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Sydney goes to Canberra

Young Sydney Ziebell will be one of many Australian youth fronting up to Canberra’s Parliament House next week. Each of these young people live...

Gayndah’s glitzy grads

Burnett State College farwelled its 34 latest graduates at a picture-perfect formal last Friday. The Gayndah-based secondary school brought together friends, families and former schoolmates...

Ringsfield house reopened

Nanango's Ringsfield House transported visitors back in time as they explored the historic house, and enjoyed a Devonshire morning tea. The community came out...

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Sport

Mt Perry race day action

With 50s flair and typical racing excitement, Mount Perry came alive for their annual cup day. The five race meet at Mount Perry was...

IN ACTION: Rep cricketers vie for shield

It was a batting start to the day over the weekend, as Round 1 of the under -18 Don Macpherson Shield kicked off. On...

Action at the Kumbia races

The hot weather didn’t stop an excellent crowd from turning up at the Kumbia Race track on 5 November, ready to cheer on their...

Help him reach his ‘goal’

Sue and Chris Archer are very proud of their grandson Andrew Archer who has secured a spot in a highly acclaimed UK football training...

Hancock makes history

Taylah Hancock has made history, playing on the first ever Queensland Women’s University rugby league team. “Being selected for the first ever Queensland Uni...

Tips for athletes on staying cool

With temperatures increasing, it's becoming more important to keep your little athletes cool. Here are some top tips from South Burnett Little Athletics coaches...

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FORMALS: Kingaroy, Murgon, Gayndah grads celebrate

In the very last week of school Burnett students celebrated their last days as school students with their classmates at their formal. On Thursday,...

Chorale’s twist on traditional tunes

Just as you thought you knew your Christmas carols, South Burnett Chorale will put a twist on the traditional tunes. The choir will perform...

First of the Burnett formals fever

It was the first of the formal fever in the Burnett on Friday, 6 September. St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy farewelled eight students...

New medical equipment for Kingaroy Hospital

Following an $18,000 donation from Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary Inc., Kingaroy Hospital now has two new Airvos oxygen machines and an electronic scale. Registered Nurse Mandy...

Storms rock Burnett: power out, roads closed

North Burnett and South Burnett residents, along with many other households in southeast Queensland, were rocked by a severe storm last night. As a...

Missing girl from Nanango

Police are seeking urgent public assistance to find a 15-year-old girl missing from Nanango since Thursday morning, 14 November. The girl was last seen...

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Music for everyone

Enjoy a mix of classical and film music as South Burnett Community Orchestra celebrates 2024. The end of year concert on Saturday evening, 30...

Young Private from Tinny

A young WWI Private from Tingoora's story brought home the reality of war and sacrifices made by Australians at the Kingaroy Remembrance Day service....

Bunya to Border Koala Corridor

Calling all land owners, an expression of interest has been issued for the Koala Climate Corridors. The expression of interest is targeted towards landowners...

Wondai Cares for elderly

Wondai Cares is a new home care coordination service run by members of the community for members of the community. On Friday, 8 November,...

Head promises mining, water, roads

Freshly re-elected Callide MP Bryson Head has promised the North Burnett region increased mining exploration, new water projects and a focus on roads. Mr Head,...

St Johns Principal’s adieu

St John's Principal Karyn Bjelke-Petersen has witnessed many milestone moments from seeing the college grow to include Year 12s, to former students enrolling their...