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.
Crazy Night At Blue Light
Another of Kingaroy Police’s popular Blue Light Discos was held on Friday, and the kids went crazy
4WD Blacks Out Lights
An elderly man who apparently lost control of his 4WD in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, early on Saturday morning demolished a set of traffic lights on the corner of Markwell Street.
Fires Add To Haze
A couple of small fires in the Wondai area added to smoke haze around the South Burnett at the weekend.
Policeman Honoured For Bravery
Kilkivan police officer Senior Constable Daven Richards was today named as a recipient of a Queensland bravery award, recognising his courage during the 2011 floods.
Blue Light Disco In Yarraman
A Blue Light Disco will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 4:30pm until 10:00pm on Friday, August 30.
Couple Hurt In Bike Crash
The Sunshine Coast crew of RACQ CareFlight Rescue has flown to the aid of a Brisbane couple who crashed their motorcycle on the Blackbutt Range this morning.
Toddler Airlifted To Hospital
A two-year-old boy was flown to the Mater Hospital in Brisbane as a precaution this morning after an accident on a private property near Speedwell.
Memorial Unveiled For Police Officer
Queensland Police Service officers in Caboolture have unveiled a memorial bench and plaque commemorating the life of Senior Sergeant Perry Irwin.
Slain Officer Remembered
Yarraman residents will pause to remember the town’s much-loved former policeman, Snr Sgt Perry Irwin
Police Warn Against Caravan Scam
Queensland Police have issued a warning following reports of a scam targeting prospective caravan and horse float buyers.
Watch Out For Your Mates: Police
The jailing of a 18-year-old man with no criminal record for an assault that left a man seriously injured is a warning to the community about the dangers of people getting intoxicated late at night.
