Man in 20s rushed to hospital after Burnett Highway rollover
A man in his 20s was taken to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after his vehicle rolled over on the Burnett Highway on Monday evening.
Police & Courts
12-year-old among Kingaroy trio arrested after police chase, stingers
Three children aged 12 to 15 have been charged with multiple offences following a burglary and dramatic police chase in the South Burnett that only ended when police stingers were employed to stop two allegedly stolen cars.
District Court sittings at Kingaroy, August 28
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Kingaroy on August 28
Knuckle dusters, beatings, lies: Pair guilty of ‘absolutely terrifying’ home invasion
Drama erupted in a Queensland courtroom after a jury found two Brisbane men guilty of a brutal home invasion that involved a handgun, knuckle dusters and several beatings.
District Court sittings at Kingaroy, August 27
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Kingaroy on August 27
Rider injured, motorbike stolen in terrifying campground attack
A manhunt is underway after a motorcyclist camped for the night behind a Queensland service station was held up at knifepoint in a shocking attack in the dead of night.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Monday, August 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
District Court sittings at Kingaroy, August 26
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Kingaroy on August 26
Injured firefighter in stable condition after blaze
The Queensland Fire Department has provided an update on the volunteer firefighter who suffered severe injuries during a 40-hectare grassfire in the South Burnett on Thursday.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, August 23
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
District Court sittings at Kingaroy, August 23
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Kingaroy on August 23
Prosecutors reveal why dad’s manslaughter charge was dropped
A Queensland father accused of manslaughter after his 11-year-old son tragically died from a snake bite has been cleared of the charge. This is why:
NAMED: Hospital knife-wielding accused shot by police identified, MP demands change
A Queensland MP is renewing calls for permanent security at a country town’s hospital as the identity of an alleged knife-wielding man shot by police in the emergency department is revealed.
The Qld towns living in grip of terrifying crime wave
Crime rates in parts of regional Queensland have skyrocketed to more than four times those of metropolitan areas. CHECK YOUR AREA
Woman’s ‘screams’ scare off home invaders in alarming trend
Using rocks to smash into properties – including two frightening examples where people were home at the time – thieves are running rampant in another small Queensland town.
Warning as creepy footage captured amid break-in, car stealing spree
A spate of thefts and break-ins at Wondai has prompted police to issue a warning for South Burnett residents to lock up their homes and vehicles as investigations continue into the latest crime spree.
District Court sittings at Kingaroy, August 21
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Kingaroy on August 21
Watch: Wild police chase for alleged Range Rover, ATV thieves
Video has captured part of a police chase, sparked by the theft of a car at Brisbane, which led officers, PolAir and the dog squad on a dramatic chase across the Sunshine Coast and South Burnett regions.
Man charged with going armed, assaulting cops after hospital shooting
A man who was shot by police after allegedly going armed and assaulting officers at Kingaroy hospital has been charged.
District Court sittings at Kingaroy, August 20
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Kingaroy on August 20
Next steps in police case against man accused of running down victim
A 29-year-old man charged with deliberately running down another person and pinning him against a car at a service station will face trial.
Man hospitalised with head injuries after truck rolls on Burnett Highway
Both lanes of the Burnett Highway were closed and two men were taken to hospital after a tip truck rolled early Monday morning.
District Court sittings at Kingaroy, August 19
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Kingaroy on August 19
Farmer airlifted with significant chest injuries after mustering incident
A cattleman in the South Burnett has been airlifted from his property after hitting an anthill with his farm bike while mustering.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, August 16
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
Sex assault charges against ‘strangler’ truckie sensationally dropped
An ex truck driver, previously jailed over the strangling death of a prostitute and for strangling a sex shop worker, has avoided trial on new charges after they were dropped at the last minute. Read why:
‘We’re still mates, aren’t we?’: Woman wakes to man raping her after drinks
A man who raped a woman while her partner slept beside her, asked her in the aftermath if they were still mates.
District Court sittings at Kingaroy, July 9
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Kingaroy on July 9
Eight witnesses to testify in multiple sex offence charges against farmer
A 53-year-old crop farmer is charged with rape, deprivation of liberty, 10 counts of sexual assault, six counts of procuring prostitution, and six counts of watching or recording people in breach of their privacy.
District Court sittings at Kingaroy, July 8
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Kingaroy on July 8
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Monday, July 8
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
Teen, two others hurt in separate rollovers within hour
Emergency crews have responded to two rollover crashes in the South Burnett region.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, July 5
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Thursday, July 4
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Wednesday, July 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Monday, July 1
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
‘Missing, defective’ evidence raised in shooting death of young dad
Technical issues with evidence against a South Burnett businessman accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old father who drove on to his farm at night have been raised in court.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, June 28
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
Child rapist claims lawyers refused to let him ‘prove my innocence’
A violent father convicted of raping and assaulting his own daughters has tried to overturn the conviction saying his lawyers threatened to quit if he took the stand.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Thursday, June 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Monday, June 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
Watch: Alleged stabber named after 50yo seriously injured
The identity of a man who allegedly stabbed another during an “altercation” at Gympie overnight can be revealed. PHOTOS, VIDEO.
Teenage girl saves brother by intervening in dad’s cruel attack
A young brother and sister have been sent to live in foster homes following a brutal attack on them by their drunk father.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, June 21
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
Fitter’s past with outlaw motorcycle club highlighted in driving case
A former Gold Coast outlaw motorcycle club member has narrowly avoided jail after facing Kingaroy court for an offence he has served time for once before.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Thursday, June 20
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Missing document holds up Joe Prendergast case
The case against businessman Joe Prendergast, who has been charged with 11 counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of indecent treatment of a child and one attempted indecent assault of a child, has been pushed back by several months, frustrating the local magistrate.
Woman in 20s airlifted with life-threatening injuries after crash
A young woman is fighting for life following a crash in the South Burnett that left her trapped in her vehicle at a Durong intersection.
Concreter’s dance spirals into Airlie Beach attack after cousin’s wedding
A fly-in fly-out worker whose ‘wacky dance’ was misinterpreted by another pub patron has fronted court after the incident led to a violent altercation.
Watch: Fireys battle Nanango house fire
Three fire crew are on scene of a ‘50 per cent involved’ house fire on Gipps Street where smoke is expected to impact the area over the next several hours. PHOTOS, VIDEO.
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