Police Defuse Nanango Stand-Off
Police peacefully defused a tense seven-hour stand-off in Nanango on Sunday evening.
Caravan Catches Fire
No one was injured when a caravan caught on fire on the D’Aguilar Highway at South Nanango on Thursday night.
Stolen Vehicle Numbers Drop
The number of stolen vehicles located in the South Burnett has actually fallen over the past five years, despite much-publicised incidents this year.
Truckie Injured In Crash
A truck driver was taken to Gayndah Hospital after a semi-trailer crash on the Burnett Highway on Tuesday night.
Smoke Blocks Major Road
A large grass fire at Brooklands forced the closure of Kingaroy-Cooyar Road for several hours on Friday because of smoke affecting visibility.
One Hurt In Crash
One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Kingaroy on Thursday evening.
Bitumen Scammers Back In Qld
Police are warning that “bitumen bandits” have resurfaced in Queensland.
Young Woman Hurt In Crash
A young woman was transported to hospital after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway at Memerambi on Tuesday morning.
Small Upgrades For Police Station
Small upgrades are on the way for Blackbutt Police Station, but not the new station that had been hoped for.
Mayor Calls For Support
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow called an urgent meeting with police, Youth Justice and other community service providers on Tuesday after a weekend of “chaotic behaviour” in the community.
Injured Rider Trapped Down Hill
Firefighters had to use a ladder to reach a seriously injured motorcycle rider down a 20 metre embankment at Cinnabar.
Man Shot At Coominya
Police are investigating a shooting which occurred at Coominya on Easter Saturday morning.
Two Hurt In Bike Crash
Two people suffered leg injuries in a motorcycle crash in Kingaroy on Sunday morning.
Dob In A Drug Dealer
“They’ll never know it was you who spoke up” … that’s the message from Crime Stoppers as it launches a national campaign to fight the illegal drugs trade.
Woman Seriously Hurt In Crash
A woman was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Wondai-Proston Road on Wednesday evening.
Police Investigating Assault
Police have confirmed they are investigating the assault of a man in Maidenwell in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Boy Hurt At Bull Ride
A young boy was airlifted to hospital after being injured at the Maidenwell bull ride on Saturday evening.
House Destroyed By Fire
A house was badly damaged by fire at Memerambi on Thursday night.
MP Pushes For New Police Station
Is the Blackbutt Police Station safe for the staff who work there? Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington doesn’t think so.
Senator Calls For Crash Data
Senator Susan McDonald has called for urgent federal action to identify the causes of bad crashes in rural and regional areas.
