Coverty Fire Burning Safely
A fire that has been burning in the Okeden-Coverty area since Sunday flared up again over Thursday night.
Watch Out For Fires
South Burnett residents have been urged to stay alert with a high fire danger continuing in the region until the weekend.
Kingaroy Salutes Emergency Services
A happy bunch of Kingaroy State School students had the opportunity to get up close and personal with firefighters, ambulance paramedics, police officers and SES volunteers when the Law Enforcement Torch Run hit Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Large Fire At Coverty
Firefighters were called at midday on Sunday to a large fire burning in the Coverty area.
Crime Rate Up 9pc
Statistics released by Queensland Police show that crime in the Darling Downs District has risen 9 per cent over the past 12 months
Solemn Liturgy Honours Police
South Burnett residents joined local police officers in Murgon on Thursday to pay tribute to the 143 Queensland police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1861.
Feedlot Operator Facing Legal Action
The operator of a feedlot at Goomeri is facing legal action for allegedly underpaying six backpackers from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Bright Flash Seen In South Burnett
Police have fielded calls from the public about a bright flash in the sky which occurred about 8:30pm on Monday.
Man Charged Over Church Break-In
A 44-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged after a break-in at the Church Of Christ in Haly Street, Kingaroy.
Two Injured In Rollover
A woman and two children were taken to Murgon Hospital for assessment after a single-vehicle rollover on Glencoe Road at Coverty on Monday afternoon.
Trio Charged Over
Mt Wooroolin Damage
Three teenagers will face charges over recent damage at the Mt Wooroolin picnic area
Man Hurt In Bike Fall
A man aged in his 40s was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after a motorbike accident at Cherbourg on Sunday.
Driver Blew 0.282: Police
A 51-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with a high-range drink-driving offence after an incident in Fisher Street, Kingaroy, on Wednesday afternoon.
Biker Clocked At 223km/h
Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage shot on Kingaroy-Cooyar Road on Tuesday afternoon to come forward in a bid to track down a motorcycle spotted travelling at more than 220km/h near Taabinga Village
O’Brien To Head Black Spot Panel
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has been appointed chairman of the Queensland Black Spot Consultative Panel.
Driver ‘Five Times Limit’
A 51-year-old man was more than five times over the legal blood alcohol limit when breathtested at the weekend, police will allege.
Hoons Rip Up Park
Kingaroy police are disgusted by vandalism which occurred at the Mt Wooroolin Lookout at some time over the weekend.
Man Charged After Drugs Raid
A man has been charged with multiple drug offences after police searched a rural property at Booie on Friday afternoon.
Police Have A Blast In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Clay Target Club played host at the weekend to 140 shooters – many police or former police – taking part in the Australasian Police and Services Championships.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A 33-year-old woman was taken to Kingaroy Hospital with an arm injury after a collision at the corner of Doonkuna and Moonya streets in Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon.
