Fire Blackens Murgon Airstrip
A large grass fire which broke out about 1:15pm in windy conditions on the outskirts of Murgon has blackened most of the Angelfield airstrip but fire crews have protected buildings in the area.
Police Aim To Dispel Bike Fears
Concerns by local recreational motorbike riders that they could be swept up in the State Government’s crackdown on criminal motorcycle gangs has prompted a visit to the South Burnett by a senior police official.
Man Admits Armed Robbery Attempt
A man charged with the attempted armed robbery of the Kingaroy McDonald’s restaurant in December has been committed to the District Court for sentence.
Thief Steals Little Jorja’s Garden
Forget about green thumbs. It seems a would-be gardening enthusiast may have light fingers
Teenage Girls Charged
Over Graffiti Vandalism
Two teenage girls have been charged after graffiti was spraypainted at KSHS at the weekend.
Man Charged With Supplying Drugs
A 31-year-old Nanango man will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with supplying a dangerous drug and possessing a dangerous drug after a police operation on Tuesday.
One Punch Leads To Prison
A 20-year-old Nanango man was today sentenced to 18 months jail for an assault which left a man with a jaw so badly broken that a titanium plate and screws had to be inserted by surgeons.
Man Jailed For Bashing De Facto
A sentencing hearing for a 37-year-old man in the District Court in Kingaroy today dredged up memories of a tragic moment in Murgon’s recent history.
Businesses Dig Deep To Help
Friends of the family left homeless by a house fire at Ellesmere on February 22 have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the local community.
Facebook Blamed For Crash
A 22-year-old Murgon driver who ran off the road and crashed on Saturday afternoon near Memerambi was allegedly checking her Facebook status when she lost control of her car.
Driver Injured In Highway Crash
A 32-year-old man has suffered serious injuries in a single vehicle road crash on the Wide Bay Highway near Goomeri this morning.
MX Rider Injured
The Sunshine Coast-based RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter landed at Cooyar today to treat a motocross rider with a serious leg injury.
Two Children ‘Near Shooting’
Two young children were nearby when a man was struck by shotgun pellets at a Nanango home on Tuesday evening, police say.
Car Ends Up In Ditch
A Nanango man aged in his 20s has been transported to Kingaroy Hospital for observation after a single vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway near Kingaroy this morning.
Man Charged Over Wounding
Police have charged a man following an incident at Nanango last night.
Police Enforcing Party Crackdown
Organisers of parties and events have been put on notice that police are enforcing “Out-of-Control Event” legislation recently passed in State Parliament.
CCTVs To Stop Vandalism
The South Burnett Regional Council will soon install closed circuit video cameras in 10 of the region’s public parks in a bid to combat vandalism.
Charges Adjourned
A manslaughter charge laid following the death of Kingaroy resident Shaun Miles in May last year was mentioned briefly again yesterday in Brisbane Magistrates Court.
See Red And Say Thank You
Queenslanders are being encouraged to show their support for urban, auxiliary and rural firefighters on National Red Balloon Day on Friday.
Drug Unit To Test Drivers
Plan to have fun but plan not to drink and drive … this is the message from Kingaroy Police ahead of the South Burnett Wine and Food in the Park Festival on Saturday week.
