Flash Flooding Traps Motorists
Emergency services were called to reports of vehicles stranded in flash flooding on Friday night, prompting the South Burnett Regional Council to issue a “Watch and Act” warning.
Storms Rip Through Area … Again
Storms which swept through the South Burnett on Wednesday and Thursday nights have left residents in the dark and counting the cost of the latest bouts of wild weather.
Missing Man Spoke To Police
Missing man Jack McLennan visited Murgon Police Station on the afternoon of the day he disappeared, police revealed on Thursday.
Share Flood Damage Information
South Burnett Regional Council is helping to collate information in regards to the recent floods to help the community to access support.
Men’s Shed Raffle Results
The newly formed Wondai and District Men’s Shed would like to thank all the businesses which generously supported their recent multi-draw raffle.
Councillors To Fill Sandbags
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff and councillors will be working with SES volunteers this Saturday (January 11) to fill sandbags for residents.
CTC Unveils $3.96m Development
South Burnett CTC has announced plans for a $3.968 million redevelopment of its facilities at the Kingaroy Youth Park in Somerset Street.
Residents To Hold Crime Meeting
The Wondai Business and Development Association has invited its members to attend a crime prevention meeting to be held in Wondai on January 18.
‘Overwhelming Support’ For Nuclear
Nationals Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud believes only “a small minority” of people in regional areas oppose the introduction of nuclear energy.
Mobile Phone ‘Not Jack’s’
Social media posts which suggested a possible breakthrough in the search for missing man Jack McLennan have been refuted by police.
$15.45m For Youth Crime Taskforce
The State Government announced $15.452 million funding on Monday to secure the future of the Youth Crime Taskforce, a key part of Queensland Police’s crackdown on youth crime.
Man Trampled By Horse
A man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being trampled by a horse on a private property in the South Burnett on Sunday morning.
Two More Teenagers Charged
Two more teenagers have been charged in relation to property offences in the South Burnett between December 31 and January 1.
Four Teenagers Charged
Four teenage boys have been arrested in connection with offences in Kingaroy, Murgon and Cherbourg.
Missing Woman’s Body Found
The body of a 53-year-old woman reported missing from Emu Creek was found on Wednesday after an extensive search.
Cars Torched In Kingaroy CBD
Police are investigating after two vehicles – believed to be stolen – were torched during the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Disaster Group Activated
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met on Tuesday at 9:00am following its activation on Monday night.
Man Charged With Child Rape
A man has been charged over alleged sexual offences against a child.
Flood Chaos Hits Kingaroy
Emergency services scrambled to help people stranded in floodwaters after a dangerous storm pelted Kingaroy and surrounding areas on Monday night.
Boy Injured In Fall
A young boy suffered serious injuries in a fall at Wattle Camp on Sunday evening.
