Thirty people have been charged with 91 offences after a three-day police operation across the South Burnett region. Operation Lionrock ran from 19 to 21 October and targeted property, vehicle and drug-related crime. Police allege a 17-year-old boy was involved in a vehicle theft and armed robbery in Murgon and Moffatdale, and he has been charged with 21 offences. A 22-year-old Kingaroy woman has been charged over cocaine found during a search warrant. Acting Inspector Scott Prendergast said police will keep targeting criminal activity across the region.
A 20-year-old Tiaro man faces 10 charges after an alleged dangerous driving spree across the South Burnett. Police allege the grey Holden Commodore forced another vehicle off the road and ran several red lights. The driver allegedly crashed into a Toyota Hilux at Benair, then ran into nearby bushland before he was arrested. A 16-year-old passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The man has been remanded to appear in Maryborough Magistrates Court on November 10. Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A 20-year-old Tiaro man has been charged with ten offences over an alleged dangerous driving spree across the South Burnett region on 20 October. Police allege the driver forced another vehicle off the road, ran red lights and drove on the wrong side of the road before a crash at Benair. He fled on foot into bushland but was arrested near the Benair Road and Bunya Highway intersection. A 16-year-old passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He is due to appear in Maryborough Magistrates Court on 10 November.
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South Burnett Regional Council will begin bitumen reseal works on a list of local roads on Monday 26 October 2026. The work involves a hot bitumen seal, followed by line marking where needed. Temporary lane closures and traffic control will be in place, and there may be noise and some limits to roadside access. Work will run Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm, and is expected to finish by Friday 6 November 2026, subject to weather and resources. Funding comes from federal and Queensland government programs and the council.
Police have charged four teenage boys over the alleged theft of a vehicle from Bjelke-Peterson Dam and an armed robbery in Murgon. Police allege the group stole a 2018 Hyundai Tucson overnight on Monday. Early Tuesday, one occupant allegedly threatened staff with a hammer at a Macalister Street service station while another filled the vehicle with fuel, and the group drove off without paying. The vehicle was found burnt out in Cherbourg later that morning, and the four boys were taken into custody shortly after. Three of the boys were due to appear in Kingaroy Children's Court on Wednesday.
Police have charged four teenage boys over the alleged theft of a vehicle from Moffatdale and an armed robbery in Murgon on October 13. Police allege one occupant threatened fuel station staff with a hammer while another filled the vehicle and they drove off without paying. The vehicle was later found burnt out in Cherbourg, and the boys were taken into custody a short time later. Three of the boys are due to appear in Kingaroy Childrens Court on October 14. A fourth boy has been dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
The Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum in Murgon hosted its annual Heritage Day, showcasing traditional skills and local history. Visitors enjoyed demonstrations of rope-making, blacksmithing, and dairy cattle milking, while others took cart rides or observed plough horses. The refurbished 'Our History' building attracted attention, as did exhibits on the Ned Kelly legend. Volunteers managed busy barbecues and canteens, with attendees exploring historic buildings and memorabilia. The event also featured vintage vehicles from the South Burnett Antique Motor Club.
The South Burnett Cricket Association’s 2026-27 competition begins on Saturday with three games. The Saints will play Kingaroy Services at Taabinga State School, while Murgon Diggers face Wooroolin Warriors at Murgon Showground. Meanwhile, the Wooroolin Warriors’ A Grade team competes in the Gympie Cricket Association’s competition, and the Tingoora Vikings play in the Dalby Cricket Association competition. A grading day for junior cricketers in the South Burnett will be held on October 17 at Murgon Showground.
