Pothole Blamed For Bike Crash
A 64-year-old man was lucky to escape major injuries this morning when he crashed his motorbike on the Kumbia-Brooklands Road.
Two Remanded On Drug Lab Charges
Two men charged over the alleged discovery of a illegal drug lab in Kingaroy have been remanded to re-appear in court in August 16.
Man Jailed For Entering Cherbourg
A man on remand on rape charges pleaded guilty in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today to breaching his bail conditions after he returned to Cherbourg on two occasions despite being ordered not to enter the town.
Woman Knocked Over By Truck
A 65-year-old woman was taken to Murgon Hospital as a precautionary measure this morning after she was knocked over by a vehicle reversing at low speed in Lamb Street, Murgon.
25 Cattle Die In Crash
Twenty-five head of cattle either were killed or had to be put down after a cattle truck rolled near Lower Wonga yesterday afternoon.
Crown Drops Arson Charges
Two Cherbourg men who were held in custody for seven months have been released after the Crown dropped charges against them.
$180,000 Grants To Beat Crime
Applications to the Suncorp Insurance and the Queensland Police Service “Safer Queensland Community” grants program are now open.
Crash Blocks New England Highway
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash on the New England Highway, one kilometre south of Hampton.
Court-Ordered Workers Need Jobs
The State Government is asking not-for-profit groups in the South Burnett to put up their hands to provide community service projects for offenders.
Man Jailed Then Released
A 34-year-old Aldershot man charged with two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm was sentenced to 145 days’ jail when he appeared in Murgon Magistrates’ Court today.
Watch Out For Stolen Notes
Toowoomba CIB is asking the public to contact police immediately if they start receiving old Australian paper money.
House Gutted By Morning Blaze
A highset house on Hamilton Road in South East Nanango was completely gutted by fire this morning.
Crash Blocks Blackbutt Range
A single vehicle roll-over on the D’Aguilar Highway blocked the Blackbutt Range for several hours this morning.
Bike Rider Injured In Accident
A motorcycle rider has been airlifted to hospital after an accident on Manar Road at Boondooma yesterday morning.
Driver Crashes Into Parked Truck
A 77-year-old Kilkivan man suffered severe head and chest injuries after his 4WD crashed into a semi-trailer on the Wide Bay Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
Accident Blocks Burnett Highway
Police have advised that the Burnett Highway is currently (1:45pm) closed in both directions 30km north of Monto.
Emergency Landing Sparks Call
For Night Vision Equipment
Last night’s emergency landing of a rescue helicopter at Cooroy has demonstrated the critical need for night vision equipment aboard these aircraft, and has led for a call for them to be included in all emergency rescue aircraft.
Police Warn Of Fake ATO Email Scam
Police are warning the public regarding a fraudulent email purporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office offering recipients a tax refund of $210.75.
Hangovers End Up In Court
Two Burrandowan racegoers appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today after they fell foul of the law when they believed they were sober after having a night’s sleep at the bushtrack and enjoying breakfast.
Pair Remanded In Custody
Two men charged over shop hold-ups at Bribie Island and Nanango appeared in Murgon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday afternoon.
