Residents in the North Burnett will fork out more for rates and utility charges, while discounts for paying bills early will be slashed as the council fights rising costs. Here’s what the budget means for your wallet:
A well-respected nurse found herself before the courts after a heated argument with a former friend ended in blows on a Nanango street over ‘offensive’ comments. Full details:
A father who unleashed a violent assault on another man in the middle of a quiet Burnett street has claimed in court that his victim trashed his home and neglected his dogs while house-sitting.
‘You won’t see tomorrow’: A mother of seven has been slammed behind bars after hurling abuse at and assaulting her parents during a violent outburst in their home. FULL REPORT:
A Kingaroy woman broke down in court after admitting she fleeced tens of thousands of dollars out of a community organisation while serving as treasurer. Full details:
A chef’s drunken decision to pick up a mate’s dog from Kingaroy almost cost him his life when he lost control of his girlfriend’s car, ploughing through a fence before rolling multiple times.
A young mother of three knew she shouldn’t be behind the wheel when busted on the road by police but instead of owning up to her actions, she threw someone she loved under the bus.
It’s been confirmed a man in his 30s has died after crashing his motorcycle into a tree off a rural road west of Dalby. FULL DETAILS:
A Kingaroy man has been handed a costly bill in court, after a ‘silly’ stunt on a busy road damaged a traffic light and put bystanders at risk. Here’s what happened:
A convicted drug trafficker claimed live .50 cal ammunition police found at his property were for making jewellery, saying he had sourced them from ‘a friend’. Here’s what happened:
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