Fire At Yarraman Hotel-Motel
Two people were treated for minor smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire at the Yarraman Hotel-Motel in Margaret Street this afternoon.
Reward Offered For Camera
A reward is being offered for the safe return of a camera that went missing at Kingaroy Airport on Saturday afternoon.
Missing Man Located
An 85-year-old man missing in the Durong area since Sunday has been located safe and well.
A Life In Policing
Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson was the guest speaker at the recent Kingaroy State High School awards night. We thought our readers may be interested in reading more about his career …
Ergon Saves Future Poles From Blaze
A sustainable forestry plantation near Toowoomba, designed to become a future source of power poles for Ergon Energy, narrowly escaped disaster when bushfires ripped through the region this week.
Anger Over Facebook Image
What do you have to do to get an offensive, bullying image taken off Facebook?
Firies Save Farm Buildings
Firefighters called to a blaze at Speedwell today protected eight farm buildings from flames.
Allies Creek Fire Burns 70,000ha
The large bushfire which has been burning in inaccessible land in the Allies Creek State Forest is moving towards pastoral and grassland south west of Mundubbera.
Rural Firies Meet With Review Panel
Volunteers from a number of South Burnett Rural Fire Service brigades attended a meeting in Maryborough last night as part of a special Ministerial review into the RFS.
Low Crime Rates In South Burnett
South Burnett residents live in one of the lowest crime areas in Queensland, an analysis of the annual Gympie Police District crime figures reveals.
Booubyjan Fire Still Burning
A fire which broke out yesterday morning at Booubyjan is still burning in inaccessible country but does not pose a risk to property.
Man Stole $50 From Workmate’s Purse
A man who stole $50 from the purse of a fellow worker at Kingaroy’s SupaIGA store has be sentenced to 80 hours community service and had a conviction recorded.
Crime Rises 6pc … But Not Here
Crime increased by an average of 6 per cent across Queensland last financial year, but fell by 1 per cent in the North Coast Region (which includes the South Burnett) according to the Queensland Police Service’s 2011-2012 Annual Statistical Review.
Police Launch Phone App
Queenslanders will be able to report minor incidents to police at the touch of a button with the new Policelink phone app launched this afternoon.
‘Positive Impact’ From Pilot Project
The Queensland Early Intervention Pilot Project – an alcohol awareness and early intervention program which operates in Cherbourg – will be marking its second anniversary this week.
Large Fire In Allies Creek State Forest
Bulldozers were called in this morning to put in breaks to control a fire burning in a State Forest near Wondai.
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.
