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Police suspect children deliberately lit two CQ fires

Fire crews were called to two fires within an hour of each other.

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15th July 2020 6:07 AM

Alarming number of teens charged over fires

Extraordinary new figures have revealed the huge number of children charged with arson over the past two years.

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19th Nov. 2019 7:11 AM

More than 130 children have been charged with endangering property by lighting fires in Queensland in the past two years. Picture Lachie Millard

Investigators reveal latest Peregian fire ‘deliberately lit’

Authorities have ruled out natural causes as the blame for last week’s Peregian Beach bushfire and are investigating if it...

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01st Nov. 2019 6:11 AM

The devastating blaze last week forced about 100 homes to be evacuated for the second time in six weeks. Now, investigators say they’ve ruled out natural causes. Photo: Lachie Millard

Accused faces court for fire at Soldiers Memorial Hall

A YOUNG Ipswich woman will go before the District Court on Friday to face Crown charges alleging that she deliberately lit...

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13th Dec. 2018 7:12 AM

New Ipswich District Court Judge: After nine years in the role, Ipswich District Court Judge Greg Koppenol will move to Brisbane Court.He will be replaced by Judge Dennis Lynch QC. In court on Tuesday, Judge Koppenol was recognised for his "brisk and vigorous approach" to the role.

Crime expert gets inside the mind of a fire bug

AS BUSHFIRES rage throughout the state, a shocking number of blazes are believed to have been deliberately lit.

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23rd Aug. 2018 11:08 AM

WHY? Fire bugs may deliberately light fires as part of revenge or retribution, in response to a perceived grievance, as an emotional expression, or a cry for help, forensic criminologist Dr Claire Ferguson said.