36 children dead: Tragic stories of young lives taken
A teen born to lead. A girl who dreamed of being a doctor. A lad who just got his licence. A boy who loved fishing. We reveal the stories of the 36 children lost to alleged unlawful acts in 2022.
Police & Courts
Good behaviour bond extended for former Gympie man
A ex Maccas worker convicted of possessing and distributing horrific child exploitation material, found himself in a Kingaroy court this week.
Terrifying ordeal as thug chokes, then bombards victim with texts
A woman took shelter at a nearby school after running from a Goomeri painter who tried to pour alcohol over head and choked her.
Little girl allegedly raped over eight years, court hears
A South Burnett man is accused of raping a little girl over eight years. The young alleged victim is due to give evidence at trial in Kingaroy District Court.
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PACKING: Man hides marijuana down pants
Kingaroy Police locate and charge five men and women with possessing dangerous drugs and utensils.
‘Disgraceful:’ Man jailed for assault on security guard
A man has been jailed after he assaulted a security guard at a supermarket during strict COVID-19 protocols.
One drunk mini motorbike ride ends in massive fine
Nanango man caught driving mini bike almost three and a half times over limit.
Police’s warning to drivers follows several close calls
‘It’s only by good luck this year’s road fatalities haven’t exceeded last year’s total’
Man charged with serious assaulting cops with rocks
ONE young Burnett man and a teenager were involved in a serious incident with police after a vehicle inspection.
Young man awaits DVO and choking charges behind bars
The 20-year-old’s lawyer said they will be contesting the Crown’s ‘word on word’ case.
Police detect fake notes and violent behaviour
Burnett police are urging the community to stay vigilant against counterfeit notes and violence.
Night on the town ends in assault in the street
‘I’m going to kill you, you’ll be dead before you get there’: Court hears details of early morning assault.
South Burnett welcomes new Magistrate
Meet the former Fitzgerald Inquiry lawyer and founding president of the Environmental Defenders Office of Northern Queensland.
BURNETT DRUG BUSTS: Everything we know so far
Police have seized over $650k worth of drugs in the South Burnett since September last year.
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