70 Pigs Die In Truck Crash

70 Pigs Die In Truck Crash

Seventy pigs on their way to Swickers at Kingaroy died when truck tips over at Porters Gap

Busy Time Ahead For New Constable

Busy Time Ahead For New Constable

This time last year Christie Turner was a freshly minted constable straight from the Oxley Police Academy

Motorbike Rider Dies

Motorbike Rider Dies

Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Tuesday evening near Emu Creek.

Police Taser ‘Aggressive’ Man

Police Taser ‘Aggressive’ Man

A 30-year-old Kingaroy man who allegedly challenged police after they were called to a domestic incident late on Monday night was tasered before being arrested.

Driver Charged With Attempted Murder

Driver Charged With Attempted Murder

An 18-year-old man from Jinghi, south of Darr Creek, has been charged with attempted murder

Obituary: Frank Close

Obituary: Frank Close

A funeral was held in Murgon today for former South Burnett resident Frank Close who died on Monday.

Tip Catches Fire

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

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

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

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 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

Motorbike Deaths Double

The RACQ has highlighted a worrying trend in motorcycle fatalities: deaths are up more than 50 per cent

Bike Riders Injured

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

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’

Students ‘Adopt-a-Cop’

The students at Tanduringie State School near Maidenwell have a new “Adopt-a-Cop”

Collision Injures Cyclist

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

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?

Have You Seen Norman?

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a missing man in Crows Nest.

Jail Time Suspended

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

Choppers Fly Out Crash Victims

Two Nanango residents have been flown to hospital in separate helicopters after a serious motor vehicle accident