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’I’m buggered’: Nationals leader quits party’s top job

Nationals leader David Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would step down as leader of the Nationals, saying he’s had enough. Mr Littleproud said he would...

Disaster Group remains at ‘stand up’ as clean-up begins

Heavy rainfall and flooding was experienced across the Burnett earlier this week. South Burnett Regional Council were relieved to report on Tuesday, 10 March...

Murgon Show is postponed

Heavy rain earlier in the week saw Murgon Show Society make the early call to postpone their annual agricultural show. The Wide Bay Burnett...

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Sport

Rocky season start for Burnett’s NRL stars

The start of the 2026 NRL season did not pan out well for the Burnett's three representatives in Selwyn Cobbo, Trai Fuller and Owen...

Red Ants’ season warm-up

Warming up for a great season ahead, the Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club hosted two trial games last weekend. The Red Ants opened up...

Lily takes out Junior Sportsperson

At the annual South Burnett Regional Council Australia Day Awards, it allowed local young sportsmen and sportswomen to be recognised for their sporting achievements....

Jumps a plenty

Little Athletics is an excellent opportunity for kids to get active and learn some new skills. South Burnett Little Athletics' weekly meets at Taabinga...

First Matt Ballin Cluster

Junior players launched their year of rugby league with the inaugural Matt Ballin Cluster event. The set of under-7s, 9s and 11s matches hosted by...

Jumps galore at weekly Little Athletics

From a quick 800m to high jump, discus to long jump, little athletes were busy training in a variety of athletic events. On Wednesday,...

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Show and sale success

Eidsvold - 25/02/2026 800 head of cattle were sold at the annual Eidsvold Santa / Santa Infused Show and Special Store Sale held at...

Games On! for grassroots sport

The Queensland Government has announced the launch of the second round of their Games On! program, backing local Queensland sporting clubs with $30 million...

Successful open day for Animal Management Centre

The South Burnett Regional Council Animal Management Centre held their official opening on Saturday, 14 February. Despite the wet weather, many turned up to...

Community invited to have their say on D’Aguilar Highway safety improvements

Members of the community are invited to have their say on safety improvements along a high risk section of the D'Aguilar Highway that has...

Spate of Wondai, Murgon break and enters

Police are currently investigating a spate of recent break and enters in the Murgon and Wondai areas. It is unknown whether any of these...

First 5 Forever storytime

North Burnett families are invited to embrace the power of storytelling this year by heading to their local library for storytime. The First 5 Forever...

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Flood warnings across Burnett

Heavy rainfall and flooding has been experienced across the Burnett over the last few days. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts the rain event will...

Firies rescue people, pets trapped in floods

First responders had to rescue two people from floodwaters in the Burnett region between Sunday night and Monday morning. The Queensland Fire Department's swiftwater rescue...

Delightful starry dinner

Rain cleared up for a delightful evening under the stars in support of LifeFlight last Saturday. The annual fundraiser Dinner Under The Stars...

Blackbutt DFV walk and dinner a success

The Blackbutt Walk for Domestic and Family Violence held on Wednesday, 25 February, was a big success. At the walk, 10 community members joined...

What was your memory with Kingaroy Senior Citizens?

It was a special time, as Kingaroy Senior Citizens celebrated their 50th anniversary. The Kingaroy Town Common Hall was packed as locals and visiting...

Comedy for aged care villa

Comedy for a Cause has been a great success for the Blackbutt community in their efforts to bring about the Blackbutt Benarkin Aged Care...

Infrastructure upgrades on wish list

North Burnett Regional Council will lobby for better local government funding to address aged water and sewerage infrastructure. The North Burnett councillors decided at...

Man fights for life after truck-car crash

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a truck and car crash in the South Burnett this morning. Emergency services attended...

Multiple deaths prompt an urgent road safety plea

The Queensland Police Service is urging motorists to take greater care on roads following a tragic week, with six lives lost in five days. These...

Long road ahead for Gayndah library repairs

Over four months ago an early-morning car crash shut down Gayndah's library and customer service building, but locals will have to continue waiting for...