Three teens arrested, face burglary charges
BURGLARY and unlawful use of a motor vehicle are among allegations levelled at a group of teens charged in Bowen.
Bowen Police Officer-inCharge Craig Shepherd said uniform police and detectives charged three teenagers last
Wednesday. Their charges relate to alleged offences, including break-ins across Bowen, Ayr and Mackay.
Police will allege one of the offences occurred in Bowen last Tuesday when the accused intruder was reportedly seen in a unit by the resident.
A 16-year-old Ayr boy and 13-year-old Bowen boy are facing multiple charges including two counts of burglary, five counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and drug-related offences.
The 16-year-old boy also has been charged with possessing a knife in a public place.
A 14-year-old Mackay boy is facing two charges – one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and burglary.
Senior Sergeant Shepherd said the 14-year-old boy was held in custody overnight and appeared in court on October 8, when he was granted bail.
He is next due to appear at Bowen Childrens Court on
October 27. The 13-year-old boy was given bail and is also scheduled to appear in Bowen Children’s Court October 27.
The 16-year-old boy was also given bail, with the condition that he is not to be in Bowen, and is scheduled to appear at Ayr Childrens Court on October 27.
Thousands d pledged to upgrade sports park
A BOWEN sporting facility could be upgraded under an election pledge announced by the LNP.
Burdekin incumbent Dale Last announced the LNP had committed $150,000 to spend on upgrading the caretaker and clubhouse facilities at Ben Bolt Park if the party won the upcoming election.
Mr Last said the commitment recognised the contribution of volunteers to sport in Bowen and the importance of a stronger community spirit.
“Whether it’s junior sport on the weekend or games against rivals from other towns and cities, we want to support the Bowen teams,” Mr Last said.
“There are so many people that put such a huge effort into sport here and if we can make that task a little easier then everyone wins.
“Bowen has had more than its fair share of trying times with Cyclone Debbie and now the coronavirus pandemic but, through all of that, one thing that is very obvious is that this is a town with an amazing community spirit and it’s a spirit that should be supported.”
Mr Last said the funding would be used to upgrade the canteen area at the clubhouse and caretaker’s property.
“We know that, along with sponsorship, revenue from games is a key aspect of funding for local sport,” he said.
“If improving the clubhouse means locals and visitors stay a little longer and spend a little more, then that helps our local clubs from seniors right through to juniors.
“The LNP wants to see families making Bowen home and sport is something that can not only attract families but also keep them in town and that is a definite positive for businesses and the economy in general.”
Melissa Royal won the Bowen and Whitsunday Photography Group's challenge for the theme and Whitsunday Photography Group took this impressive photo of a feathered friend. 'serenity' with this picture taken at Peter Faust Dam. INSET: Julia Odd from the Bowen