Firies Say: Get Ready Now!
McEuen Rural Fire Brigade held its second annual Open Day on Saturday morning to raise bushfire awareness and, hopefully, sign up more local members.
Couple Charged With Drug Offences
A 48-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman will face a number of drug charges after their vehicle was stopped by police on the D’Aguilar Highway in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Man Charged Over Spate Of Thefts
Kingaroy police are hoping the mini-crimewave that hit the Kingaroy Heights area over the past fortnight may be over following the arrest of a man at the weekend.
Trail Rider Injured
A 50-year-old man has been flown to Brisbane after a trail bike accident in the Cherbourg Forestry area this afternoon.
Dirt Bike Rider Flown Out
The RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter flew to the Manar Park motocross park near Boondooma on Saturday evening to help a Brisbane man who was injured after coming off his dirt bike.
Peter’s An Everyday Hero
One of the South Burnett’s own “every day heroes” was a finalist in the QPCU awards
Nanango Man Jailed Over
Engagement Party Death
A Nanango man charged after a death at an engagement party in 2011 has been jailed
More Thefts Reported
Kingaroy’s recent spate of thefts – which began on the evening of Game 1 of the State of Origin – is continuing.
17 Charged With Drug Driving
Seventeen drivers were charged with drug driving during the week-long police crackdown in the South Burnett, dubbed “Operation Pattern”, which wound up on Wednesday.
Man Refused Bail
A man already serving an intensive correction order – and on a suspended sentence – was refused bail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today on fresh charges.
It’s Time To Get Ready
For The Bushfire Season
Firefighters are encouraging local residents to take time over the upcoming long weekend to prepare themselves and their homes ahead of bushfire season.
MP Says Lobbying Has Paid Off
Two years of lobbying has paid off with the announcement in the State Budget of a new police station and watchhouse for Kingaroy, plus major upgrades for Nanango police station.
Budget ‘Positives’ For South Burnett
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says there are definite positives in the State Budget for the South Burnett area – including a new $8.3 million police station for Kingaroy.
More Thefts From Cars
The recent spate of thefts from motor vehicles continued at the weekend with a number of vehicles being targeted in the Kingaroy Heights area.
Driver Hurt As Hay Falls
A 47-year-old man has been taken to Kingaroy Hospital with arm and shoulder injuries after a collision involving a hay truck at Ironpot this morning.
Two Out Of Three Ain’t Good …
Police pulled over three drivers in two hours on Thursday … and two tested positive to illegal drugs
Spate Of Thefts In Kingaroy
A mini crime wave hit Kingaroy streets on Wednesday night and Thursday morning with thefts from homes, cars and garages in various parts of town.
Youth Jailed Again … This Time
For Spitting On A Police Officer
A 17-year-old youth who was sentenced to jail in Murgon Court on Wednesday, was back in Kingaroy Court today after he spat on a police officer on his way back to the cells.
Motorbike Rider Hurt in Crash
A 61-year-old motorcyclist was injured in an incident on Parker Road at Ellesmere on Tuesday afternoon.
Vandals Target Girl Guides Hut
Continuing attacks by vandals at the Kingaroy Girl Guides Hut have left the troop looking to raise $4000 to complete repairs – or get help from local businesses and tradespeople.
