Coverty Fire: Stay Informed
The Queensland Fire Department issued a Stay Informed alert on Tuesday afternoon for a bushfire burning in the Coverty area.
Caravan Rolls On Highway
A driver was lucky to escape injury when a vehicle pulling a caravan overturned near Booubyjan on Tuesday afternoon.
1000 Litres Diesel Stolen
Murgon police are investigating the theft of 1000 litres of diesel from a rural property at Fairdale.
Elderly Man Trapped Overnight
An elderly man who went missing on a large property at Coverty at the weekend was rescued on Sunday morning after spending a freezing night tangled in a barbed wire fence.
Cricketers Go Pink For A Good Cause
Hivesville residents went into bat for breast cancer on Sunday at their inaugural Pink Stumps Day cricket match.
Swift Action Saves Wayne’s Life
Coverty resident Wayne Charity had a brush with death on New Year’s Eve … and owes his life to his quick-thinking wife and the region’s emergency services.
Large Fire At Coverty
Fourteen fire crews are currently on the scene of a large bushfire in the vicinity of Proston-Boondooma Road and Glencoe Road at Coverty.
Earth Tremor At Coverty
A minor earth tremor was recorded near Coverty at 6:18pm this evening.
Trivia Night Boosts Brigade
The Coverty Rural Fire Brigade recently held its annual Trivia Night fundraiser at the Proston Hall.
Rural Firies Hold Open Day
Saturday is Rural Fire Service Day in Queensland, an opportunity to celebrate the dedication and commitment of the 34,000 men and women who volunteer in local brigades to help keep Queensland safe.
Firies Kept Busy
Wind and low humidity are a perfect recipe for bushfires so it’s no surprise firies have been busy
