Four children aged 10 to 14 packed fishing rods in a parent’s car, left a farewell note then drove more than 600 miles down the Australian east coast before they were stopped the next day. Police were not sure which child or children drove or why they left Rockhampton in Queensland state on Saturday. The children are suspected of failing to pay for petrol at petrol stations in two towns, Mr Williams said. Mr Williams said they will be charged, but did not list the alleged offences. Schools are closed in New South Wales for the mid-year holidays, while the school holiday ended in Queensland on Monday.

Source: Irish Examiner July 15, 2019 05:26 UTC