Fire Permits Suspended
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has advised that due to heightened fire conditions over the coming days, all Permits to Light Fires have been suspended in South Burnett, North Burnett and Gympie council areas.
Chopper Called In To Fight Flames
Houses came under threat on the outskirts of Kingaroy on Friday afternoon from a fast-moving bushfire which broke out about 2:25pm near Curtis and Schellbachs roads.
Community Fun Day This Saturday!
The South Burnett’s huge annual fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation promises heaps of fun for all the family this weekend!
Smallest Spark Can Start Biggest Fire
Firefighters are reminding South Burnett residents that in the current conditions just one spark from power tools or machinery could be enough to start a massive blaze.
Pedestrian ‘Ran In Front Of Car’
A string of traffic crashes has kept Kingaroy Police busy over the past few days.
Man Charged Over Quad Bike
A 46-year-old Nanango man has been charged in relation to a quad bike allegedly stolen from a property on East Nanango Grindstone Road at Glan Devon on August 6.
Long Bushfire Season Ahead
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford has warned that Queensland is in for a long bushfire season, following 230 fires recorded at the weekend.
Armed Robbers Target Ryke Fuel
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of Ryke Fuel in Kingaroy on Sunday night have released video and images of two people who may be able to help with their inquiries.
Firefighters Protect Gordonbrook Homes
A fire which broke out on a property adjacent to the Memerambi-Gordonbrook Road on Sunday evening was whipped up by north-easterly winds, pushing it quickly towards homes on Cooleys Road at Gordonbrook.
Rider Killed in Crash
A man has died in a collision between a motorbike and a car on the Burnett Highway near Tansey on Sunday morning.
Large Fire At Okeden
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has issued an Advice alert in relation to a bushfire burning near Parishs Road at Okeden, just north of Proston.
Youths Arrested Over Car Thefts
Three youths have been arrested in relation to recent car thefts and break-ins in Kingaroy
Car Workshop For Women
Kingaroy Police will be presenting their first “Under the Bonnet – Safer Driving for Women” workshop on Wednesday, September 9.
New Faces At Murgon Station
There are four new police constables on the beat in the Murgon area.
Pedestrian Hit In Car Park
A 70-year-old woman from Nundah suffered a hip injury when she was accidentally struck by a reversing vehicle in the car park behind Kingaroy SupaIGA on Wednesday morning.
Fire Brigade Called To Shop
Firefighters were called on Thursday morning after smoke was spotted coming out of the front of a former shop in Toomey Street, Yarraman.
Cash Stolen During Break-In
Kingaroy Police are investigating a break-and-enter at a business on the Bunya Highway
Laser Stolen From Council Site
Nanango Police are hunting a thief who stole a laser from a South Burnett Regional Council worksite on Memerambi-Barkers Creek Road.
Police Share Music In Towns
The Queensland Police Pipes and Drums band dropped into Murgon and Cherbourg last week to provide some unexpected entertainment for young and old alike.
Firies Monitoring Inverlaw Blaze
Fire crews are monitoring a large grass fire which broke out at Inverlaw on Sunday afternoon
