BOM Issues ‘Moderate Flood’ Alert
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that minor to moderate flooding is continuing throughout the Burnett River catchment.
Small Fire Sparks Alert
Three fire crews rushed to reports of a structure fire in Izzards Road at South Nanango on Tuesday evening, but fortunately their efforts were not required.
Fire Destroys Quarry Vehicle
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed a vehicle at a quarry on Sunday afternoon.
Firies Blown Away By Rotary
Rural fire brigade volunteers from across the South Burnett gathered at the East Nanango fire shed on Saturday morning for a special “thank you” to Rotary.
Flash Flooding Cuts Highway
Flash flooding in Dingo Creek at Wondai cut the Bunya Highway on Friday night, leaving motorists stranded.
Fatal Crash On Highway
Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred on the D’Aguilar Highway on Friday afternoon.
Man Injured By Machinery
A man has suffered a serious leg injury in a machinery accident at Booubyjan on Friday afternoon.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash at Crawford on Thursday afternoon.
Man Dies In Quad Bike Rollover
A 44-year-old man has died after a quad bike rolled at Wengenville, near Maidenwell, on Wednesday.
Police Investigate Car Thefts
Murgon police are investigating a spate of incidents involving stolen vehicles in the local area.
Woman Treated After Crash
An elderly Nanango woman received treatment at the scene for minor injuries after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia on Tuesday.
Fire Crews Called To Silos
Three fire crews were called to Bega Cheese’s peanut processing complex in Kingaroy about 3:30pm on Tuesday after reports of a possible fire.
SES Ready For Busy Summer
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews in the North Coast region have been kept busy with weather-related incidents ahead of what is predicted to be a significant wet season.
Jewellery, Coins Stolen
Kingaroy police are investigating a break-and-enter which occurred on Friday night at a residence in Julie Street.
Bitumen Bandits Back Again
The “bitumen bandits” who have been working their way around Queensland of late appear to have landed again in the South Burnett.
Tarong Man Faces 62 Charges
A 50-year-old Tarong man has been charged with 62 offences – including 50 counts of supplying dangerous drugs and one count of trafficking – after police raided a property at Tarong on Thursday.
Woman Charged Over Fatal Crash
A 24-year-old woman has been charged following a fatal crash which killed a 22-year-old Murgon woman at Cushnie in January.
Man Treated After Fire
A man was treated for smoke inhalation at Murgon Hospital after a house fire in Murgon at the weekend.
Police Seize Cannabis Plants
Police have charged a 39-year-old man with drug and other offences after they searched a Runnymede property on Tuesday.
Kingaroy Hoon Fined $716
A hoon whose driving interrupted Kingaroy’s Remembrance Day commemoration service on Thursday has lost his car for 90 days.
