Strike Force On Alert
A strike force of rural firefighters from the Sunshine Coast is based in Kingaroy to be on hand to assist during any fire emergencies during the current heatwave
Woman Dies In Crash
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred near Murgon last night.
Penalties Double
For Hospital Assaults
People who assault nurses, doctors and paramedics will face up to 14 years in jail under tough new laws introduced by the State Government.
Caravan Association
Refutes Shackle Rumours
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has repeated assurances that police are not fining people for using non-load rated D-shackles when towing, despite repeated rumours being spread around the country.
Warning On Court Scammers
The Magistrates Court Service has advised that a number of courthouses around Queensland have been contacted by members of the public who have received an emailed “Notice of Appearance” that requests their appearance at a nominated date and time.
Missing Woman
Last Seen At Cooyar
Police are appealing for public help to help find a 62-year-old woman last seen at Cooyar
South Burnett SES Wins Top Award
South Burnett SES have volunteers came home with the major honour from the North Coast Region awards
Thieves Target River Road
Businesses in River Road, Kingaroy, were targeted by would-be thieves on different nights last week.
Boy Bitten By Snake
A young boy has been airlifted to hospital this morning after a suspected snake bite.
Man Hit By 4WD
A Cherbourg man aged in his 50s has been injured after being struck by a 4WD in Lamb Street, Murgon, last night.
Man Jailed Then Paroled
Over Screwdriver Attack
A Nanango man with an extensive history of breaching domestic violence orders was sentenced to six months jail in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today.
Man Tasered At Tingoora
A 55-year-old Tingoora man who allegedly refused to put down a large kitchen knife was tasered by police in an incident in Muller Street, Tingoora, this morning.
Bingle At Roundabout
Both drivers escaped injury in a minor traffic crash at the Alford / William Street roundabout in Kingaroy this morning.
Firefighters Remembered
Commemorative services will be held across the State on Friday to pay respects to fallen firefighters on National Firefighter’s Remembrance Day.
Fire At Goldmix
Fire has damaged part of the Goldmix Stockfeeds plant on the Murgon-Gayndah Road at Windera.
Guilty Plea After Re-Trial Ordered
A 27-year-old man who successfully appealed for a re-trial of indecent dealing charges pleaded guilty to three counts in the Kingaroy District Court last week.
Elderly Man Hurt
In Knife Accident
An elderly Nanango man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering an accidental knife wound to the leg
Man Airlifted From Manar
The RACQ CareFlight helicopter was called to Manar Park motocross track near Boondooma on Sunday afternoon to assist an injured rider.
000 For Emergencies Only
Kingaroy Police have reminded local residents to only call Triple 0 for genuine emergencies.
Police Have No Time For Noise
The onset of warmer weather can cause a headache – literally – for neighbours and the police who are called out to noise complaints.
