Police ‘Surge’ After Crime Spike

Police ‘Surge’ After Crime Spike

Police have arrested and charged four people – and are searching for another two – after a spike in car thefts and property crime in Murgon, Wondai and Cherbourg at the weekend.

Three More Vehicles Stolen

Three More Vehicles Stolen

Police are investigating the theft of three vehicles from across the South Burnett, recovered in Cherbourg on Saturday morning.

Stolen Car Crashes Into Home

Stolen Car Crashes Into Home

Police are investigating a string of break-ins and thefts which have occurred in Wondai and Murgon, including an incident on Thursday morning where a stolen car crashed into a house.

Two More Vehicles Burnt

Two More Vehicles Burnt

A car stolen from Murgon and a ute stolen from Wondai were both found burnt out early on Tuesday morning in Cherbourg.

Fun Run To Mark Footpath Stage 1

Fun Run To Mark Footpath Stage 1

Cherbourg Council has organised a community fun run next week to mark the official opening of the first stage of the new footpath linking Cherbourg and Murgon.

Council, Trad Owners Look To Future

Council, Trad Owners Look To Future

Cherbourg councillors and the Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in a respectful and culturally grounded partnership.

Maroochy Barambah: 1955-2026

Maroochy Barambah: 1955-2026

Cherbourg-born mezzo-soprano singer Maroochy Barambah – who also had a surprise hit on the US dance music charts – died on January 28, aged 70.

Teenage Boys Charged

Teenage Boys Charged

Murgon detectives have charged two teenage boys as part of ongoing investigations into offences in the South Burnett.

Crime: Residents Want Answers

Crime: Residents Want Answers

Murgon Town Hall was packed again on Wednesday night for the follow-up public forum on local crime … this time with Attorney-General Deb Frecklington in attendance.

Four Teenagers Charged

Four Teenagers Charged

Police have charged three teenage boys and a teenage girl with property and vehicle-related offences as Operation Martello ramps up in the South Burnett.

Police Launch Special Operation

Police Launch Special Operation

A week-long special police operation – dubbed “Operation Martello” – launched by police on Monday to counter a spike of crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas has already resulted in five arrests.

Two Teens Charged After Crime Spree

Two Teens Charged After Crime Spree

Police have charged two teenage boys with a total of 33 offences following a crime spree in the South Burnett on Tuesday.

Councils Brief MPs On Crime

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.