‘Dogs went nuts’: Fake council workers target region
A scam involving tradies claiming to work for the South Burnett Council has already ensnared some local residents.
Police & Courts
Manslaughter charge after boy dies of snake bite
A year after a boy died after suffering a snake bite at a Queensland property, a man has been charged with manslaughter for allegedly failing to seek medical attention.
‘Creepy’ act cost ex-animal welfare worker $70k a year
A work trip to Kingaroy has cost a former Sunshine Coast animal welfare worker, after he left one woman traumatised after a “creepy” act. Here is what happened in court.
‘This was the f—ing deal’: Rape-accused farmer facing multiple charges
Witnesses from across Europe will give evidence against a former South Burnett farmer who faces multiple charges including recording people without their permission, deprivation of liberty and procuring prostitution.
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Worst Birthday Ever: Woman yells at cops after party ruined
A woman has been fined after lashing out at another driver, screaming at police and smashing a glass cup on the road.
Public, police cop eyeful during routine rural traffic stop
The Queen was still in England but the crown jewels were on full display when a routine traffic stop turned bizarre after a man stripped on the D’Aguilar Highway.
Stolen choccy bar wins man golden ticket to court
A STRING of bad decisions, including swiping a chocolate bar and fleeing the scene of a car crash, landed a man before Murgon Court this week.
Assailant hurdles fences, thrashes on floor to avoid arrest
A BURNETT man jumped a number of fences and sprinted through neighbouring yards to escape police, a court heard.
Kingaroy man’s huge fine for lying about COVID hotspot visit
A Kingaroy man who lied on his border declaration form to get into Queensland has been handed down thousands of dollars in fines.
RAIDS: Kingaroy man busted with 1197 grams of cannabis
Despite possessing over a kilogram of cannabis and cash, a Kingaroy man escaped conviction claiming his drugs were for personal use.
Woman clocked at 145km/h with two year old in back seat
A woman was caught by police doing 45km/h over the speed limit on the Burnett Highway with a two year old child in the vehicle.
‘Momentary inattention’ causes driver to hit oncoming car
A Kingaroy man has been placed on probation after a momentary lapse of attention caused a crash that left a driver trapped in his car with broken ribs and a broken ankle.
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