Search Ends In Tragedy
UPDATE: Sadly, the missing man has been located deceased. A police spokesperson said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Elderly Man Injured In Storm
An elderly man suffered a head injury during the wild storm which whipped Kingaroy and surrounding areas on Monday evening.
Burning Car ‘Not Stolen’
Police have confirmed a vehicle which erupted into fire on a Kingaroy driveway on Saturday night was not stolen.
‘Flying Squad’ To Target Crime
The State Government launched a new rapid response police squad at the weekend to “swoop” on crime hotspots across Queensland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man Killed In Crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at the top of the Cooyar Range on Monday afternoon.
Back-To-Back Rescues At Merlwood
Emergency crews were called to back-to-back swiftwater rescues after two vehicles became stranded in floodwaters at Merlwood on Wednesday night.
Police Lift Visibility In Wondai
A Mobile Police Beat van will be visiting Wondai on Thursday and Friday this week to reassure residents following a recent spate of break-ins and car thefts in the town.
