‘Doing’ Time At Kingaroy Court
Hopes that Kingaroy may get a new or renovated courthouse following the recent visit of Attorney-General Jarrod Blejie seem distant, but the good news is the courthouse clock is going to be repaired.
Volunteers Help Other Volunteers
Volunteers helping volunteers … isn’t this the country way? Last evening at the Kumbia Rural Watch meeting a special event occurred.
Three Injured In Crash
The RACQ CareFlight helicopter landed on the New England Highway this morning to allow paramedics to treat three people injured in a head-on smash – involving three vehicles – which occurred between Crows Nest and Cooyar.
Policeman Receives Bravery Award
Kilkivan police officer Senior Constable Daven Richards received his Queensland bravery award from the State Governor today, officially recognising his courage during the 2011 floods.
Donations Help SES
Kingaroy SES members have again felt the support and generosity of Kingaroy businesses.
Vandals Target High School
Graffiti vandals struck at Kingaroy State High School at the weekend, the second major graffiti incident at the school in just over two months.
Youth Faces 35 Charges
A 19-year-old youth had his bail revoked when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court this afternoon on five fresh charges.
It’s Not Just About Fighting Fires
The Rural Fire Service is looking for volunteers who want to play an important role in the community, and it’s not just firefighters they’re after.
Arrow Fired At Car
A Kingaroy man had a rude shock when he saw his car on Sunday morning … a metal-tipped arrow was lodged deep into the bodywork.
Court Refuses Bail
A man charged with common assault and unlicensed driving was refused bail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Cattle Killed In Rollover
A truck driver escaped injury but more than a dozen cattle died after a double-decker stock truck rolled on the D’Aguilar Highway in Yarraman about 4:00am today.
‘Cowardly’ Assault On Woman At Pub
A man convicted of a “cowardly” assault on a woman at a Goomeri hotel on April 1 was sentenced to three months’ jail when he appeared in Murgon Magistrates Court today.
Juvenile History Catches
Up With Rock Thrower
An extensive juvenile criminal history caught up with a 17-year-old Murgon man when he appeared in Murgon Magistrates Court today.
$1026 Fine For Highway Speeder
A 42-year-old Bundaberg man, pulled over by Kingaroy police on the Bunya Highway at Tingoora, will pay a hefty fine for maintaining a “highway” speed through the town.
Elderly Man Hurt In Horse Fall
An elderly man, injured in a riding accident west of Boondooma, was airlifted to hospital this morning by the RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter.
Alert For Missing Child
Police are urgently searching for a two-year-old girl who was taken from a residence on Sancroft Street at Willowbank last night.
Woman, 20, Hurt In Fall
The RACQ CareFlight helicopter was called to Kingaroy Hospital last night to airlift a patient to Toowoomba Hospital.
Wondai’s Beloved Emu Dies
Wondai’s beloved emu was run over and killed sometime between 5:00am and 6:00am on Sunday
Woman Injured In Horse Fall
An woman in her 60s has been airlifted from a property at Teelah, south-east of Nanango, after falling from a horse.
Don’t Forget To Thank A Volunteer
The Kingaroy State Emergency Service will join thousands of organisations around the nation to mark the 25th anniversary of National Volunteer Week in Australia (May 12–18).
