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Calls for drink-driver Queensland mayor to quit after meeting crash victims’ families

Redland mayor Karen Williams apologises after admitting she consumed ‘several glasses of wine’ before crash

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022

Redland City Mayor Karen Williams 'deeply sorry' for driving after drinking

Karen Williams, who has served as Redland City Mayor for 10 years, says she cannot remember how many drinks she had before getting behind the wheel on Thursday evening.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022

Redlands Mayor Karen Williams crashes car 'after drinking several glasses of wine'

The Mayor of Redlands City Council, Karen Williams, admits to driving after drinking "several glasses of wine" on Thursday night. The ABC understands Ms Williams was taken to hospital with minor injuries after her car crashed that night.

ABC News · Jun 24, 2022

Katherine Leadbetter and Matthew Field's families say six-year jail term for driver is 'grossly inadequate'

Katherine Leadbetter and Matthew Field were struck by vehicle being driven by a drug- and alcohol-affected teenager on Australia Day last year. Ms Leadbetter was 24-weeks pregnant at the time.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

Qld teen sentenced for pedestrian deaths

A teenager will be in custody for six years over the deaths of Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter, who were struck by a stolen car while walking their dogs.

AAP · Jun 8, 2022

Teen jailed for killing pregnant Katherine Leadbetter and partner Matthew Field in Alexandra Hills hit-and-run

A teenage boy who ran a red light in a stolen 4WD and killed Katherine Leadbetter, Matthew Field and their unborn baby in a hit-and-run on Australia Day last year will serve six years in jail for the "particularly heinous" crime.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

The Loop: RBA raises rates again, AFP to target Italian mafia figures, two NRL coaches axed in one day

Stay in The Loop with this quick wrap of today's headlines.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

Family of pregnant couple killed in hit-and-run break down in court giving victim impact statements

The family of Katherine Leadbetter and Matthew Field, who were killed in a hit-and-run last year, give emotional victim impact statements after it was revealed the teenage boy responsible has already pleaded guilty to downgraded charges.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

Qld family grieve fatal Aust Day 'dog act'

Family of a couple who died while walking on Australia Day last year have spoken of their devastating loss as a teenager is being sentenced over the killing.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022