Goodger Crash: 26 Charges
Three people were injured – one seriously – when an allegedly stolen Toyota Hilux crashed into their vehicle near Goodger on Thursday afternoon (January 8).
Girl Charged Over Stabbing
Detectives have charged a 17-year-old girl over a stabbing in Cherbourg on Saturday.
Busy Time For Emergency Crews
Local emergency services have been kept busy over the festive break.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 70s suffered minor injuries in a crash in the Kingaroy CBD on Wednesday morning (December 24).
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
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.
49 Charged During Police ‘Surge’
Senior police have praised Operation Martello – the week-long “surge” of police into the South Burnett – as a success after 49 people were charged with a total of 202 offences.
Two Arrested Near Blackbutt
Two men have been charged after an incident near Blackbutt on Sunday.
Raids Link Bikies To Illegal Smokes
The Illicit Tobacco Taskforce – led by Australian Border Force – says its has disrupted a prominent organised crime network after raids on the Gold Coast.
Two Hurt In Horse Incidents
Two people have been taken to hospital after separate incidents involving horses in the South Burnett.
Murder Charge: Mental Health Check
The Queensland Mental Health Court will decide the state of mind of a Kilkivan man charged with murder over the death of his uncle.
Age Limit Slashed For Ankle Monitors
A Bill was introduced into State Parliament on Wednesday which will mean children as young as 10 – anywhere in Queensland – could be ordered by courts to wear electronic ankle monitors while on bail.
Second Public Meeting Called
South Burnett Regional Council has organised a second public meeting in Murgon to discuss crime issues and community safety.
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
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.
Urgent Appeal To Premier On Crime
The Murgon Business and Development Association has issued an urgent appeal to the State Government to take action on the escalating crime in the Murgon, Cherbourg and Wondai areas.
Murgon Woman Charged
Police have charged a 26-year-old woman with drug offences following an early morning raid on a Murgon property on Saturday.
Rollover Blocks Traffic Near Bridge
The occupants of two vehicles were lucky to escape injury in a collision which occurred on Kilkivan-Tansey Road, near KIlkivan, on Monday afternoon.
Vehicle Stolen In Wondai
Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from Wondai on Friday morning.
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.
