ACORN Targets Cyber Crooks
Police are encouraging members of the public to report cybercrime using a new national policing system known as ACORN, the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network.
Teelah Fire Still Burning
QFES advised on Wednesday evening that fire crews are still at the scene of the Teelah fire but no homes are at risk and the ‘Advice” message has been cancelled
Teelah Fire Tests Firefighters
A large fire burning along a valley north of Blackbutt prompted a “watch and act” alert from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services this afternoon, meaning there was a real risk that property could be lost.
Grass Fire At Teelah
Ten fire crews are on the scene of a grass fire burning near Stretton Drive in Teelah, north of Blackbutt.
Police Warning On Plates
Kingaroy Police have reminded drivers that it is their responsibility to make sure their number plates are kept in good condition.
No Sign = 50 km/h
Kingaroy Police are reminding drivers that the default speed limit in built-up areas is 50km/h, unless signposted otherwise.
Woman Punched In Head
A 22-year-old Nanango woman is recovering after being punched in the head by an unknown assailant in Nanango on Saturday night.
Local Fire Ban Ends Tonight
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has advised that a local fire ban affecting the South Burnett will cease at midnight tonight (November 18).
Firies Warn: Danger Not Over Yet
The risk of bushfires across the region is likely to remain high despite an expected drop in temperatures later this week.
Vandal Targets House
Kingaroy police are seeking information on a vandal who targeted a house in Tuite Street in the early hours of today.
Kingaroy Woman Dies In Crash
A 69-year-old Kingaroy woman has been killed in a two-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Gilla about 4:00pm today.
D’Aguilar Highway
Closed At Caboolture
A three-vehicle crash closed the D’Aguilar Highway near Caboolture for more than five hours this afternoon.
Hivesville Fire Under Control
Water bombing flights from Kingaroy Airport and a huge effort from teams of firefighters on the ground have contained a large bushfire which at one stage this evening was threatening homes south of Hivesville .
Firefighters Back At Ellesmere
Multiple fire-fighting crews are back at the scene of a large grass fire at Boonara.
Fire Ban From Midnight
A local fire ban has been imposed on the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie, North Burnett and Toowoomba local government areas from midnight tonight (November 15) to midnight Tuesday night (N0vember 18).
Another Fire At Booie
Rural and urban fire crews and members of the Strike Team attended a fire burning at the rear of homes in Malar Crescent at Booie this morning.
Second Fire At Booie In 24 Hours
Eight rural fire crews contained a fire in Booie on Thursday – the second in less than 24 hours.
Danger Time For Bushfires
The Rural Fire Service is urging Queenslanders to be vigilant during heightened fire conditions
Drivers Escape Serious Injury
A 48-year-old Kingaroy woman was taken to hospital for observation after a Nissan X-Trail and a Toyota 4WD collided at the corner of Rogers Drive and the D’Aguilar Highway about 8:30pm last night.
Man Jailed For Vandalism
A 21-year-old Kingaroy man has been sentenced to seven months in jail for causing more than $2500 damage to the Kingaroy Redbacks clubhouse on Tuesday night.
