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Store repairs put on hold

Cherbourg's council has voted to delay repairs to a recently-vacated store building on the town's main street. The Cherbourg Store on 20 Barambah Avenue, also...

Boy charged after crime spree

Police have arrested another child whom they believe is linked to a group allegedly responsible for a string of crimes in the South Burnett...

Farmer gives back after rescue mission

It took only seconds for Queensland farmer Clive Weier to lose his arm in an auger - and a split-second reaction from his neighbour...

Kingaroy remembers

Sold Weaner sale

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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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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...

Poem: What they didn’t tell the ANZAC’s

In honour of the ANZACs who served and sacrificed, this month of Burnett Junior Writers features poems inspired by the ANZAC Spirit. Eli Richards...

North Burnett’s Anzac Day guide

Communities throughout the North Burnett will commemorate the immortal landing at Gallipoli on Saturday. The North Burnett's Anzac Day events this year take place in...

Little Red a champion steer

At the 117th Nanango Show, the cattle section saw some strong competition. On Saturday, 18 April, cattle of all breeds and sizes took to...

‘Friar’ a citrus hall of famer

A North Burnett citrus industry stalwart had his lifetime of service to farming honoured at a gala dinner in March. Henry Allan 'Friar' Meyer OAM...

Burnett projects snag government veteran grants

The Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL sub-branch and the South Burnett Regional Council were among the major winners of an inaugural Queensland Government grant round supporting projects...

Five ways to a better Cherbourg

A collective of dedicated Cherbourg locals has revived a multi-agency group in the community with the aim of effecting tangible change as early as...