken' over the unexpected loss. 'I hope to relieve the extra stress and heartache that this family already have to endure by raising much-needed funds to cover costs for funeral expenses and support Renee and little Saphora,' she said. As of Monday morning, $17,180 has been raised from a $26,000 target. Investigations into the incident are continuing. The police are expected to provide further updates on Monday. The weekend proved a catastrophe for the state's road toll, with six people killed across Saturday and Sunday. As of July 20, 158 people have lost their lives in road crashes in Queensland.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
‘Cherished': Horror crash victims ID'd
Three of the four victims killed in a horror car crash in Queensland's Central Highlands region have been identified and remembered in a heartbreaking fundraising appeal. Shaun Ranger and his children Baylee, 7, and Chandler, 6, were killed in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday that happened just before 10.50am on the Capricorn Highway between Comet and Blackwater. 'Initial investigations indicate a Holden Commodore travelling towards Blackwater with four occupants struck a Toyota HiLux utility containing two occupants travelling in the opposite direction,' the police said. 'The driver, a 28-year-old man, six-year-old boy, seven-year-old girl and 32-year-old man died as a result of the crash.' The occupants of the HiLux also suffered injuries in the crash. Paramedics took a 28-year-old man to hospital in a serious but stable condition and flew a 27-year-old man to Brisbane for treatment for life-threatening injuries. A fundraiser has been set up for Renee Carla (right) in the aftermath of the tragedy. GoFundMe Credit: Supplied Family friend Chantel Semple has set up a fundraiser for Renee Carla, the mother to Baylee and Chandler and Mr Ranger's fiancee, with the money to help the devastated mum and two-year-old Saphora. 'It is with broken hearts that we share the loss of my dear friend's two beautiful babies and their loving and devoted father today in a devastating car accident,' she said. 'Shaun, Baylee and Chandler were cherished and loved by many and brought so much joy and light into our lives. 'Baylee, aged 7, had a cheeky smile, bubbly personality and a love for horses. 'Chandler, aged 6, was a sweet and kind-hearted little boy, full of life and loved the outdoors. 'Shaun a dedicated and selfless father, supportive friend and loving partner.' Baylee, 7, and Chandler, 6, lost their lives in the crash. Pictured Baylee and Chandler Credit: News Corp Australia Ms Semple said the family's friends were 'heartbroken' over the unexpected loss. 'I hope to relieve the extra stress and heartache that this family already have to endure by raising much-needed funds to cover costs for funeral expenses and support Renee and little Saphora,' she said. As of Monday morning, $17,180 has been raised from a $26,000 target. Investigations into the incident are continuing. The police are expected to provide further updates on Monday. The weekend proved a catastrophe for the state's road toll, with six people killed across Saturday and Sunday. As of July 20, 158 people have lost their lives in road crashes in Queensland.
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- The Advertiser
Drug dealer who slammed ute into power pole at Anna Bay rues rainy day
IT had been raining on the afternoon of March 6 this year when Clay Letherbarrow skidded off the road at Anna Bay and slammed his ute into a power pole. And it was the rainy conditions that led police to focus on a Gucci bag that seemed out of place under a nearby tree. Within a few minutes police had gone from responding to a routine car crash to uncovering a stash of methamphetamine, MDMA and cannabis and chasing a drug dealer across four lanes of highway and wrestling with him in a paddock. Letherbarrow, 25, of Anna Bay, who is represented by solicitor Kristy Wade, had pleaded not guilty to negligent driving over the crash, two counts of supplying an indictable quantity of a prohibited drug and possession of a prohibited drug and was expected to face a hearing in Raymond Terrace Local Court. But he changed his pleas on Thursday and admitted to supplying methamphetamine and MDMA and possession of cannabis in relation to the drugs found in the bag after the crash. Letherbarrow remains behind bars and will be sentenced on August 27. According to court documents, Letherbarrow was driving a Toyota HiLux along Nelson Bay Road at Anna Bay in raining conditions about 2pm on March 6 when he lost control and hit a power pole. He wasn't injured, but a passerby decided to call triple-zero to report the accident. Police arrived a short time later and spotted Letherbarrow walking out of the bushes on the other side of the car. Police checks returned multiple warnings for Letherbarrow and he appeared "fidgeting and nervous". And it was when police walked around to where Letherbarrow had come out of the bushes that they spotted a Gucci bag under a nearby tree. Despite the rain, the bag wasn't wet, police said. It looked clean and new and police thought it hadn't been there long and perhaps Letherbarrow had quickly grabbed it from the car and stashed it under the tree before police arrived. Police searched the bag and found 36 grams of cannabis and other larger quantities of methamphetamine and what turned out to be MDMA. As well as the drugs, police found a mobile phone and a bottle of prescription medication that had Letherbarrow's name on it. Police went back to where Letherbarrow was standing and were in the process of cautioning and questioning him about the drugs when the 25-year-old suddenly grabbed the bag and ran from police. He took off across the four lanes of Nelson Bay Road and into a paddock, throwing items out of the bag as he ran. Police gave chase as Letherbarrow attempted to evade them before officers caught up to him and they began to wrestle in the paddock. Letherbarrow, who had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of resisting arrest, tried to overpower police, but officers gained control and handcuffed him. He was taken back to Nelson Bay police station and declined to be interviewed. IT had been raining on the afternoon of March 6 this year when Clay Letherbarrow skidded off the road at Anna Bay and slammed his ute into a power pole. And it was the rainy conditions that led police to focus on a Gucci bag that seemed out of place under a nearby tree. Within a few minutes police had gone from responding to a routine car crash to uncovering a stash of methamphetamine, MDMA and cannabis and chasing a drug dealer across four lanes of highway and wrestling with him in a paddock. Letherbarrow, 25, of Anna Bay, who is represented by solicitor Kristy Wade, had pleaded not guilty to negligent driving over the crash, two counts of supplying an indictable quantity of a prohibited drug and possession of a prohibited drug and was expected to face a hearing in Raymond Terrace Local Court. But he changed his pleas on Thursday and admitted to supplying methamphetamine and MDMA and possession of cannabis in relation to the drugs found in the bag after the crash. Letherbarrow remains behind bars and will be sentenced on August 27. According to court documents, Letherbarrow was driving a Toyota HiLux along Nelson Bay Road at Anna Bay in raining conditions about 2pm on March 6 when he lost control and hit a power pole. He wasn't injured, but a passerby decided to call triple-zero to report the accident. Police arrived a short time later and spotted Letherbarrow walking out of the bushes on the other side of the car. Police checks returned multiple warnings for Letherbarrow and he appeared "fidgeting and nervous". And it was when police walked around to where Letherbarrow had come out of the bushes that they spotted a Gucci bag under a nearby tree. Despite the rain, the bag wasn't wet, police said. It looked clean and new and police thought it hadn't been there long and perhaps Letherbarrow had quickly grabbed it from the car and stashed it under the tree before police arrived. Police searched the bag and found 36 grams of cannabis and other larger quantities of methamphetamine and what turned out to be MDMA. As well as the drugs, police found a mobile phone and a bottle of prescription medication that had Letherbarrow's name on it. Police went back to where Letherbarrow was standing and were in the process of cautioning and questioning him about the drugs when the 25-year-old suddenly grabbed the bag and ran from police. He took off across the four lanes of Nelson Bay Road and into a paddock, throwing items out of the bag as he ran. Police gave chase as Letherbarrow attempted to evade them before officers caught up to him and they began to wrestle in the paddock. Letherbarrow, who had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of resisting arrest, tried to overpower police, but officers gained control and handcuffed him. He was taken back to Nelson Bay police station and declined to be interviewed. IT had been raining on the afternoon of March 6 this year when Clay Letherbarrow skidded off the road at Anna Bay and slammed his ute into a power pole. And it was the rainy conditions that led police to focus on a Gucci bag that seemed out of place under a nearby tree. Within a few minutes police had gone from responding to a routine car crash to uncovering a stash of methamphetamine, MDMA and cannabis and chasing a drug dealer across four lanes of highway and wrestling with him in a paddock. Letherbarrow, 25, of Anna Bay, who is represented by solicitor Kristy Wade, had pleaded not guilty to negligent driving over the crash, two counts of supplying an indictable quantity of a prohibited drug and possession of a prohibited drug and was expected to face a hearing in Raymond Terrace Local Court. But he changed his pleas on Thursday and admitted to supplying methamphetamine and MDMA and possession of cannabis in relation to the drugs found in the bag after the crash. Letherbarrow remains behind bars and will be sentenced on August 27. According to court documents, Letherbarrow was driving a Toyota HiLux along Nelson Bay Road at Anna Bay in raining conditions about 2pm on March 6 when he lost control and hit a power pole. He wasn't injured, but a passerby decided to call triple-zero to report the accident. Police arrived a short time later and spotted Letherbarrow walking out of the bushes on the other side of the car. Police checks returned multiple warnings for Letherbarrow and he appeared "fidgeting and nervous". And it was when police walked around to where Letherbarrow had come out of the bushes that they spotted a Gucci bag under a nearby tree. Despite the rain, the bag wasn't wet, police said. It looked clean and new and police thought it hadn't been there long and perhaps Letherbarrow had quickly grabbed it from the car and stashed it under the tree before police arrived. Police searched the bag and found 36 grams of cannabis and other larger quantities of methamphetamine and what turned out to be MDMA. As well as the drugs, police found a mobile phone and a bottle of prescription medication that had Letherbarrow's name on it. Police went back to where Letherbarrow was standing and were in the process of cautioning and questioning him about the drugs when the 25-year-old suddenly grabbed the bag and ran from police. He took off across the four lanes of Nelson Bay Road and into a paddock, throwing items out of the bag as he ran. Police gave chase as Letherbarrow attempted to evade them before officers caught up to him and they began to wrestle in the paddock. Letherbarrow, who had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of resisting arrest, tried to overpower police, but officers gained control and handcuffed him. He was taken back to Nelson Bay police station and declined to be interviewed. IT had been raining on the afternoon of March 6 this year when Clay Letherbarrow skidded off the road at Anna Bay and slammed his ute into a power pole. And it was the rainy conditions that led police to focus on a Gucci bag that seemed out of place under a nearby tree. Within a few minutes police had gone from responding to a routine car crash to uncovering a stash of methamphetamine, MDMA and cannabis and chasing a drug dealer across four lanes of highway and wrestling with him in a paddock. Letherbarrow, 25, of Anna Bay, who is represented by solicitor Kristy Wade, had pleaded not guilty to negligent driving over the crash, two counts of supplying an indictable quantity of a prohibited drug and possession of a prohibited drug and was expected to face a hearing in Raymond Terrace Local Court. But he changed his pleas on Thursday and admitted to supplying methamphetamine and MDMA and possession of cannabis in relation to the drugs found in the bag after the crash. Letherbarrow remains behind bars and will be sentenced on August 27. According to court documents, Letherbarrow was driving a Toyota HiLux along Nelson Bay Road at Anna Bay in raining conditions about 2pm on March 6 when he lost control and hit a power pole. He wasn't injured, but a passerby decided to call triple-zero to report the accident. Police arrived a short time later and spotted Letherbarrow walking out of the bushes on the other side of the car. Police checks returned multiple warnings for Letherbarrow and he appeared "fidgeting and nervous". And it was when police walked around to where Letherbarrow had come out of the bushes that they spotted a Gucci bag under a nearby tree. Despite the rain, the bag wasn't wet, police said. It looked clean and new and police thought it hadn't been there long and perhaps Letherbarrow had quickly grabbed it from the car and stashed it under the tree before police arrived. Police searched the bag and found 36 grams of cannabis and other larger quantities of methamphetamine and what turned out to be MDMA. As well as the drugs, police found a mobile phone and a bottle of prescription medication that had Letherbarrow's name on it. Police went back to where Letherbarrow was standing and were in the process of cautioning and questioning him about the drugs when the 25-year-old suddenly grabbed the bag and ran from police. He took off across the four lanes of Nelson Bay Road and into a paddock, throwing items out of the bag as he ran. Police gave chase as Letherbarrow attempted to evade them before officers caught up to him and they began to wrestle in the paddock. Letherbarrow, who had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of resisting arrest, tried to overpower police, but officers gained control and handcuffed him. He was taken back to Nelson Bay police station and declined to be interviewed.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Perth Now
Ex-jockey in court over burglary charges
A jockey and his ex-lawyer associate are alleged to have tried to steal thousands of dollars of costume jewellery from an inner-city home, a court has been told. Champion jockey Daniel Nikolic, 50, and former lawyer Patrick Lennon, 61, fronted the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday over the alleged illegal entry of a home in Carlton in January. Charge sheets alleged the pair broke into the property at 2am while in possession of a ladder, gloves and a torch, stealing 'multiple bags of jewellery' worth $177,000 and a Toyota HiLux. The pair are yet to enter pleas, and both face three charges; trespassing with intent to steal, stealing a HiLux, and having a ladder, gloves and a torch for use in a burglary. Both men appeared by video link on Thursday following chaotic scenes outside court at their last appearance. Mr Lennon's lawyer, Stephen Adrianakis, revealed the valuables in question were Chanel costume jewellery. Mr Adrianakis expected the jewellery to be worth about $50,000, far less than the prosecution estimates, and asked for an adjournment so the prosecutors can meticulously itemise the goods. 'We need to come to a sensible valuation,' he said. Neither Daniel Nikolic or Patrick Lennon were required to front court in person on Thursday. NewsWire / David Mariuz Credit: News Corp Australia The defence lawyer also flagged he and Mr Nikolic's lawyer were taking 'significant' issue with the police's evidence chain of custody. 'If this were a drug case where the drugs were allowed to be left at the property and handled by the complainant…,' Mr Adrianakis began, before being cut off by the magistrate. Magistrate Belinda Wallington requested the public prosecutor provide an item-by-item glossary of photos and invoices for each allegedly stolen item by August 24. The magistrate gave the defence lawyers four weeks to take those price estimates to their valuers, and the matter was scheduled to be recalled on September 23. Mr Nikolic rode a winner to claim the prestigious Caulfield Cup in 2003, plus a host of elite first-grade winners in the 1990s and 2000s. A former lawyer, Mr Lennon was arrested with more than 10 grams of methamphetamine in his bag but avoided a conviction in 2024 on the possession charge, being placed on a good behaviour bond.
Canberra Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
New Ford passenger cars on the way: could Fiesta and Focus return?
In Australia, the Ford Ranger ute has been at the top of the sales charts – knocking off the Toyota HiLux – for the past two years, with its Everest SUV spin-off accounting for around 90 per cent of the brand's total sales.
