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Record cancer care nurses investment

The possible reality of a Burnett cancer care nurse is a little closer after the Federal Health Minister Mark Butler announced a record investment...

Grant to ease flying fox pressures

Some funding has been granted to help ease the pressures for residents and businesses living near the flying fox roost at Blackbutt. Queensland councils...

Mine’s golden find

A Brisbane-based mining company has struck record-breaking amounts of gold at its site south-west of Eidsvold. Great Divide Mining released a statement to the Australian...

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Sport

First shoot of the year

The Kingaroy Clay Target Club welcomed close to 40 shooters to its first event of the new year over the weekend. A total of 39...

Cush Clothing Co. Sprintcars Queensland Speedweek Round 3

A strong crowd enjoyed a big night at Ian Boettcher Race Parts Kingaroy Speedway for Round 3 of the Cush Clothing Sprintcars Queensland Speedweek...

Top 6 at nationals

From the small rural town of Nanango to the sprawling metropolis of Melbourne, it was a real change of scenery for Nanango athlete Jessica....

Endurance riders go the distance

Sporting events are judged not simply by the winner but by the quality of the participants. The depth of talent in a team event,...

A look back at sport in 2025

It was a crazy year for sport this year, with a local club reaching a centenary, records broken and three local athletes making it...

Roy joins speedway team

Kingaroy Speedway has welcomed a new crew member this season, a mascot. The Ian Boettcher Race Parts Kingaroy Speedway held a naming contest to...

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Reflections on leadership and the road ahead for AgForce

Stepping into the role of CEO at AgForce has been both grounding and energising. It is an opportunity to understand an organisation with a...

Gayndah’s Christmas lights winners

Christmas lights were truly shining in Gayndah, with residents and businesses alike taking on the 2025 Gayndah Christmas Lights Competition. The competition is proudly...

Plan a healthy New Year

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period. ADF...

Ham it up with leftovers

A leg of Christmas ham is always a festive treat many families look forward to every year however, there always seems to be leftovers...

Christmas trees decorated from base to star

From small to big, simple to elaborate, Christmas trees can be decoarated in a many number of ways, with no two trees alike. We...

Outback mental health is a focus this festive season

While many Queenslanders are gearing up for their yearly dose of Christmas cheer, for some, it can be a really tough time. Isolation can impact...

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Teen charged with stabbing

A teenage girl, who allegedly stabbed a teenage woman with a knife, has been charged. Queensland Police Service reported that the 17-year-old Cherbourg girl...

Staying heat safe

As summer sets in and temperatures consistently hit the high 30s in the Burnett region and surrounds, it's important to look after each other...

Annabelle gives youthful voice to youth council

Another year, another youth council has wrapped up their experience. In 2025, Annabelle Stevens was a member of the South Burnett Youth Council, and...

Kayleigh double round on youth council

Another year, another cohort of youth council has graduated. In 2025, Kayleigh Johannesen was a member of the South Burnett Youth Council, and is...

Goomeri Foodworks NYE Rodeo ended 2025 with a massive day of action

Goomeri geared up for one of its biggest nights of the year, with the Goomeri Foodworks New Year’s Eve Rodeo once again sending 2025...

IN BRIEF: New years falls, crashes

Unfortunately, some Burnett residents hailed the new year in with a hospital visit. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson reported five incidents across the Burnett...