Councils Brief MPs On Crime
Police Minister Dan Purdie says more specialist detectives from the State Flying Squad will be coming to the South Burnett next week to help tackle a recent spike of crime in the area.
Man Robbed, Vehicles Stolen
Police are searching for two people after a man riding a mobility scooter was threatened and robbed in Murgon on Tuesday morning.
Durong Man Charged
Police have charged a man with drug offences following a search of a Durong property on November 21.
Two Suffer Minor Injuries
Two people suffered minor injuries when a car and a mini-bus collided in Drayton Street, Nanango, on Monday afternoon.
Highway Crash At Cooyar
A man aged in his 50s was lucky to escape injury in a single-vehicle crash at Cooyar on Saturday evening.
Suspicious Fire Destroys Home
Police are investigating a fire which destroyed a house in a rural residential area north of Blackbutt late on Friday night.
Residents Want Action On Crime
A recent spike in juvenile crime in Murgon and Cherbourg prompted the South Burnett Regional Council to call a public meeting on Thursday night to allow residents to air their grievances, and suggest solutions to the problem.
Police Raid Durong Property
Murgon detectives have charged a man with drug offences following the search of a property at Durong last Friday (November 21).
Pedestrian Hit By Stolen Vehicle
A pedestrian suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a stolen vehicle in Cherbourg on Saturday.
Three Bikers Injured
Three people were injured in two unrelated motorcycle crashes at the weekend.
Public Meeting To Discuss Crime
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public meeting in Murgon next week in the wake of the recent spike in crime.
Boy, 14, Charged With Robbery
Police have charged a 14-year-old boy in relation to an alleged robbery with violence in Murgon on Sunday.
Two Injured As Tree Strikes Car
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a falling tree struck their vehicle on Saturday afternoon.
Five Vehicles Stolen, Seven Arrested
Seven people have been arrested after a surge in juvenile crime in Murgon this week which included five vehicles being stolen in the early hours of Wednesday.
Man Killed In Crash
A man aged in his 30s died in a collision involving two cars and a truck on the Brisbane Valley Highway south of Fernvale on Wednesday afternoon.
Stolen SUV Set Alight
Police are investigating the theft of a Kia Seltos from Murgon which was located on fire in Cherbourg early on Friday morning.
Rape Charge Dismissed
A former Mondure farmer whose conviction for rape was overturned on appeal will not face a new trial.
Brooklands Man Dies In Crash
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash which occurred at Brooklands on Sunday afternoon.
Daniel’s Law Unveils Sex Offenders
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has used the annual “Day For Daniel” – the last Friday in October – to explain the passing this week of “Daniel’s Law” by State Parliament.
Home Destroyed By Fire
A two-storey brick home and a caravan parked nearby were extensively damaged by fire in Blackbutt on Thursday afternoon.
