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Region speaks on nuclear

South Burnett stakeholders spoke out for and against a nuclear power station in the region at a Commonwealth Government hearing in Nanango earlier this...

Booubyjan shots in calendar

A Booubyjan photographer's view of all things rural will be captured in a 2025 calendar. Rural Aid's Spirit of the Bush photography competition had...

Late night Taabinga crash

Emergency services attended to a single-vehicle crash at Taabinga late last night. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson reported that the single-vehicle crash occurred on...

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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...

Race one victors

It was fast paced action at the 2024 Kumbia races, as people braved the heat to cheer on their favorite horse. On 5 November,...

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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...

Handmade Christmas markets

Head along to Nanango's Ringsfield House for some early Christmas shopping. Nanango Handmade will be hosting their first handmade market on Saturday 16 and...

Mt Perry Races on track to be a winner

The 2024 Mount Perry Race Day is on track to be a winner, with a five-race program set for this Saturday. On 16 November,...

Burnett likely target for storms

Weather forecasters have put the Wide Bay-Burnett on alert, warning of potentially severe thunderstorms in the South and North Burnett and Gympie areas for...

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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...

Blue Roo’s play a triumph

A cast of talented South Burnett actors living with disabilities showcased a heartwarming play about friendship at the Kingaroy Town Hall. A Small Day Out...

Former mayor now a Uni Fellow

Former South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has been honoured by being inducted as a Fellow of the University of Southern Queensland. Mr Otto shared the...

Stonehouse lit up by stars

Moore Stonehouse hosted a night under the stars. The Stonehouse Under the Stars event was a stunning success, with attendees enjoying exploring the Stonehouse...