Ute Runs Off Highway
A 58-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with a high-range drink driving offence after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Moore yesterday evening.
Firies Kept Busy
Fire crews have been kept busy again today around the South Burnett.
Police Arrest 26 On Warrants
Police have arrested 197 people across Queensland on 384 charges in an operation targeting outstanding warrants.
Large Fire East Of Crows Nest
A large bush fire is currently burning east of Crows Nest in and around Crows Nest National Park, south east of Three Mile Road and north of Perseverance Dam Rd.
Fire Crews Contain Cooyar Blaze
Seven fire crews are today monitoring a blaze burning in inaccessible country off East Cooyar Road near Cooyar.
Firies Stop Flames From Reaching Wheat Crop
Smoke around the Kingaroy area on Saturday was caused by a fire burning out of control for several hours on a farm on Couchmans Road.
Fire Burns Close To Homes
Hot temperatures and windy conditions have helped fan several grass fires around the South Burnett
Murgon Watchers Earn Gold Badges
The Murgon Neighbourhood Watch group had reason to celebrate recently with the presentation of two Neighbourhood Watch gold lapel award badges.
Police: Secure Your Saddles
Queensland Police issued a reminder to all campdrafters today not to become complacent with the security of their valuable items, either at campdrafting venues or on their own property.
Emergency ‘Black Spots’ Put Residents At Risk
Large areas of the South Burnett could be at greater risk in an emergency because of mobile phone blackspots and weak radio transmissions.
Witness Storms Out Of Court
A witness stormed out of Kingaroy Magistrates Court today, momentarily disrupting the hearing of a murder charge against a 38-year-old Nanango man.
Dogs Ready For Take-Off
A select team of Queensland police dogs are ready to take to the air after some special training with the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter crew this morning.
Firies Review Team Sets Dates
The State Government will hold a series of meetings with Rural Fire Service volunteers across Queensland in coming weeks as part of a special Ministerial review.
Second Officer On The Way
The process to appoint a second police officer to Blackbutt has begun.
Grass Fire In Bunya Mountains
A grass fire which broke out at Dorman Gully Road in the Bunya Mountains this afternoon has destroyed a shed, according to Emergency Services.
Not Guilty Verdict
A man charged with two counts of rape of a 14-year-old girl has been found not guilty at a District Court trial in Kingaroy last week.
Caravan Overturns
No one was injured when a caravan overturned on the Wide Bay Highway this afternoon.
Toddler Flown For Treatment
The RACQ CareFlight rescue helicopter flew into Kingaroy Hospital this afternoon to airlift a 16-month-old girl suffering a serious airway infection.
Chopper Service To ‘Remain Independent’
The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter Service will remain independent if a proposed amalgamation with CareFlight NSW occurs, and funds raised in the area will stay in the area.
Grass Fire At Crawford
A firecrew from the Stuart River rural brigade were called to Zolner Road near Crawford on Saturday afternoon after a grass fire came close to a house.
