Kingaroy man’s bizarre excuses for stolen debit card
A South Burnett man sentenced in court on a string of drug and theft charges had trouble keeping his story straight after stealing a man’s debit card from the mail.
Police & Courts
Inside South Burnett’s alarming drink and drug driving rise
A concerning trend in the amount of residents getting behind the wheel with meth, booze, and other dangerous substances in their system has been revealed, with some even picked up driving their kids to school. Here’s how police will be cracking down:
Man charged with serious assault after cop injured
A police officer was injured when he was allegedly knocked to the ground on a St George street, with a local man now facing serious charges.
Teen’s vile assault as cops seize ‘bucket bong’
A teenager who attempted to light up a homemade drug utensil in front of police was arrested after tipping her bong water on police and spitting at an officer.
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NAMED: 17 Burnett drivers guilty of drug or drink driving
These are the names of 17 South Burnett residents who got behind the wheel under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
CRIME WRAP: Crimes that shook the South Burnett this month
LISTED here are some of the most shocking, frightening, and in some cases, heartbreaking crimes to enter South Burnett courts this month.
The tragic link between two fatal Burnett car crashes
Burnett police have revealed a tragic link between two fatal crashes that occured on our roads in the past two weeks
CRIME WRAP: Alleged assault lands Blackbutt woman in court
From backyard fires to assault, this is what Blackbutt cops dealt with last week.
Vodka thief pays over four times amount he stole
A man who stole alcohol from Nanango RSL has been left sober, with a conviction and fines costing far more than what he stole.
Woman hosts illegal party at imprisoned man’s home
A CHERBOURG woman faced court this week after hosting a party at her former partners home, after he was sent to prison.
Raid on Nanango man’s home uncovers drugs, weapons and ammo
WHEN police swooped in on a Nanango property, they uncovered drugs, weapons, ammunition and more. DETAILS INSIDE:
Burnett firefighter fights back, takes down attempted thief
A SOUTH Burnett rural firefighter swapped battling blazes for taking down thieves when he chased down and tackled a criminal.
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