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Meet Blackbutt’s school leaders

Blackbutt State School has three passionate Year 6 leaders at its helm this year, ready to make a difference. Billie and Christopher are both...

Stand together against DV

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) affects people from all walks of life. It does not discriminate by age, culture, gender or ability. At South...

Giving to breakfast club

The ladies of Wooroolin QCWA have gone above and beyond with another donation to the Kingaroy State High School Breakfast Club. On Tuesday, 10...

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Sport

Records, medals and PBs

It was action on the track and field as athletes from Nanango attended the 2026 regional competition. Over the weekend of Saturday 7 February...

Medals aplenty for local club

There was some exciting action over the first weekend of February, as athletes from the South Burnett travelled over to the Sunshine Coast. Over...

Goomeri NYE Rodeo named Rodeo of Year

From the bucking action of bulls and broncs, to the talent and coordination needed for the fast paced barrel race, Goomeri New Years Eve...

President’s Day in the rain

Over the weekend, nine lawn bowls clubs converged on Kingaroy for the Kingaroy President's Day. Despite the rain on Sunday, 15 February, the Kingaroy...

Fuller shines as All Star

North Burnett-born First Nations footy star Trai Fuller donned the second representative jersey of his career over the weekend. Fuller, 28, who plays for the...

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...

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Community News

‘Flying fox’ inbound at Benarkin

The South Burnett Regional Council is installing a new flying fox zip line at Benarkin's First Settlers' Park to the tune of $85,000. Council advised...

Back to school boost

Back to school budgets can be tight as the cost of going back to school adds up. The Queensland, Crisafulli Government has implemented the...

Nanango butchers a cut above

The team at Nanango's Paleo Beef Direct have made it their mission to provide the Burnett with the highest-quality meat in all of Queensland. Ian...

Precedent set

Parliament was recalled in January to deliver a national condolence motion for the innocent victims of the Bondi attack and to debate hate speech...

Learn about natural burial

A rare insight into 'natural burial' will be provided at a community Q&A discussion. The session hosted by Virgo Funerals' funeral director and celebrant...

Meet some Burnett pets

Burnett pets come in all shapes, sizes and shades but all seem to have a big personality and are very much loved. National Love...

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Yellowbelly comp reels in success

More than 400 anglers took to Boondooma Dam last weekend despite the drizzly rain. The 2026 Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Family Fishing Competition was held...

Two sales for Biggenden

Biggenden - 02/02/2026 Biggenden Meatworks andStore Sale saw cattle drawn from Theodore, Mount Larcom, Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Booubyjan, Cloyna, Kilkivan, Woolooga, Tiaro, Maryborough, Hervey...

Boynewood’s capable leaders

Pupils at Boynewood State School can this year rely on a large student council body and an eager school captain. A total of 12 kids...

Council to foot half of tree bill

A sports club who had problematic trees has secured support from council to help cover the removal cost. South Burnett Regional Council resumed...

Wuruma Dam reopened

Families are set to enjoy the revamped recreation facilities at Wuruma Dam. The North Burnett Dam's facilities, including the campground, and lookout areas received...

Probation for ‘targeted’ thefts, threats

A Cherbourg mother of two will serve a year on probation after a series of thefts and other offences in the South Burnett last...

School leaders for Saint Mary’s

With the 2026 school year underway, schools around the region welcomed their new school leaders. Saint Mary’s Catholic College Kingaroy saw four students raise...

New animal centre officially opens

Despite the wet and dreary weather, it didn't stop people from coming and finding their new pet. On Saturday 14 February, the South Burnett...

Flood rescues after heavy rain

First responders rescued several motorists in the North Burnett who became trapped in floodwaters over the weekend, as heavy rain impacted the region. The Queensland...

Teen dies days after rollover

Police have confirmed a 17-year-old from the North Burnett, whose car plunged off an embankment on Gin Gin-Mount Perry Road on Monday, has died...