Crash On Highway
A man aged in his 20s was taken to hospital for observation after a crash at Sandy Ridges on Tuesday evening.
Murgon Mustangs Show Their Might
Murgon downed the Nanango Stags 26-24 in a thrilling, last-minute victory in the South Burnett Rugby League A Grade Grand Final played at Wondai Sportsground on Saturday afternoon.
Biker Hurt In Collision
A motorcycle rider was injured in a collision with a vehicle in Blackbutt on Sunday afternoon.
Rural Firie’s Condition Improves
The condition of a rural firefighter who suffered burns while fighting a large grassfire at Maidenwell last Thursday has improved.
Feast Of Fun At BaconFest
Kingaroy sizzled at the weekend … and it’s not just the temperature we’re talking about.
Man Charged After Dog Chase
A 25-year-old Cherbourg man faces nine charges after being arrested following a dramatic chase by a police dog.
Bike Stolen At Knifepoint
Police are investigating an armed robbery in Goomeri on Thursday night.
‘Post And Boast’ Laws Tightened
Criminals boasting about their offences on social media face stiffer penalties with the expansion of State Government’s Post and Boast laws.
Obituary: Mick Purser 1923-2024
Murgon’s oldest World War II veteran – and well-known local businessman – Alf “Mick” Purser has died.
Gun Ban For ‘High-Risk’ People
State Parliament has passed new laws restricting high-risk individuals from accessing firearms.
Rural Firies Injured In Blaze
Two rural firefighters have suffered burns while fighting a grassfire near Maidenwell on Thursday afternoon.
Ram Raid Link To Carjacking
A ram raid at the IGA Supermarket in Wondai on Monday night has been linked by police to a carjacking earlier in the day at Wilsonton in Toowoomba.
Burn-Offs Damage Power Poles
Ergon Energy network crews had to replace two fire-damaged poles recently after separate hazard reduction burns in the Wide Bay-Burnett region.
Huge Surge In Whooping Cough
Queensland Health has warned that the State is experiencing a surge in whooping cough cases, posing a risk to the community and, in particular, young children.
More Calls For Hospital Security
Staff members and local MP Deb Frecklington have called for around-the-clock security at Kingaroy Hospital in the wake of the police shooting on August 9.
Snake Bite Charge Dropped
A charge against a Murgon father – who had been facing a Supreme Court trial over the snake-bite death of his son – has been dropped.
Thieves Target Wondai, Murgon
Police have repeated calls for South Burnett residents to lock up after a string of break-ins and thefts in the Wondai and Murgon areas over the past two weeks.
Vehicle Flips At Taromeo
A driver escaped serious injuries in a rollover on Franks Road at Taromeo on Thursday morning.
Youth Charged Over Carjacking
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with 10 offences following an alleged carjacking in Toowoomba on Monday afternoon.
Amazing Mustangs Into Grand Final
An amazing final six minutes by the Murgon Mustangs have knocked Minor Premiers Cherbourg out of the 2024 South Burnett Rugby League competition.
