Police

Courts Adapt To COVID-19

Courts Adapt To COVID-19

Chief Magistrate Terry Gardiner has issued new practice directions which will affect the operation of South Burnett Magistrates Courts during the COVID-19 crisis.

More Police For Local Stations

More Police For Local Stations

Murgon and Kingaroy police stations will be getting two new police recruits each following the fast-tracking of the latest QPS graduations due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Have You Seen Jene?

Have You Seen Jene?

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 59-year-old man reported missing from Esk since Sunday (March 22).

Tingoora Man To Face Court

Tingoora Man To Face Court

A 46-year-old Tingoora man will face multiple drug charges after police searched a home on Chinchilla-Wondai Road on March 17.

Beware Of COVID-19 Scams

Beware Of COVID-19 Scams

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned that scammers are adapting existing technology to play on people’s fears about COVID-19.

Heavy Fines Back Up COVID-19 Laws

Heavy Fines Back Up COVID-19 Laws

The State Government has strengthened the powers of health and emergency officers in response to COVID-19 – and people who flout their directions could face heavy fines.

Truck Crash Sparks Fire

Truck Crash Sparks Fire

Emergency services were called to a truck crash on the Burnett Highway, just north of Goomeri, on Tuesday afternoon.

Third Person Sought By Police

Third Person Sought By Police

Detectives have identified a third person of interest in relation to the homicide investigation into the shooting of a 22-year-old man at Amamoor last week.