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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...

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Sport

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...

Hours of action at Kingaroy soccer carnival

Kingaroy's soccer fields hosted a staggering 50 hours of combined action across two days last weekend, with an annual carnival bringing in players from...

Burnett champions once again

The South Burnett Boars men's cricket team have won the Goodchild Shield grand final for the second year in a row, defeating Bundaberg 201-104...

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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...

Next youth parliament member?

Are you interested in how the government works, or passionate about your community? Applications are now open for the 2026 Queensland Youth Parliament. Nanango MP...

Beauty of the Burnett snapshots

North Burnett photographers are invited to share their favourite views of the region. The North Burnett Regional Council's Beauty of the Burnett Photography Competition...

Strong focus on quality

At Black’s Machinery Repairs, we help local agricultural, earthmoving and transport businesses stay productive by keeping their machines running reliably. With a strong focus on...

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Dingo kill knee jerk claim

K’gari dingo conservationists have accused the state government of an uninformed knee jerk reaction to the tragic death of Canadian visitor Piper James, whose...

Old herbicides to the rescue

Some time ago I had the occasion to venture down to an Area Wide Management of Weeds field day in southern inland New South...

Man charged after stabbing

A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the neck during an altercation at Blackbutt. Police reported a 40-year-old man was charged...

Brodie’s love for community

He might be younger and fresh-faced, but Brodie Savage is the first to admit he isn’t chasing the adrenalin-fuelled aspirations of a high acuity...

Gayndah’s rodeo action

Scores of cowboys, cowgirls and daredevils descended on the Gayndah Showgrounds arena on 25 January for the town's annual rodeo. The 2026 Gayndah Rodeo on...

Kingaroy welomes medical intern return

Kingaroy Hospital has welcomed two new medical interns this year, marking the return of junior doctors training in the region. Eiryn and Lousie are...

Crow’s new host

Crow FM has welcomed a new full time radio host to their team, with Lacey Walker taking to the air from 5pm Monday to...

Brooksy honored with golf day

Kingaroy local Ben Brooks’ passing on Australia Day 2022 left a deep and lasting absence in the community. Yet for the fourth consecutive year,...

Murgon celebrates Australia Day

Australia Day is a day for all Australians to celebrate, and the small rural town of Murgon was no different. Hosted by the Murgon...

Double trouble times three

It's double trouble times three, with Taabinga State School welcoming three sets of twins into their Prep cohort for 2026. The school welcomed the...