Man Charged With Manslaughter

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fire Destroys Vehicles

Firefighters were kept busy throughout the South Burnett on Monday with a number of grass fires

Youths Charged Over Crash

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.

Accidental Grass Fire Highlights Dangers

Accidental Grass Fire Highlights Dangers

Workmen using cutting equipment are believed to have accidentally sparked a large grass fire at Memerambi this morning which sent clouds of smoke billowing across the Bunya Highway.

Defendant Allowed To Return

Defendant Allowed To Return

A Booie man has had his bail conditions amended to allow him to return to the South Burnett area.

Crackdown Targets ATSI Corporations

Two charges alleging an Aboriginal corporation at Cherbourg failed to lodge its annual returns on time were adjourned in Murgon Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

CMC Nabs Alleged Peeping Tom

CMC Nabs Alleged Peeping Tom

The activities of an alleged paedophile who spied on women and a sleeping girl have been detailed in the annual report of the Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission released today.

Help Prevent Crime

Help Prevent Crime

October is Crime Prevention Month throughout Queensland and Kingaroy Police are urging local residents to join in to help promote crime prevention initiatives.

Watch Kept On Fires

Three bushfires which have been burning for several days in different parts of the South Burnett are being monitored by firefighters but are posing no threat to property.

Community Pauses To Remember

Community Pauses To Remember

South Burnett police officers, emergency services personnel and community members gathered at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church in Yarraman on Friday afternoon to mark National Police Remembrance Day.