New details emerge after dad charged with son’s manslaughter
A snake venom expert is expected to speak at a court hearing later this year after a South Burnett father was charged with manslaughter following his 11-year-old’s death.
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Buck’s party ends in agony for groom after dirt bike crash
A groom enjoying a buck’s party with mates has been flown to hospital after suffering pelvis and back injuries. It was one of three dirt bike incidents in three days where a chopper had to be called.
Smashed avo farmer runs amok after tough year
A drunken avocado farm worker ended up in several fights and then handcuffs after he took on the manager at his local pub, resisted arrest, shoulder barged the pub door and tried to grab cars as they drove past.
Named: Abattoir workers charged with animal cruelty
Two Swickers staff members allegedly caught on camera kicking, whipping and killing a sow have fronted a South Burnett court.
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Woman caught stealing from Big W on multiple occasions
A thief who was caught stealing from Big W in Kingaroy was dealt with at Kingaroy Magistrates Court this morning.
Accused murderer has his case adjourned
A TOOWOOMBA man charged with murder, arson and cruelty to an animal has had his case adjourned in the city’s Magistrates Court.
Woman hides under bed to avoid arrest
DRUGS, weapons, search warrant hide-and-seek; Nanango police reveal this weeks most difficult cases.
Kingaroy woman launches keyboard at Heritage Bank worker
A Kingaroy woman has hurled a keyboard and eftpos machine in a bank before trying to enter the locked staff area.
86-year-old accused woman granted bail by court
AN 86-YEAR-OLD Toowoomba woman charged after an alleged neighbourhood dispute has been granted bail by a city court.
Man slapped with huge fine after high-speed police pursuit
A man has driven at speeds 50 kilometres per hour over the speed limit and on the wrong side of the road to evade Burnett police.
CRIME WRAP: Central Burnett police face tough week
RANDOM attacks, drug offences, stealing, and drink driving: what Murgon, Cherbourg, and Wondai police dealt with last week.
RECAP: Six of the biggest fines handed out in August
From high speed police pursuits, to drink driving and the illegal flying of a drone, these are some of the biggest fines handed out in August.
Man charged with drug offences after search of Murgon home
A Murgon man will face court after he was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of drugs during a police search.
REPORT: Drugs lead the way for South Burnett crime data
A deep dive into the last two years of crime in the region has uncovered some staggering statistics.
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