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Students learn about news

Coolabunia State School Years 1 and 2 students took an excursion to visit the Kingaroy CBD. During their outing on Friday 20 March, the...

Wragge to stay as Cherbourg’s deputy mayor

Cherbourg's council has elected to stop the annual rotation of its deputy mayor role among its four councillors, voting to keep incumbent officeholder Gordon...

New safety equipment for Heritage Centre volunteers

It's exciting news for the Yarraman Heritage Centre as they receive a grant to help in their purchasing of new equipment and safety gear...

Getting MRLs right

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Sport

Roos pull out of comp

Less than a month before the start of the 2026 season, the Monto Roos announced they would not be fielding a side in the...

Kingaroy Golf Club celebrates junior girls scholarship recipients

The Kingaroy Golf Club hosted a special presentation afternoon to celebrate its Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship holders, marking an important milestone for...

Roos fall to Kingaroy

The Goondiwindi Roos have suffered a heartbreaking 3–2 defeat to Kingaroy, conceding a last-minute goal in a dramatic and ill-tempered contest in Toowoomba on...

Two run lead wins final

The stage 3 grand final was decided by just two runs between Murgon Stage 3 and Nanango Scorpions Stage 3. The two clashed for...

Close stage 2 grand final

It was a tense, close battle for the South Burnett junior stage 2 premiership title. Nanango Scorpions stage 2 Purple had the home field...

IN ACTION: Saints march over Warriors

Season newcomers South Burnett Saints marched their way through to claim the 2025/26 premiership, with a strong victory of 61 runs over rivals Wooroolin...

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Community News

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...

Show and sale success

Eidsvold - 25/02/2026 800 head of cattle were sold at the annual Eidsvold Santa / Santa Infused Show and Special Store Sale held at...

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Stolen cars used for further thefts

Three teenagers have been charged with stealing cars which were then used in further thefts later that day. Queensland Police reported that as part...

Info appeal for Wondai break and enter

After a break and enter was reported in Wondai, police are appealing to members of the public to come forward if they have any...

GALLERY: Burnett’s musos celebrated

The Kingaroy Golf Club hosted a 'who's who' of the region's best and brightest musicians and supporters of the performing arts on Thursday evening. A...

Fuel costs scupper show

The recent spike in fuel prices has claimed a North Burnett country show as its latest victim. The Mount Perry Show Society announced on 21...

Big boost for rural fire brigades

Three South Burnett rural fire brigades welcomed a new vehicle each to assist with their duties in their region. The three appliances were officially presented...

Great gardening experience

Garden lovers headed to Mondure Hall for its fourth annual Gardening Experience last weekend. A group turned up on Sunday, 15 March to browse...

Advocating for better biosecurity support

South Burnett Regional Council is going to lobby for better biosecurity funding for regional Queensland. The council discussed two grant opportunities at their 18 February...

Man critical after kangaroo crash

A man is still in a critical condition after crashing his motorcycle into a kangaroo near Gayndah on Saturday. The Queensland Ambulance Service treated a...

Benarkin man faces court over DV murder attempt

A 32-year-old man from Benarkin is due to face court today over charges of attempted murder, torture and deprivation of liberty in a domestic...

New pumpkin pavilion for iconic festival

The iconic Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is nearing a major milestone, celebrating 30 years since the first festival. With the first festival drawing approximately 1,000...