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Fishing Classic hooks next generation of anglers

Young Burnett anglers aged 3 to 17 are being invited to take part in the Aussie Junior Fishing Classic. This national fishing competition is...

Nick named local achiever

Australia Day saw the perfect opportunity to recognise all the region’s local achievers. The Blackbutt/ Benarkin area saw three of their residents nominated for...

Carol is Bunya achiever

It was a battle between Maidenwell and the Bunya Mountains in the Local Achievers award. At the South Burnett Regional Council Australia Day Awards...

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Sport

Juniors ‘love’ tournament

Kingaroy hosted some up and coming junior tennis players last weekend. The Kingaroy round of the Junior Development Series 2026 was held at the...

Roos pull out of comp

Less than a month before the start of the 2026 season, the Monto Roos announced they would not be fielding a side in the...

Kingaroy Golf Club celebrates junior girls scholarship recipients

The Kingaroy Golf Club hosted a special presentation afternoon to celebrate its Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship holders, marking an important milestone for...

Roos fall to Kingaroy

The Goondiwindi Roos have suffered a heartbreaking 3–2 defeat to Kingaroy, conceding a last-minute goal in a dramatic and ill-tempered contest in Toowoomba on...

Two run lead wins final

The stage 3 grand final was decided by just two runs between Murgon Stage 3 and Nanango Scorpions Stage 3. The two clashed for...

Close stage 2 grand final

It was a tense, close battle for the South Burnett junior stage 2 premiership title. Nanango Scorpions stage 2 Purple had the home field...

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Hivesville CWA’s devonshire delight

Hivesville CWA ladies served up a divine treat last weekend, complete with great treats and craft activities. Ladies from fellow Wondai and Nanango...

Long cattle tick battle

Cattle ticks have been a bug bear of the beef industry for a very long time. That is unlikely to change. Over the course...

Latest from parkinson’s support group

South Burnett Parkinson's Support Group's informal meeting was held at the Murgon RSL Sub Branch on Monday, 23 February. Carmen opened the meeting at...

Boost for innovation

Fempro Armour founder Stephanie Bofinger is making waves in the sporting world. Her revolutionary body armour has transformed sports like motorsports, AFL, NRL and...

Blood moon snapshots

Sharp-eyed Burnett locals spotted a rare sighting earlier this month. Over the Burnett, a blood moon rose on Tuesday evening, 3 March. The total...

Meet St Patrick’s new principal

St Patrick's Primary School Nanango's new principal is a familiar face around school. Sarah McCarthy has stepped into the role of Principal at St...

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Arrears auction falls short

The North Burnett Regional Council's recent auction of five properties whose owners had failed to pay their rates was just a partial success, with...

Bank’s generous grants celebrated

The CTC Nanango Neighbourhood Centre was filled with local organisations and community groups on Monday 16 March as volunteers and special guests gathered to...

Council’s plan to get disaster-ready

Cherbourg's council has approved a range of measures to safeguard the town from future natural disasters following this month's devastating flooding that blocked access...

Celebrating Wondai’s future musicians

Five of the younger members of the Wondai Town Band had the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in an Enrichment Camp. In early January...

Celebrating 10 years of dedicated service

After 10 years of serving the South Burnett community, Lutheran Services celebrates its anniversary. On Monday, 23 March, the Lutheran Services team celebrated its...

Talent show, DJ at free youth expo

Music, talent show and fun awaits South Burnett youth during the school holidays. The CTC Youth Expo will be held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds...

Students learn about news

Coolabunia State School Years 1 and 2 students took an excursion to visit the Kingaroy CBD. During their outing on Friday 20 March, the...

Wragge to stay as Cherbourg’s deputy mayor

Cherbourg's council has elected to stop the annual rotation of its deputy mayor role among its four councillors, voting to keep incumbent officeholder Gordon...

New safety equipment for Heritage Centre volunteers

It's exciting news for the Yarraman Heritage Centre as they receive a grant to help in their purchasing of new equipment and safety gear...

Brianna named Emerging Leader

Monto Show Society President Brianna Hockey has been named Queensland Ag Shows' 2026 Emerging Leader winner. The Queensland Agricultural Shows awards were held on...