Crash Blocks D’Aguilar Highway
Queensland Police have notified southburnett.com.au that the D’Aguilar Highway is closed in both directions due to a crash at Woodford.
Traffic Stop Leads To Six Charges
Police patrolling Kingaroy-Cooyar Road at Brooklands on August 30 pulled over a Ford Falcon after they saw it cross double lines to overtake a slower vehicle.
Man Jailed For Breaching DVO
A man who punched a woman during an argument, causing her to fall to the ground, then kicked and struck her with a “stick-like object”, was sentenced to seven months jail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today.
Four Escape 4WD Smash
Four people – including a two-year-old child – were lucky to escape injury when their 4WD crashed in a single vehicle accident on the Bunya Highway between Kingaroy and Kumbia this afternoon.
Man Remanded Over Deaths
A 29-year-old man charged after a fatal traffic crash that killed two women at Booubyjan in August has been remanded to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates’ Court on November 29.
Task Force Targets Rebels MC
Australia’s law enforcement and Commonwealth agencies have joined forces to establish a national Task Force to target the Rebels motorcycle club.
MPs Keep Busy In Town
The visiting Cabinet ministers are taking the opportunity of their trip to Kingaroy to visit local government offices and promote various State Government initiatives.
Drink Rite At Nanango
Nanango police will be holding a Drink Rite event at the Nanango RSL on Thursday, November 8, from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Car Snaps Power Pole
A 55-year-old Wondai man was transported to Kingaroy Hospital after his car struck a power pole in Alford Street in the early hours of this morning, snapping the pole and blacking out part of Kingaroy.
Large Fire At Kinbombi
Multiple fire crews are on site trying to establishing containment lines for a large grass fire burning near Kinbombi Road and the Wide Bay Highway, east of Goomeri.
Fire At Yarraman Hotel-Motel
Two people were treated for minor smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire at the Yarraman Hotel-Motel in Margaret Street this afternoon.
Reward Offered For Camera
A reward is being offered for the safe return of a camera that went missing at Kingaroy Airport on Saturday afternoon.
Missing Man Located
An 85-year-old man missing in the Durong area since Sunday has been located safe and well.
A Life In Policing
Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson was the guest speaker at the recent Kingaroy State High School awards night. We thought our readers may be interested in reading more about his career …
Low Crime Rates In South Burnett
South Burnett residents live in one of the lowest crime areas in Queensland, an analysis of the annual Gympie Police District crime figures reveals.
Police Launch Phone App
Queenslanders will be able to report minor incidents to police at the touch of a button with the new Policelink phone app launched this afternoon.
Ute Runs Off Highway
A 58-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with a high-range drink driving offence after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Moore yesterday evening.
Police Arrest 26 On Warrants
Police have arrested 197 people across Queensland on 384 charges in an operation targeting outstanding warrants.
Internet Scam Tricks Local
Man Into Breaking The Law
A 49-year-old Kingaroy man has pleaded guilty to possessing tainted property after getting caught up in an internet scam which led to him sending electronic goods, jewellery and clothing – suspected of being either fraudulently obtained or stolen – to Cambodia.
Police Pause To Remember
Police officers from across the South Burnett gathered at the Kumbia Anglican Church this afternoon to honour fallen colleagues on National Police Remembrance Day.
