Large Fire At Nanango
UPDATE 3:45pm: The fire has been extinguished and there no longer is smoke affecting the area.
‘Horrific’ Time On Local Roads
The last few days have been a “horrific” time on South Burnett roads, say local police.
Nanango Man Dies In Head-On Crash
A 32-year-old Nanango man was killed on Sunday when his sedan and a livestock semi-trailer collided
Two Hurt In Motorbike Crash
A 47-year-old Ipswich woman has been flown to hospital after a motorbike crash on Saturday morning
Police Tickets Will Reward Drivers
Drivers who get pulled over by Nanango police for a random breath test will get a ticket
Large Fire At Fernvale
A large, fast-moving fire is burning three to four kilometres east of Fernvale.
Police Blitz Targets Drivers
Police from Cooyar, Yarraman and Blackbutt joined with colleagues from Crows Nest to conduct a blitz on local roads on Thursday.
Offal Mess In Nanango
A truck driver was left with a messy and smelly problem after a spill at the intersection of Appin and Henry streets, Nanango, on Wednesday afternoon.
Severe Fire Danger Warning
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Wide Bay and Burnett residents that a severe fire danger is forecast for Thursday (November 24).
Prepare For A Long, Hot Summer
Is the South Burnett ready for another long, hot bushfire season? It looks to have started already … the fire danger rating for the rest of this week is either “high” or “very high”, and there’s no reason to think it’s going to ease anytime soon.
Wanted Man Arrested
A 21-year-old Kingaroy man, wanted for failing to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court in October, was arrested in Kingaroy on Sunday afternoon.
Elderly Man Hurt On Quad Bike
An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital after a quad bike accident at Ballogie on Sunday
Big Effort To Fight Forestry Fire
There are now 20 fire crews working to contain the large bushfire burning in the forestry area between Cherbourg and Wondai
‘Drunk’ Learner Hits Road Sign
A 16-year-old L-plate driver came to grief at the roadworks in Alford Street, Kingaroy, on Saturday night.
Wooden Home Destroyed By Fire
An old-style timber home in the Haly Creek / Goodger area was destroyed by fire on Sunday evening.
Fire In Wondai Forestry
Multiple fire crews have been called to a vegetation fire burning in the Wondai State Forest.
Fire In Substation
A fire that broke out at an Ergon Energy substation in Kilkivan on Thursday afternoon is still burning, but has not affected the electricity supply to nearby residents.
Failed Search ‘Finds Drugs’
Police searched a house in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Saturday night looking for a person wanted on an arrest warrant.
Fires Flare Up
Fire crews were called back to two grass fires which flared up on Thursday morning.
Dangerous Fire Conditions Ahead
The Rural Fire Service is warning South and North Burnett residents to stay “ready and alert” with dangerous fire conditions predicted over the next few days.
