Cattle Duffers Face New Fines
The State Government has strengthened Queensland’s stock laws in a bid to stamp out cattle stealing.
Car Runs Off Highway
A male driver has been taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle incident on the D’Aguilar Highway near Nanango this evening.
500 Pigs Die In Fire
About 500 pigs have died in a fire that broke out at a piggery on the Mundubbera-Durong Road just before noon today.
Vandals Target Park
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has urged the public to dob in vandals after a spree in Nanango’s Pioneer Park.
Man Burned In Accident
A Pimpimbudgee man is being treated for second degree burns in Brisbane after an accident at his home on Middle Creek-Cooyar Road on Tuesday afternoon.
Break-In At Hall
Yarraman police are investigating a break-in at the town’s Community Hall.
Rebels Clubhouse Off-Limits
A humble building in Kingaroy’s Pound Street industrial estate will soon be “off limits” following the passage of the State Government’s anti-bikie legislation last night.
Man Charged With Manslaughter
A 41-year-old NRL player agent from Sydney has been charged over the death of Kingaroy resident Shaun Miles in May.
Rural Firies To Pressure Premier
Rural firefighters from across south-east Queensland are planning to meet with Premier Campbell Newman on October 26 to protest delays in the full implementation of the Malone Review into the Rural Fire Service.
Man Hurt In Truck Crash
A 19-year-old Kingaroy man has been airlifted to hospital in a stable condition after a collision on the corner of Rogers Drive and the D’Aguilar Highway in Kingaroy at lunchtime today.
Bikies Face Up To 25 Years Extra Jail
Bikies convicted of serious criminal activity in Queensland will serve 15 years of extra jail on top of sentences they receive for specific offences as part of the State Government crackdown on motorcycle clubs.
Thank You To JPs
An afternoon tea was held at Kingaroy Courthouse on Friday afternoon to thank the team of volunteer Justices of the Peace who provide a free service in Kingaroy Shoppingworld.
Police Speak To Rebels
South Burnett members of the Rebels motorcycle club, friends, associates and club nominees were spoken to by police at the weekend in Kingaroy, Murgon and Nanango.
No Suspicion Over Death
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances following the death of a 49-year-old woman in Nanango on Sunday.
Smoke Hinders Traffic
Police are directing traffic on the Bunya Highway near Memerambi this morning because of smoke from a grass fire near Grants Road.
Urgent Call For SES Volunteers
The Kingaroy SES group has sent out an urgent SOS for more volunteers to join its ranks.
Firies Pause To Remember
Firefighters will honour their fallen colleagues today at ceremonies across Australia to mark National Firefighters’ Remembrance Day.
Woman Hurt In Smash
A 77-year-old woman had to be freed from her wrecked car after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway
Fire Destroys Vehicles
Firefighters were kept busy throughout the South Burnett on Monday with a number of grass fires
Youths Charged Over Crash
Police have charged two Kingaroy teenagers after a stolen car rammed into the wall of the Carrolls Buildings overnight, leaving a gaping hole.
