Three Drivers Face Charges
Three more people have been charged with drug-driving offences after being pulled over for roadside tests in Kingaroy last week.
Car Thief Released On Parole
A 21-year-old Blackbutt man who pleaded guilty to 33 charges in the Brisbane District Court on July 16 has been released on immediate parole.
Two Crashes On Highway
Three people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital by ambulance after two vehicles collided at Coolabunia on Thursday night.
Man Charged Over Hydroponic Drugs
A 49-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged after police allegedly located a small hydroponic set-up growing cannabis during a search.
Speed Limit Change At Widgee
Changes have been made to the speed limit on Gympie-Woolooga Road between Gympie South and Widgee township.
Burnout Costs Teen $427
A teenager is more than $400 poorer – and won’t be able to drive his car for three months – after police saw him doing a burnout last week in Kingaroy.
Man Jailed On Dog Fight Charge
The RSPCA has described a court decision last week to jail a man found guilty of a dog fighting charge as a “huge win”
Items Stolen From Unlocked Garage
A 14-year-old Murgon boy is being dealt with under the Youth Justice Act after an alleged theft in Murgon.
Beware Of Tractor Scams
Detectives are warning rural Queenslanders to remain vigilant about scams linked to fake online stores selling non-existent farm machinery and vehicles.
Police Committee Turns 30
The Kingaroy Community Police Consultative Committee marked its 30th anniversary last month, making it one of the longest-serving police liaison committees in Queensland.
Truck Rolls On Highway
A driver has been transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a flyash truck tipped over on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday morning.
Boys Charged Over Shotgun Theft
Two 14-year-old Murgon boys have been charged after two vehicles, a shotgun and ammunition were allegedly stolen at the weekend.
Woman ‘Found Lying On Footpath’
A 21-year-old Kingaroy woman allegedly found lying on the footpath after a minor traffic incident has been charged with a drug offence.
Under The Bonnet On Again
Kingaroy Police – in conjunction with Bill Hull Car Centre – have scheduled another one of their popular “Under The Bonnet” sessions for drivers.
Hotspots Declared In NSW
Two NSW areas have been added to Queensland border restrictions following the declaration of new COVID-19 hotspots on Tuesday.
Woman Killed In Crash
A 51-year-old Nanango woman has died and a second driver injured in a head-on collision on the D’Aguilar Highway at Barkers Creek Flat on Friday morning.
Boy Arrested Over Fire
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after police spotted a small fire in a Murgon toilet block on Saturday evening.
Probation For Assault
An 18-year-old man has been placed on probation for 18 months after an incident in Cherbourg last Friday during which a woman was seriously assaulted.
Our SPER Debt Tops $8.8m
More than 3226 people – or roughly 10 per cent of the South Burnett’s population – collectively owed the State Government more than $8.8 million in fines at the end of May.
Man Hurt In Motorbike Crash
Paramedics were called to a private property near Proston on Tuesday evening after reports of a motorcycle crash.
