Publican’s Son Jailed For Selling Drugs
A publican’s son who turned to drug dealing after he fell out with his father was sentenced to 18 months’ jail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court last week.
$400 Fine After Fingerprints
Found On Drugs Glassware
A parolee charged after police allegedly located an illegal drug lab in Kingaroy in January was fined $400 when he re-appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court court last Thursday (August 16).
Keep An Eye Out For Snakes
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection is warning people to look out for snakes as warmer weather is making the reptiles more active.
‘Operation Barracuda’ On D’Aguilar Hwy
Police detected more than 50 traffic offences during “Operation Barracuda” on the D’Aguilar Highway on Friday night.
Thieves Target Motorists At Home
Queensland drivers are finding their car’s security is most at risk while parked at home, according to RACQ Insurance.
Two Woman Die in Booubyjan Crash
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that killed two women this afternoon at Booubyjan.
Stay Away From ‘Boofheads’: Magistrate
A woman charged under two names with a string of offences had “run off the rails” after her father was murdered, Kingaroy Magistrates Court was told yesterday.
Joyride Ends 15 Years Later
A joyride in a stolen car 15 years ago – when he was just 15 years old – has finally caught up with a local man.
SES Volunteers Train With GPS
SES volunteers from across the South Burnett gathered in Nanango last night for a combined training exercise to improve their skills in the use of GPS equipment.
Man Charged With Torture
A man charged with torture after allegedly tossing petrol on his de facto wife, and then walking towards her while flicking a cigarette lighter, was refused bail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates’ Court this morning.
Teenage Girl Charged With Assault
Police have charged a 16-year-old girl after an incident at Cherbourg last night that left a woman with facial injuries.
Crash Blocks D’Aguilar Highway
A 52-year-old man riding a motorcycle was seriously injured in a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway earlier today.
Criminals To Pay Court Levy
Defendants found guilty of offences in the Supreme, District and Magistrates courts will soon have to pay an “offender levy”, regardless of whether a conviction is recorded.
PCYC Enjoys Friday Night Success
The South Burnett Police-Citizen Youth Club’s Friday Night Live project looks set to continue into the future following the success of the initial six-month trial.
AGL Chopper To Link Up With NSW Service
A proposed collaboration between the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter and CareFlight NSW has the potential to improve patient outcomes, increase safety and training for crews, and enhance the delivery of regionally-based helicopter services, according to a spokesman for the Queensland-based service.
Have You Seen These Horses?
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating nine quarter horses stolen from a property near Mitchell.
15 People Reported Missing Every Day
“Take the time to let someone know” … this is the message from Queensland Police during this year’s Missing Persons Week.
Man Mugged At Wivenhoe Dam
Police are asking for public help after a man was mugged at the Branch Creek Recreational Area at Lake Wivenhoe last night.
Don’t Worry … It’s Just A Scam
Police are warning of the resurgence of scam texts and emails that have recently re-emerged and are currently doing the rounds.
Have You Seen These Excavators?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate two excavators stolen from a construction site at Esk early this morning.
