Car crash altered life of pro-cannabis Whitsunday candidate

PAUL Hilder’s life was forever changed when a serious car crash in 2013 left him with a crushed heel, chronic pain, exacerbated spinal disc degeneration and PTSD. Having previously tried recreational cannabis and desperate for relief from his pain, Mr Hilder once again turned to the drug. Now taking medically ... Read More

How police found 54kg of cannabis in car boot

ONE of two men found with 54kg of cannabis in their car after speeding through roadworks has pleaded guilty. Canley Heights man Trong Sang Le, 24, appeared by videolink from Kempsey Correctional Centre in Tweed Heads Local Court on Wednesday and entered a guilty plea. Both Le and co-accused 29-year-old ... Read More