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Boynewood’s capable leaders

Pupils at Boynewood State School can this year rely on a large student council body and an eager school captain. A total of 12 kids...

Council to foot half of tree bill

A sports club who had problematic trees has secured support from council to help cover the removal cost. South Burnett Regional Council resumed...

Wuruma Dam reopened

Families are set to enjoy the revamped recreation facilities at Wuruma Dam. The North Burnett Dam's facilities, including the campground, and lookout areas received...

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Sport

President’s Day in the rain

Over the weekend, nine lawn bowls clubs converged on Kingaroy for the Kingaroy President's Day. Despite the rain on Sunday, 15 February, the Kingaroy...

Fuller shines as All Star

North Burnett-born First Nations footy star Trai Fuller donned the second representative jersey of his career over the weekend. Fuller, 28, who plays for the...

Racing on despite the rain

Despite the wet weather conditions over the weekend, this didn’t stop the Nanango Races from putting on an excellent performance of horse power. On...

North’s athletes make push for states

Over a dozen budding athletes from the North Burnett took on and conquered an annual regional competition over the weekend. The Gayndah and Monto Little...

Fuller gets second rep call

North Burnett-born First Nations footy star Trai Fuller will don the second representative jersey of his career on Sunday. Fuller, 28, was named the Indigenous...

Burnett snubbed in carnival shake-up

Queensland Rugby League has defended its decision to scale back 2026's 47th Battalion carnival, forcing the majority of last year's teams to amalgamate into...

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Community News

Learn about natural burial

A rare insight into 'natural burial' will be provided at a community Q&A discussion. The session hosted by Virgo Funerals' funeral director and celebrant...

Meet some Burnett pets

Burnett pets come in all shapes, sizes and shades but all seem to have a big personality and are very much loved. National Love...

INFO APPEAL: Murgon break-ins

Police are appealing for information regarding two break and enters in Murgon during January. The first incident occurred on 4 January at 10.50pm where...

Dinner to celebrate love

Couples from right across the Burnett took the opportunity last weekend to spend a special moment with their sweetheart. Saturday 14 February marked Valentine's...

Cooyar’s packed show schedule

The 2026 Cooyar Show promises to be a family-friendly day of entertainment. The first of many events at the Cooyar Showgrounds on Saturday 21 February...

Resilience boost for Crow FM

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund has reached Round 124, and continues to deliver for the community. Wondai's very own Crow FM was announced to...

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‘We won’t sleep till we find a cure’

The South Burnett Relay for Life committee won't sleep until a cure for cancer is found. It's big news for the Relay team, as...

Child shot at Chahpingah

A teenage girl is in hospital after she was shot in the arm at a South Burnett property on Tuesday evening. The Queensland Ambulance Service...

Valentine fashion at Nanango Races

Despite the wet weather conditions over the weekend, it didn't dampen the spirits of those who attended the Nanango Races. On Saturday, 14 February,...

Funding to boost iconic berry festival

The iconic Mundubbera Blueberry Festival has received significant funding to assist with the running of their 2026 festival. Mundubbera Blueberry Festival was recently announced...

Tractor fire at Haly Creek

A burning tractor south-west of Kingaroy triggered a large response by firefighters on Tuesday afternoon. The Queensland Fire Department sent five crews to the intersection...

Shine at Music Awards night

The Kingaroy Golf Club will play host to one of the region’s most anticipated celebrations on 19 March with this year’s South Burnett Music...

MBDA focus on business

The Murgon Business and Development Association Inc. (MBDA) gathered for its first meeting of 2026 on Thursday, 12 February, at the Royal Hotel, bringing...

Man critical after Wonbah crash

A man is in a life-threatening condition after his car plunged several metres down an embankment near Mount Perry today. Firefighters, paramedics and police are...

Leaders for St Pat’s

Another year, another round of school leaders. St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Nanango welcomed three new Year 6 School leaders, all eager to...

Nanango’s young leaders

A group of five Year 6 students at Nanango State School have promised to spend their time as school leaders by helping their peers...