Obituary: Frank Close
A funeral was held in Murgon today for former South Burnett resident Frank Close who died on Monday.
Tip Catches Fire
Three fire crews from Kingaroy, plus the Stuart River Rural Fire Brigade, attended a fire at the Kingaroy tip in the early hours of this morning.
Ute Found Alight
Kingaroy Police are investigating an alleged break-and-enter at a property on the Bunya Highway earlier this week after a vehicle was found alight on River Road on Wednesday morning.
Man Charged Over Cash Theft
A 25-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged following the theft of a large amount of cash during a burglary on Bribie Island yesterday.
Bike Rider Escapes Serious Injury
A 45-year-old Nanango man suffered injuries to his hand – but was lucky to escape further harm – when he narrowly avoided a collision with a ute on Saturday morning.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people were injured on Saturday night when their vehicle left the road and overturned at Upper Yarraman about 9:00pm.
Motorbike Deaths Double
The RACQ has highlighted a worrying trend in motorcycle fatalities: deaths are up more than 50 per cent
Bike Riders Injured
A trail bike rider has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after his bike and a car collided at Teelah.
A Job Well Done Up North
If the guys and gals in the photo above look a bit the worse for wear, they have a good excuse … they’ve just been through the aftermath of a Category 5 cyclone.
Students ‘Adopt-a-Cop’
The students at Tanduringie State School near Maidenwell have a new “Adopt-a-Cop”
Collision Injures Cyclist
A man has been taken to Kingaroy Hospital with minor injuries – and a driver charged – after a truck and a pushbike collided in Crawford this morning.
Thieves Steal, Tap And Go
Police are warning local residents to keep a close eye on their purses and wallets as a number of thieves in Kingaroy have been taking advantage recently of new “contactless” credit cards.
Have You Seen Norman?
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a missing man in Crows Nest.
Jail Time Suspended
A former Wondai Community Kindergarten committee member charged following a police investigation has been sentenced to nine months jail.
Choppers Fly Out Crash Victims
Two Nanango residents have been flown to hospital in separate helicopters after a serious motor vehicle accident
Fire In Shop Roof
Quick action by local firefighters stopped an electrical fire from causing more damage at the Country Video Library store in Fitzroy Street, Nanango, last night.
Man, 64, On Drug Charges
A 64-year-old man will face five drugs charges following a police raid yesterday morning in Allen Road, Nanango.
Three Hurt In Crash
Three people have been taken to Kingaroy Hospital with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway between Yarraman and Blackbutt this morning.
Rotary Has A $30,000 ‘Problem’
Kingaroy Rotary has $30,000 burning a hole in its pocket and is seeking ideas on how to spend it
Thank You From Local Police
When First Ave Store owner Werner Blasius heard noises in the middle of the night on January 16 this year, he got up to investigate … and came face-to-face with some very serious looking police outside his shop.
