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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...

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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...

A scorpions showdown

It was a scorpions showdown at the Nanango fields last weekend. In stage two junior cricket, the Nanango Scorpions Yellow went up against Nanango...

Gayndah’s parkrun turns five

Gayndah's beloved riverside parkrun event celebrated its fifth birthday on Saturday, with a large turnout of runners and volunteers coming along for the occasion. The...

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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...

Exclusion zone in place after Blackbutt chemical spill

Police and firefighters cordoned off a Blackbutt North intersection on Friday afternoon to respond to a hazardous materials spill. A spokesperson for the Queensland Fire...

Be wary of romance scam

Scammers have become good at tugging the heart strings around Valentine's Day. The National Anti-Scam Centre has released its final quarter scam statistics, revealing...

Remembering the Sheik

The musical memories that were created for a legion of fans across Australia by the legendary Chad Morgan will be revived in Childers on...

Mac always wants some more

Mac the Moodle from Nanango is a clever boy and has a big appetite. Owner Cailan Bloomfield shared his three-year-old dog, which is a...

Woman missing after house fire declared crime scene

A woman is missing after a fire which destroyed her home in Mulgildie on Wednesday morning. Patricia Young, 65, was last seen at her Oak...

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School leaders for Mount Perry State School

New year, new school leaders, with four students raising their hands to become school leaders for Mount Perry State School. Year 6 students Axel...

Keen to lead at Proston

With the new year comes new school leaders. Proston State School welcomed 10 new student leaders, all who are eager to represent and lead...

Musicians band together

The South Burnett is blessed with a thriving, exciting and unified music scene. South Burnett music advocates Fitzy and Clare have been thrilled to...

Volunteers recognised for dedication to South Burnett

Australia Day is an excellent opportunity to celebrate local heroes, including dedicated volunteers. On 25 January, South Burnett Regional Council 2026 Australia Day awards...

Fair all stamped up

Stamp enthusiasts kicked off the year with Nanango's 39th annual stamp fair. Collectors from more than a dozen stamp clubs gathered at the Nanango...

Gardens, joy and colours of Burnett

Gardens, the South Burnett’s palette and joy are the muses of the art at Wondai’s gallery this month. Wondai Regional Art Gallery welcomed four...

Gliding duo soar to dizzying heights

A Queensland glider pilot has used the Bond Springs airstrip, home to the Alice Springs Gliding Club, as a base to set more than...

A problem caterpillar

This week's column is intended to be a big wake up call for our many mungbean growers and agronomists in the northern region. Take a...

Wheatlands’ trio of leaders

Wheatlands State School's three student leaders for 2026 have vowed to lead by example. Dean, Mila and Spencer were named as the small South Burnett...

Eidsvold’s new school leaders

Eidsvold State School has welcomed seven new school leaders to their ranks, with the students eager to lead their peers. The role of secondary...