Wooroolin Man Killed In Crash
A 68-year-old Wooroolin man died after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Nanango on Wednesday.
‘Drink Rider’ Fined By Police
A 28-year-old man has been fined for allegedly “drink riding” an e-scooter along First Avenue in Kingaroy last week.
Kumbia Locals Meet Their New Cop
Kumbia residents had the opportunity to meet their new officer-in-charge at a “Coffee With A Cop” morning on Friday.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Friday morning.
Skoda Linked To Alleged Spree
A Skoda SUV stolen from Kumbia has been linked to a number of incidents in the Southern Downs, including an alleged robbery at gunpoint.
Woman Killed On Highway
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a woman was struck and killed on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
Pork Probe: Four Charged
Four people linked to the pork industry have been charged after a joint investigation by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and NSW Police.
35 Years Of Neighbourhood Watch
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch – one of the longest continuously running Neighbourhood Watch groups in Queensland – celebrated its 35th anniversary on Saturday night with a special dinner.
Man Hurt In Collision
A man was transported by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after a collision at Chahpingah on Friday morning.
Man Charged Over Pipe Bomb
Police have arrested a 35-year-old man at Widgee after a pipe bomb exploded in a State Forest near Glastonbury on Wednesday.
Man Jailed For Killing Pedestrian
A driver charged after a pedestrian was struck and killed in First Avenue, Kingaroy, in September 2024 has been sentenced to nine years jail.
Dirt Bike Rider Dies
A 64-year-old Jandowae man has died after crashing while riding a dirt bike on a private property west of Kumbia on Sunday evening.
Petition Seeks Reward
North Queensland MP Rob Katter has sponsored an official e-Petition to State Parliament seeking a reward for information in regards to the disappearance of Jack McLennan in 2024.
Two Airlifted After Truck Crash
Two people were airlifted to hospital after a truck crash on the Burnett Highway near Glan Devon on Saturday morning.
New Dates For Retrial
Dates for a retrial for Judith Ann Schulz, charged with stalking a former councillor, have now been set for 2027.
Meet The New Kumbia Cop!
The rescheduled “Coffee With A Cop” morning in Kumbia will now be held on Friday, August 21.
Passenger Taken To Hospital
A man, aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital as a precaution after a collision in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.
Truckie Hurt In Crash
A truck driver was transported by ambulance to hospital with minor injuries after a crash just outside Goomeri on Monday morning.
121 Weapons Seized By Police
A total of 9088 people have been scanned for knives in the Darling Downs Police District – which includes the South Burnett – in the past 12 months, with 121 weapons seized.
Two Face Street Race Charges
Police have charged two men over an alleged deliberate dangerous driving incident in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
