Boys Hurt In Rodeo Falls
A 12-year-old Cherbourg boy has been flown to hospital with abdominal and head injuries after a fall at the Kumbia Junior Rodeo this morning.
Internet Scam Tricks Local
Man Into Breaking The Law
A 49-year-old Kingaroy man has pleaded guilty to possessing tainted property after getting caught up in an internet scam which led to him sending electronic goods, jewellery and clothing – suspected of being either fraudulently obtained or stolen – to Cambodia.
Can You Help?
An urgent call has gone out for men’s clothing – sizes large or XL – and boys clothing to help a Yarraman family who lost all their possessions in a recent house fire.
Crackdown On Hoons
Queensland will have the toughest anti-hooning legislation in Australia with a new Bill passed in Cabinet, Police Minister Jack Dempsey announced today.
Two Hurt In Pile-Up
A serious crash involving two semi-trailers and two cars blocked the Brisbane Valley Highway near Fernvale for more than 10 hours last night.
Freak Storm Unroofs Houses
SES crews responded to calls for help this afternoon after a severe thunderstorm hit the Gayndah area about 1:00pm.
Man Charged Over Fatal Crash
Police have charged a 29-year-old man from Dingo following a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Booubyjan in August.
Crash Blocks Highway
Ipswich police have advised there is a serious traffic crash on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Fernvale.
MP To Head Rural Fire Service Review
Queensland Community Safety Minister Jack Dempsey has released the Terms of Reference for the review into the Rural Fire Service.
Search Stretches Chopper’s Budget
Last week’s aerial search for the missing Dragon bi-plane cost the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter about $200,000, CEO David Donaldson revealed today.
Man Injured In Highway Crash
A 25-year-old man has been taken to hospital with suspected internal injuries after a two-car collision on the Wide Bay Highway this morning.
Police Tips For Tradies
Kingaroy police are worried that tradesman and DIYers could be making it easy for criminals.
Man Charged Over Salon Robbery
A 42-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with armed robbery following an incident at a Bundaberg hair salon on Saturday morning.
Firies Kept Busy
Perfect fire weather – hot temperatures, windy conditions and low humidity – kept rural and urban brigades busy across the South Burnett today.
Fine Print On Cadet
Deal To Be Finalised Soon
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann confirmed today that he would be meeting with representatives of South Burnett CTC and the current Emergency Services cadet unit soon to work out how the unit can continue to function.
No Survivors From Crash
It has been confirmed there are no survivors from Monday’s crash of a Dragon bi-plane.
Police Release Names Of Missing
Sixteen aircraft scouring rugged bushland west of Imbil have failed to locate a biplane which went missing yesterday afternoon with six people on board.
Rider Slices Arm
The RACQ CareFlight helicopter based in Toowoomba evacuated an injured motorbike ride from the Manar Park facility north-west of Kingaroy on Saturday.
Police Pause To Remember
Police officers from across the South Burnett gathered at the Kumbia Anglican Church this afternoon to honour fallen colleagues on National Police Remembrance Day.
Woman Bailed On 87 Charges
A woman charged with 87 counts of fraud (gaining a benefit as an employee) has been remanded on bail by Kingaroy Magistrates Court.
