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Water woes laid out

Cherbourg's council has welcomed an audit report into its water infrastructure, which will see the local government organisation implement a range of improvements after...

‘Sweet’ new HQ plans take flight

A group of South Burnett beekeepers will at last have a permanent site to call home, with the region's council letting them lease a...

Rotary proud to support students

Kingaroy's graduates are going into the new year, confident of their tertiary studies thanks to support from Rotary. The Rotary Club of Kingaroy is...

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Sport

Tips for athletes on keeping active

The little athletics season is on Christmas break, which gives all athletes a chance to rest and recuperate over the festive season. Athletes and...

Speedway’s mega month

The sound of revving engines will fill the Kingaroy air throughout January, as the town's speedway hosts two three-day championship weekends, including its...

IN ACTION: Juniors in the Goomeri arena

It was action in Goomeri as the rural town held its annual New Year’s Eve Rodeo. On Tuesday, 31 December, 2024, the small rural town...

IN ACTION: Nanango’s first 2025 parkrun

Nanango’s parkrunners started the year strong with their first 2025 parkrun on Saturday, 4 January. The recent rain meant the normal track at the...

30+ PICS: Goomeri’s super rodeo

It was a super New Year’s Eve, as Goomeri held their annual NYE Rodeo. On Tuesday, 31 December, 2024, the small rural town of...

Hunter kicking goals in maroon

South Burnett futsal player Hunter Hansen is ready to represent his region and the state of Queensland at a national competition in January this...

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Grants for sporting champs

Flynn athletes have been given a boost ahead of Christmas. Athletes, including some from Mundubbera, were successful in round two of the Federal Government’s...

Region in disaster recovery mode

Recovering after the December 2024 and January 2025 rain and flood events will be the full focus of a new committee formed. The South...

Youth actors dazzle with puppets

More fun with the Nanango Youth Theatre awaits in the new year. On Wednesday, 11 December, the students delivered their heartwarming final performance of...

Wet New Year’s Day: Flooding, rainfall, closed roads

On New Year’s Day Burnett residents experienced another heavy downpour and flash flooding, following on from several major rain and flood events throughout December....

Intense rain, swiftwater rescues, sandbags available

Intense, heavy rainfall saw many of Kingaroy's streets flooded in the last couple of days of 2024. December 2024 continues to be wet, with...

What’s on this new year’s eve

With the end of the year fast approaching, how are you planning to bring in the New Year? Here’s a glimpse at what’s...

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New year road repairs

The new year will see another package of flood restoration works in the North Burnett start. The damage on a number of roads caused...

A gourmet gift to the world

The Queensland man who became an important leader of the now worldwide macadamia nut industry, Ian McConachie has come a long way since boyhood...

TRC adopts new budget

Toowoomba Regional Council remains on track to deliver an operating surplus for the 2024/25 financial year. During the November ordinary meeting, on 19 November,...

Creating a business you love

BIEDO looks to continue inspiring entrepreneurs to build businesses they love in the Burnett. The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation held a successful Create...

Burnett’s Best with… Yarraman bakery

Yarramans Bakery is a well-known little gem in the middle of town. Burnett Today got to know the owner, Franka Mills, chatting to her...

Mates make region safer

A pair of fresh faces will help to keep the peace in the South Burnett, with Constables Isaack Thomas and Nathan Biggs starting their...