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.
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.
