‘Burn house down’: Woman smashes windows, lights fires in siege on neighbours
A woman terrorised her Brisbane neighbours for months by smashing windows, abusing them and lighting fires in a six-month attack that began over mail.
Police & Courts
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Monday, May 13
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
Man taken to Toowoomba Hospital with injuries after car hits tree
A man has been rushed to hospital after his car hit a tree on a rural road in the Toowoomba region. Our crash and emergency wrap here:
‘Deep down I’m a good bloke’: Child rapist, stalker cries to court
A former farm worker and convicted child rapist, who repeatedly stole women’s underwear and was caught with vile videos and photos of children being abused, has defended himself in court after his lawyers quit.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, May 10
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
Mum of critical teen reveals pivotal moment, catastrophic injuries
The mother of a 15-year-old boy who was a passenger in the car that went out of control at reportedly 200km/h on the D’Aguilar Hwy and rolled multiple times, has given an update on his fight for life.
Tradie found not guilty of raping bikini-clad girl on 19th birthday
A tradie has been cleared by a jury of “grabbing” and raping a young family friend as she got out of a hot tub during her birthday celebrations.
Taxi driver turned teen predator breaches conditions… six times
A former Queensland taxi driver who asked a teen customer for nude photos and sent her explicit texts, has repeatedly breached his sex offender reporting conditions but won’t see the inside of a jail cell.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Thursday, May 9
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Man flown to hospital following horror crash
A man has been flown to a Brisbane hospital after crashing his motorbike on a rural road.
‘Sex for $100’: Couple’s cunning robbery ruse exposed
As a fake sex worker went to change into a racy costume, her boyfriend waited at a window ready to rob the unsuspecting man inside. But things quickly got out of hand.
Inside the ‘hate-fuelled’ hunting knife murder of Qld mother-in-law
His weapon was a hunting knife – by name and purpose. “BJ” Cecil was hellbent on finding his former wife and teaching her a lesson. When her brave mother stepped in, she paid the ultimate price. SPECIAL REPORT.
Two men flown to hospital after motorbike crash
Two men have been flown to hospital after they were injured in a motorcycle crash in the South Burnett region.
Sick words winery boss on rape charges allegedly spoke to injured girl
As a schoolgirl laid bare-chested and bleeding before him, a Queensland businessman facing multiple rape charges could allegedly only think of one thing.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, May 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
‘Paid a heavy price’: TikTok glamour turned trafficker to be released
After eight months behind bars a popular Queensland lash tech and mum, jailed for her high-profile role in her partner’s meth business, will be released in just days – and she’ll get her luxury property back.
One dead, two critical after car crashes in gully on Qld highway
Two people have been airlifted in a critical condition and a Kingaroy man killed in a single-vehicle crash on the edge of the Toowoomba and South Burnett regions.
‘Had some hardship’: Teen faces fate after setting boat ablaze
A teen who had a “horrifically difficult” start to life has been sentenced after he smashed a TV and set fire to a boat.
‘Feel so torn’: Siblings’ pain as mum sentenced for killing dad
The daughter of a woman who killed her husband by stabbing him in the chest has told a court about the daily devastation she and her siblings endure after the crime which took both their parents from them.
Chilling CCTV shows teen stalking ‘frail’ retiree before senseless killing
Disturbing new details on the moments before the killing of “deliberately targeted” youth crime victim Robert Brown at a Queensland shopping centre were revealed as the teen responsible faced the first stage of sentencing.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Monday, April 29
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, April 26
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
‘Conflicting loyalties’: Fresh details revealed in horror stabbing
The identity of a man charged over the stabbing of a 42-year-old Kingaroy man has been revealed along with his strong community ties.
Driving disgrace, break-ins: Meth-fuelled tradie’s crime spree
A 27-year-old Kingaroy man went on a two-month meth bender involving break-ins, receiving stolen property and passing out while driving in the middle of an intersection.
Running towards the carnage, heroes of the Bruce Highway
Diving into murky waters to retrieve someone, running towards an exploding truck inferno. Read the heroic acts of bystanders first on scene to Bruce Highway tragedies who did all they could to save another.
Mum’s touching tribute to son following identification bungle
A heartbroken mother, who can now finally grieve her 28-year-old son, claims authorities kept his confirmed death from her for at least two months in a shocking identification mishap. READ THE APOLOGY
Woman flown to hospital following highway truck crash
A woman has been flown to hospital after the vehicle she was driving collided with a truck on the D’Aguilar Highway overnight.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Thursday, March 21
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Monday, March 18
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
Three injured after serious car accident on D’Aguilar Hwy
Three people were taken to hospital with two in a serious condition following a two car crash that closed the D’Aguilar Hwy between Moore and Blackbutt on Saturday night.
Police confirm body found at Qld dam was missing 28yo
A regional Qld family’s nine month-long wait for answers has ended in heartbreak with police confirming the identity of remains found by a member of the public.
‘Never found a cent’: Candidate hits back at embezzlement accusations
Former Murgon councillor Allan Walters has entered the race for Division 5 and has given his account of the controversy surrounding him during his last council post.
WATCH: Terrified neighbours describe dramatic scenes as police storm house
Residents of a peaceful neighbourhood have described how they hid in fear, and could not believe their eyes as heavily armed police raided a home where a Gold Coast man wanted on multiple charges was staying.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, March 15
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
Four-year-old girl allegedly caught in violent, terrifying road rage attack
A man heading on the Bruce Highway with his young daughter in the back seat was left with a severely damaged vehicle after an enraged driver allegedly stopped in front of him, got out and attacked his car with a weapon.
Child’s tragic death causes mum to spiral into drug abuse
A mum-of-six who held her child as they took their last breath following a freak accident at home has fallen into drug abuse but has vowed to kick the habit. WARNING: Distressing topic
Tragic twist in the death of man after weekend ‘stabbing’
Four days after the death of a man in his 30s, some residents of the normally peaceful neighbourhood in Kingaroy remained unaware of the tragedy that had occurred.
‘Sworn enemies’: Electrician ‘rejoiced’ in cop killings before bomb threat
An electrician who shared chilling posts celebrating the Wieambilla police shootings and ranted online about getting his own cop killing “high score” has ended up in a real life, terrifying stand-off outside a major Queensland station.
Police hunt for teens who assaulted woman, tried to steal car
Police are searching for two teenagers, including one who may be as young as 12 years old, who assaulted a woman and attempted to steal her car in the South Burnett.
‘Sh** happens’: Widower showed woman dead wife’s clothes, raped her
A retired meatworker has shown “no genuine signs of remorse” for his crime against a female friend he invited over for dinner two months after his wife died before doing the unthinkable. *Distressing.
250 charged, 300 offences in youth crime crackdown
With youth crime leading directly to multiple deaths in parts of the region, and breaking car theft records in others, Operation Whiskey Unison targeted local criminal hotspots in a sweeping campaign.
Police on hunt for man who terrorised Murgon locals
Police have released a statement urging anyone with information to come forward after a man with a face covering threatened members of the public on Wednesday morning.
Key dates detailed in businessman’s rape, sexual assault case
A Murgon magistrate has set two key dates in the rape and sexual assault case against a prominent South Burnett businessman.
Investigation launched after Kingaroy flat gutted in midday fire
The occupants of a converted timber unit complex in Albert Street were able to escape safely when fire broke out in the middle of the day. Photos, video:
‘A great friend’: Power station worker mourned after crash tragedy
Colleagues have paid tribute to a long-term power station worker as news of her death weeks after a horror crash spreads through a close-knit South Burnett community.
WATCH: Cop’s grave warning after 19yo clocks ‘insane’ 170km/h
A police officer’s plea to a 19-year-old Moondooner man caught at more than 70kmh over the speed limit along the Bunya Highway has been caught on bodycam after pulling the man over.
Police probe into man’s death continues
Police have given an important update into the investigation of the death of a man after he appeared at the Kingaroy Hospital with stab wounds.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Monday, March 11
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday.
Named: Man charged with arson after allegedly torching home
The identity of a man who police allege tried to burn down a Toowoomba home just as two people were leaving, can be revealed after he spent the night in the watch house. PHOTOS.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, March 8
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
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