The mother of little Mason Lee who was jailed for manslaughter and child cruelty over his tragic death could be eligible for parole next month, but lawyers in a Brisbane court are today arguing for her and the boy’s step-father to spend more time behind bars.
State appeals ‘unjust’ sentence for Mason’s killer
The mother of little Mason Lee who was jailed for manslaughter and child cruelty over his tragic death could be eligible for parole next month, but lawyers in a Brisbane court are today argu...
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Surprise new laws to keep children out of jail
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Trainer cops lengthy ban over cocaine horses
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Beattie puts second Brisbane NRL side on the cards
ARL Commission chairman Peter Beattie has his eye on introducing a second Brisbane team to the NRL for the new TV rights deal in 2023.
