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Tough break for Wide Bay’s warriors

Burnett players playing for the Wide Bay Regiment in last weekend's 47th Battalion carnival returned home from Toowoomba winless. Male and female players from Cherbourg,...

A day to remember for Rebecca and Donald

The Burnett region has many beautiful locations throughout, with many being the perfect wedding spots. Burnett Today put the call out to hear local...

Kumbia gathers to remember

Kumbia's Memorial Hall was packed on Anzac Day as the town's inhabitants honoured the service and sacrifice of Australia's and New Zealand's service personnel. The...

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Sport

First show and practice day a success

The South Burnett Quarter Horse Cutters celebrated their first show and practice day with plenty of interest. Over the weekend of Saturday, 11 and Sunday...

Scarlett a jump above the rest

Over the weekend, Nanango held their annual show, with an excellent turn out of competitors across all competitions. On Saturday, 18 April, all eyes...

Nanango undefeated at State Age

The girls from Nanango have done their club proud, emerging undefeated at Senior State Age. The Netball Queensland Senior State Age competition was held...

Walking football takes off

What began as a casual idea between two long‑time mates has quickly grown into one of the South Burnett’s most energetic and inclusive new...

Explosive footy season start

The 2026 South Burnett Rugby League was off to an exciting start over the weekend as six teams met on the field for the...

Proud to volunteer at parkrun

If you head along to Gayndah’s Riverwalk parkrun, Stacey Duncan might be one of the friendly faces greeting you. On Easter Saturday, 4 April,...

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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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Kingaroy remembers

Rain and sun in equal measure would not deter hundreds of South Burnett locals from attending Kingaroy's Anzac Day march and service on Saturday. The...

Sold Weaner sale

Elders Murgon pre-weighed weaner sale Friday, 17 April 2026. A very good quality yarding of 1012 head came to hand with weaner steers selling...

Record runs at the Autumn Decider

The thunder returned to the South Burnett on Saturday 18 April as the Kingaroy Speedway hosted the Autumn Decider. Sponsored by Blooms The Chemist,...

Firefighters battle hay shed inferno

Firefighters have arrived at a property in the North Burnett locality of Malmoe, where a hay shed has burst into flames. Just before 4:30pm on...

Country music under the stars

Kingaroy's Hillview Cottages played host to a new music event on Saturday night, inviting five country musicians from the Burnett and further afield to...

Sunwater launches ‘picture perfect’ competition

Local photographers are encouraged to share their most striking images of dams and lakes across the Burnett region. Water services company Sunwater has launched its...

Fun in the sun at Gayndah Show

It was all about having fun in the sun as Gayndah held their annual show. On Saturday, 11 April, a decent crowd flocked to...

Junior Champion among the Dexters

Over the weekend, Nanango held its annual show - but among the cattle, another event took place. On Saturday, 18 April, the Queensland Dexter...

Lest We Forget

The North Burnett's able-bodied men went abroad to fight for Australia in World War I - and many never returned. On the 111th anniversary...

Poem: The ANZACs

Burnett Junior Writers is a monthly feature allowing student-aged writers across the Burnett region to submit their short stories and poems and see them...