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
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
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
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
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.
Thief Jailed Over Break-In
A 24-year-old thief will spend two months in jail after pleading guilty today in Kingaroy Magistrates Court to a break-and-enter at Sengs Sales and Service in Kingaroy.
Candlelight Vigil Honours Officer
A candlelight vigil was held at Yarraman Cemetery at dusk this evening to remember Senior Sergeant Perry Irwin, who was killed while on duty near Caboolture 10 years ago.
Police Issue Warning About New Laws
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart warned today that new legislation will come into force on November 1 to help curb dangerous behavior on Queensland roads.
Fatal Crash Near Bell
The Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on the Bunya Highway near Bell this afternoon.
Fires Burning Safely
A large grass fire burning in remote country near Elgin Vale is now burning safely within containment lines.
South Burnett Fire Permits Cancelled
Fire permits in Murgon, Wondai, Goomeri and Kilkivan have been cancelled due to the high risk of fires
Ex-Employee Jailed For $577,699 Fraud
An employee who diverted a total of $577,699,31 from two Kingaroy businesses for her own use will spend 20 months in jail after pleading guilty to three charges in the District Court in Kingaroy today.
Neighbour Dobs In Man For Child Porn
A 63-year-old Murgon man who pleaded guilty to manufacturing and possessing child pornography was sentenced to 12 months’ jail in Kingaroy District Court today.
Rider Injured At Motocross Park
RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter was called in to evacuate an injured rider on Saturday afternoon
SB Will Pause To Remember Police
National Police Remembrance Day – which remembers the 140 Queensland police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty – will be marked in the South Burnett this year with two special commemorations in Yarraman.
Home Destroyed By Fire
Fire badly damaged a timber house at Hivesville in the early hours of Thursday morning
Kindy Volunteer Charged
A former committee member has been charged with one count of fraud following a police investigation at the Wondai Community Kindergarten.
Reforms Target Emergency Services
Emergency Services in Queensland face a major shake-up under reforms recommended by former Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty.
