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Holly is a journalist at the South Burnett Times and Central & North Burnett Times, covering crime, courts and business news as well as general and breaking news. She started her career as the weekend reporter with the Northern Star. She also holds a Master’s Degree in International Studies from Sydney University.

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Police & Courts

A man faces a hefty fine after police caught him travelling 47km/h over the speed limit. File Photo.

Massive fine for man travelling 47km/h over speed limit

Alleged high-end speeding, drug driving, unlicensed driving; ten charged in huge week of road crime.

South Burnett

Both cars spun and flipped on impact. File Photo.

Police appeal for public’s help to solve Kingaroy robbery

POLICE are urging anyone with information regarding a Kingaroy robbery to come forward.

South Burnett

Images from NSW Police Force Facebook page., A man has been charged for allegedly assaulting police in the state’s Central West after he was arrested following a vehicle stop yesterday., , About 4.15pm (Friday 22 May 2020), officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command stopped a car on Bells Line of Road, Bilpin., , Following inquiries, the officers searched the vehicle and allegedly found methylamphetamine., , The man was arrested and taken to Windsor Police Station, where he was charged with two counts of possess prohibited drug., , He was also charged with assault officer in execution of duty and resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty after allegedly assaulting and hindering officers during an incident on Scrivener Street, Forbes on Saturday 16 May 2020., , He was refused bail to face Parramatta Bail Court today (Saturday 23 May 2020).

‘He needs help’: Second chance for drug offender

MAGISTRATE gives second chance to drug offender, hoping to “rehabilitate” the drug addict

South Burnett

SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - The family of three have been left sleeping in the shed after the house fire last week. Photo: Facebook/Ken Bankier

Fundraiser launched after fire destroys Nanango family home

A NANANGO man and his two sons have been forced to sleep in their shed, after a tragic accident left their house in ashes.

South Burnett

The highest suicides rates in Australia are among men, but they are less likely to seek help. File Photo.

Murgon workshop fights suicide with mateship

THE mental health workshop is designed to help men reach mates who are ‘doing it tough’.

Police & Courts

Police found a hydroponic cannabis set up in a search warrant on Tuesday. File Photo.

Hydroponic cannabis set-up found during police raid

Three men have been charged by Kingaroy Police in as many days for drug and driving offences

South Burnett

The man must have a blood alcohol level below 0.5 in the presence of the aggrieved, after swinging an axe around in a domestic incident. File Photo.

Sympathetic letter saves axe attacker from harsher sentence

AFTER threatening family members with an axe, a heartfelt letter from the victim has set a man free.

South Burnett

Magistrate Sinclair was forced to adjourn to matter after the defendant refused to enter a plea over the phone. File Photo.

‘I’m over it’: Defendant ignores frustrated magistrate

A COURT matter had to be adjourned after the defendant refused to respond to the Magistrate.

Police & Courts

Shot of dried marijuana and a rolled joint. Cannabis clipseal bag generic image. Picture: iStock

Drugs, knives: What police search warrants found last week

NINE face drug charges after police allegedly located drugs, weapons, and cash in search warrants across Kingaroy.

South Burnett

What’s open: Galleries and museums back to business

AS TRAVEL restrictions ease, local galleries and museums are welcoming back eager visitors.

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