New details in Kingaroy pharma empire’s almost $2m fine
The details behind a global price fixing operation have been revealed after a Queensland farming company was caught controlling the sale of a native bush needed for popular medicines.
Police & Courts
‘Reckless and stupid’: Teens’ car chase terrorises residents, shuts down school
Juveniles who allegedly terrorised the South Burnett community have been charged after an alleged three-day crime spree that left residents terrified and forced a school lockdown. See how it unfolded.
Trapped man left with serious head injuries after mowing accident
Emergency crews rushed to a property in the South Burnett where a man was trapped just south of Nanango.
Named: Second person charged with interfering with Blake Riley’s corpse
Almost two years after Blake Riley was found dead at a Preston lookout, detectives have charged a second person with interfering with a corpse.
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CRIME WRAP: Multiple traffic incidents end with big fines
From rescue helicopters to unpaid registrations, this is everything Blackbutt police dealt with last week.
Detectives bust Murgon man after alleged stealing spree
A Murgon man has been remanded in custody, to appear in Murgon Magistrates Court following a series of alleged break and enters.
‘Meth kills more than COVID’: Magistrate slams ice user
A Kingaroy magistrate has slammed a woman who narrowly avoided prison after she was caught in possession of a large quantity of meth.
‘They don’t want you’: 8 trespasses land Murgon man in court
A LIFE ban from Murgon IGA wasn’t going to stop Jordan Watson from doing his shopping, who racked up eight trespass charges between April and May.
Woman attacks ex’s car with mop, throws rock through window
A SOUTH Burnett woman, armed with a mop, has dirtied her sparkling criminal recorded for good.
CRIME WRAP: 9 to face court after busy week for Burnett cops
From drink driving to stealing, this is everything police from Murgon, Cherbourg and Wondai cops dealt with over the last week.
South Burnett police raid three properties, find drugs
Three people have been charged with drug offences following a series of raids by Murgon police, including a 16-year-old girl.
VIDEO: Man fined after wild Kingaroy street brawl
A Kingaroy man has been fined following an out of control street fight that left two people in hospital last month.
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