Truck driver left in serious condition after crash near Tara
A man in his 40s has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after his truck rolled on a Western Downs route. Full details here:
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Two flown to hospital after falling tree crushes car
A falling tree has crushed a car, trapping two people in the Bunya Mountains, with a man having to be cut from the wreckage and flown to hospital. Full details:
Exposed: Burnett’s violent crimes of 2021 revealed
From a man who tore off his victim’s lip with his teeth to a man who tried to strangle his pregnant partner and more, these are the Burnett residents sentenced in court for violent crimes this year. FULL LIST HERE:
FULL LIST: Best of Burnett 2021 winners revealed
From the most popular cafe and hairdresser to the best place in town to grab a cocktail, this is the ultimate list of Burnett winners for the year – as voted by you, our readers.
South Burnett council reveals stance on looming vaccine mandates
South Burnett Regional Council has highlighted confusion and misinformation as it revealed its stance on the incoming vaccine mandates. Find out what the council had to say:
You can’t be serious: Fraudster’s harebrained con backfires spectacularly
A serial fraudster with nearly 70 fraud or dishonesty charges under his belt has found himself back in court after allegedly forging a “grammatically nonsensical” medical certificate to score a lesser sentence.
‘It’s appalling’: Rate hike fears as South Burnett council funding slashed
The State Government has delivered a devastating blow to the region and slashed funding to the local council, which will force a budget do-over and is feared will lead to painful rate rises and tough decisions.
Baby-faced teen on 100+ drug, trafficking charges back in court
A Kingaroy teenager who graduated high school last year is back in court facing more than 100 serious drug supply and trafficking charges, with police alleging he at times dealt drugs to children.
Burnett region’s private school fees revealed
Burnett parents fork out thousands to send their kids to the region’s private schools but are the big bucks paying off with strong academic results? See how fees and test results compare:
Drug addict ‘fried on ice’ burgles popular Kingaroy cafe
A court heard a Kingaroy man knocked a security camera out of the way with a broom before stealing hundreds of dollars worth of food and tools from a popular local cafe.
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