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Gayndah getting drought ready

The time is now to be prepared for the next prolonged drought. North Burnett residents and businesses were the last to have their say...

Love is in the air at local races

Calling all fashion divas and race junkies. Love is in the air this weekend at the Nanango Race Club as they host their Valentines...

Woman missing since house fire found

A 65-year-old woman who was last seen just hours before her Mulgildie home burned down on Wednesday has been found. When firefighters arrived at Mulgildie's...

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A scorpions showdown

It was a scorpions showdown at the Nanango fields last weekend. In stage two junior cricket, the Nanango Scorpions Yellow went up against Nanango...

Gayndah’s parkrun turns five

Gayndah's beloved riverside parkrun event celebrated its fifth birthday on Saturday, with a large turnout of runners and volunteers coming along for the occasion. The...

Sippel’s record-breaking game

Murgon's Jared Sippel had a record-breaking knock during Gympie Gold's Saturday, 24 January match against Tewantin Noosa, scoring a massive 224 runs in his...

Jumps and throws a plenty at weekly Little Athletics meet

There were throws, jumps and sprints aplenty as little athletes converged on the Taabinga State School oval. On Wednesday, 4 February, South Burnett Little...

Clays fly at Kingaroy shoot

Over 120 shooters from all over Queensland and New South Wales converged on the Kingaroy Clay Target Club's range last weekend to take part...

Wooroolin take grand final match

Wooroolin Warriors took the victory from Gympie Harlequins in an exciting match for their A Grade grand final on Saturday 31 January. The Wooroolin Warriors...

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Remembering the Sheik

The musical memories that were created for a legion of fans across Australia by the legendary Chad Morgan will be revived in Childers on...

Mac always wants some more

Mac the Moodle from Nanango is a clever boy and has a big appetite. Owner Cailan Bloomfield shared his three-year-old dog, which is a...

Woman missing after house fire declared crime scene

A woman is missing after a fire which destroyed her home in Mulgildie on Wednesday morning. Patricia Young, 65, was last seen at her Oak...

GCBF applications now open

Does your community group have a project they are saving up for? Applications are currently being accepted for the first round of the Gambling...

First aid every parent should know

As students head back to school, Australia's National First Aid Courses is urging parents and educators to brush up on basic first aid. This...

Local expertise, family values, and industry leading support

For more than 25 years, Seng’s Sales and Service has stood as a trusted name across the South Burnett and Wide Bay regions. A...

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Catch-ups at Ringsfield House

Fresh scones, live music and history to uncover awaited visitors to Ringsfield House last weekend. The historic house at Nanango opens its doors on...

Learning from world’s best

A young aspiring engineer is getting an opportunity of a lifetime to learn from the world’s best. Kingaroy’s Brendon Newman has been awarded the...

Funding runs out for Cherbourg elders’ group

A consultative body of Cherbourg elders has ceased operations after the state government declined further funding commitments. The Cherbourg Elders Advisory Group, intended to confer...

Kingaroy joins GDL family

The experienced South Burnett livestock professionals at Grant Daniel and Long are eager to meet clients face-to-face at their recently completed Kingaroy office. GDL's Kingaroy...

Blackbutt Lions recognised for dedication

At the 2026 Australia Day Awards held in Proston on 25 January 2026, nine volunteer community groups and committees eagerly waited to see which...

Long roads service honour

A long-term council worker will mark 41 years with South Burnett Regional Council next week. Plant Operator Craig Handford has been a reliable and...

Battery farm planned for solar site

The neighbours of a Kingaroy solar farm fear their quality of life could be further eroded by developer Metlen's plans to build a 20-container...

Burnett’s Best with… Cailan Bloomfield

The Dimond Book Garden has come under new management, with 19-year-old South Burnett local Cailan Bloomfield taking the reins. Living in the South Burnett...

Amanda recognised for SES dedication

Recognised for her more than 16 years of service to the Nanango SES, Amanda Johnson received the Emergency Services Medal. "It's definitely a bit...

Out and about at Nanango markets

Market goers browsed through numerous stalls at the Nanango Country Markets. Stalls ranged from produce, books and crafts, to plants and second hand goods. The...