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Youth council almost ready

The 2026 South Burnett Regional Youth Council is set to welcome 17 members this year. The youth council was discussed at the South Burnett...

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...

Wuruma Dam reopened

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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...

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...

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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...

INFO APPEAL: Murgon break-ins

Police are appealing for information regarding two break and enters in Murgon during January. The first incident occurred on 4 January at 10.50pm where...

Dinner to celebrate love

Couples from right across the Burnett took the opportunity last weekend to spend a special moment with their sweetheart. Saturday 14 February marked Valentine's...

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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...

War memento unites sister towns

Gayndah further strengthened its partnership with the Belgian town of Zonhoven through a Friday evening handover of a statue commemorating the casualties of World...

‘We won’t sleep till we find a cure’

The South Burnett Relay for Life committee won't sleep until a cure for cancer is found. It's big news for the Relay team, as...

Child shot at Chahpingah

A teenage girl is in hospital after she was shot in the arm at a South Burnett property on Tuesday evening. The Queensland Ambulance Service...

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...

Shine at Music Awards night

The Kingaroy Golf Club will play host to one of the region’s most anticipated celebrations on 19 March with this year’s South Burnett Music...

MBDA focus on business

The Murgon Business and Development Association Inc. (MBDA) gathered for its first meeting of 2026 on Thursday, 12 February, at the Royal Hotel, bringing...