Crime Rate Up 9pc
Statistics released by Queensland Police show that crime in the Darling Downs District has risen 9 per cent over the past 12 months
Solemn Liturgy Honours Police
South Burnett residents joined local police officers in Murgon on Thursday to pay tribute to the 143 Queensland police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1861.
Bright Flash Seen In South Burnett
Police have fielded calls from the public about a bright flash in the sky which occurred about 8:30pm on Monday.
Man Charged Over Church Break-In
A 44-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged after a break-in at the Church Of Christ in Haly Street, Kingaroy.
Two Injured In Rollover
A woman and two children were taken to Murgon Hospital for assessment after a single-vehicle rollover on Glencoe Road at Coverty on Monday afternoon.
Trio Charged Over
Mt Wooroolin Damage
Three teenagers will face charges over recent damage at the Mt Wooroolin picnic area
Man Hurt In Bike Fall
A man aged in his 40s was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after a motorbike accident at Cherbourg on Sunday.
Driver Blew 0.282: Police
A 51-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with a high-range drink-driving offence after an incident in Fisher Street, Kingaroy, on Wednesday afternoon.
Biker Clocked At 223km/h
Police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage shot on Kingaroy-Cooyar Road on Tuesday afternoon to come forward in a bid to track down a motorcycle spotted travelling at more than 220km/h near Taabinga Village
O’Brien To Head Black Spot Panel
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has been appointed chairman of the Queensland Black Spot Consultative Panel.
Driver ‘Five Times Limit’
A 51-year-old man was more than five times over the legal blood alcohol limit when breathtested at the weekend, police will allege.
Hoons Rip Up Park
Kingaroy police are disgusted by vandalism which occurred at the Mt Wooroolin Lookout at some time over the weekend.
Man Charged After Drugs Raid
A man has been charged with multiple drug offences after police searched a rural property at Booie on Friday afternoon.
Police Have A Blast In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Clay Target Club played host at the weekend to 140 shooters – many police or former police – taking part in the Australasian Police and Services Championships.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A 33-year-old woman was taken to Kingaroy Hospital with an arm injury after a collision at the corner of Doonkuna and Moonya streets in Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon.
Five Charged With Drug Driving
Kingaroy police are stunned by the number of drug drivers they have detected recently on local roads, and worried about road safety with the school holidays beginning.
Police Target Speeding
Police have been cracking down on speeding motorists after complaints from Kingaroy residents
Police Pick Hyundai Sonatas
Four-cylinder Hyundai Sonatas have been selected as the next generation of Queensland police cars.
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder
A 17-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after an incident in Cherbourg on Saturday night.
Two Hurt In Crashes
Two Kingaroy drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries after separate single vehicle crashes at the weekend
