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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...

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Sport

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...

Embracing bushranger heritage

The South Burnett Shooters spent the Australia Day weekend stepping back in time, hosting their annual Bush Rangers Shoot. On Saturday, 24 January, participants...

Future racers of Speedway

With Kingaroy being the hub of Speedway over the Australia Day weekend, all eyes were on the future of the industry. Kids Royal was...

Burnett bush leagues stay the path

The North and South Burnett regions will continue to hold their own separate rugby league competitions in the 2026 season, quashing rumours of an...

Kingaroy’s mega swim carnival

The Kingaroy Redfins hosted 20 fellow swimming clubs from the Burnett and beyond for an annual competition over the weekend. Kingaroy's swimming pool was packed...

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Come visit ‘Bloketopia’

This weekend head on over to Mount Perry to visit ‘Bloketopia’. The Mount Perry Art Gallery will be hosting an exhibition by ‘The Men...

Built for performance, ready for anything

For reliable machinery backed by genuine local service, Ken Mills Machinery continues to be a trusted name across the South Burnett. Proudly family owned...

Extension for David Bryce awards

Regional artists have an extra few days to get their entries into the highly acclaimed David Bryce Rural Award 2026. The entries, which were...

Blackbutt Singers plan out 35th year

The Blackbutt Singers Executive met on Monday, 12 January to consolidate their plans for this 35th year of entertaining the public. The choir's rehearsals will...

Growing native midgen berry

It’s awesome that people are increasingly planting native plants in their gardens. They can certainly offer beautiful and unique flowers. One small shrub with...

Aurora Australis leaves region in awe

Burnett locals were among many Australians excited to capture a glimpse of the Aurora Australis last week. Typically this phenomenon can only be seen...

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Hall upgrades welcomed

The historic Kumbia Hall has received a slew of upgrades courtesy of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, bringing it into the digital...

WEEKEND WRAP: Bike crashes, infant snakebite

Emergency services responded to several crashes and incidents over the past weekend. Vehicle into tree A man's vehicle collided with a tree at Gordonbrook...

Kumbia’s spirited Aussie Day competition

At Kumbia's Australia Day event on 26 January, attendees of all ages could test their skills at a variety of competitions. Besides the traditional thong-...

Help fill these walls

The Yarraman Heritage Centre is ready for their next project, with a new display space ready to go thanks to the amazing efforts of...

Mysteries of inoculation

I was doing some calculations this week about how long I have been talking, mixing, trialling, digging up legume plants, assessing and devising new...

Music Mix donation to strong cause

The Maidenwell Music Mix Inc. has gone above and beyond in showing their support for a much needed program in the region. On Monday,...

Cost for new transfer station

After many years in the process, the Maidenwell Transfer Station is complete. Officially opened on 15 January, the transfer station will allow residents access...

Councillors for 2026

Yarraman resides on the outskirts of the Toowoomba Regional Council, taking residence in the North Zone. The Toowoomba region covers more than 13,000 square...

SBRC sets meeting dates for 2026

The South Burnett Regional Council has announced the dates for the 2026 ordinary Council meetings. The 12 meetings will be held at Warren Truss...

2025 statistics on the road

Queensland Police Service is urging all motorists to slow down and make safe choices on the road to ensure everyone makes it home to...