Police

Vandal Targets House

Vandal Targets House

Kingaroy police are seeking information on a vandal who targeted a house in Tuite Street in the early hours of today.

Hivesville Fire Under Control

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 .

Fire Ban From Midnight

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

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.

Drivers Escape Serious Injury

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

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.

Seventh Snake Bite Victim

Seventh Snake Bite Victim

A South Burnett woman aged in her 40s is the seventh snake-bite patient to be airlifted by RACQ CareFlight Rescue in just nine weeks.

Water Bombers Called To Tingoora Fire

Water Bombers Called To Tingoora Fire

Seven urban and rural fire crews and two water bombers were called to a large bushfire burning between Olsens Road and the Wondai-Chinchilla Road west of Tingoora this afternoon.

Fire Crews Save Homes

Fire Crews Save Homes

Multiple fire crews were scrambled on Wednesday morning to protect homes at Ellesmere after a large grass fire broke out in Gannon Drive about 10:30am.

Cannabis Seized By Police

Cannabis Seized By Police

Two Kingaroy residents have been charged with possessing a large quantity of cannabis after a car was pulled over in Douglas Street, Yarraman, on Sunday night.

Police Update Mobile App

Police Update Mobile App

Queensland Police have upgraded their popular Policelink smartphone app with changes designed to make it easier for people to report non-urgent matters.

Car Thieves Chased By Angry Owner

Car Thieves Chased By Angry Owner

A Kingaroy resident who heard his parked car start up and drive away chased the thieves in another vehicle, Kingaroy Magistrates Court heard today.