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North Burnett properties go under the hammer

The North Burnett Regional Council will auction off five parcels of land this month whose owners have failed to pay their outstanding rates bills. Council...

Garden Expo’s big move

Wondai’s Garden Expo has bloomed, outgrowing its previous venue. The committee behind the popular gardening event, which has been running for more than 25...

Cherbourg gamers go for gold

A team of three young Cherbourg gamers will represent their community at an upcoming Queensland-wide Rocket League tournament after winning their local round on...

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Sport

Gayndah’s parkrun turns five

Gayndah's beloved riverside parkrun event celebrated its fifth birthday on Saturday, with a large turnout of runners and volunteers coming along for the occasion. The...

Sippel’s record-breaking game

Murgon's Jared Sippel had a record-breaking knock during Gympie Gold's Saturday, 24 January match against Tewantin Noosa, scoring a massive 224 runs in his...

Jumps and throws a plenty at weekly Little Athletics meet

There were throws, jumps and sprints aplenty as little athletes converged on the Taabinga State School oval. On Wednesday, 4 February, South Burnett Little...

Clays fly at Kingaroy shoot

Over 120 shooters from all over Queensland and New South Wales converged on the Kingaroy Clay Target Club's range last weekend to take part...

Wooroolin take grand final match

Wooroolin Warriors took the victory from Gympie Harlequins in an exciting match for their A Grade grand final on Saturday 31 January. The Wooroolin Warriors...

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...

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Woman missing after house fire declared crime scene

A woman is missing after a fire which destroyed her home in Mulgildie on Wednesday morning. Patricia Young, 65, was last seen at her Oak...

GCBF applications now open

Does your community group have a project they are saving up for? Applications are currently being accepted for the first round of the Gambling...

First aid every parent should know

As students head back to school, Australia's National First Aid Courses is urging parents and educators to brush up on basic first aid. This...

Local expertise, family values, and industry leading support

For more than 25 years, Seng’s Sales and Service has stood as a trusted name across the South Burnett and Wide Bay regions. A...

Next youth parliament member?

Are you interested in how the government works, or passionate about your community? Applications are now open for the 2026 Queensland Youth Parliament. Nanango MP...

Beauty of the Burnett snapshots

North Burnett photographers are invited to share their favourite views of the region. The North Burnett Regional Council's Beauty of the Burnett Photography Competition...

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Kingaroy joins GDL family

The experienced South Burnett livestock professionals at Grant Daniel and Long are eager to meet clients face-to-face at their recently completed Kingaroy office. GDL's Kingaroy...

Blackbutt Lions recognised for dedication

At the 2026 Australia Day Awards held in Proston on 25 January 2026, nine volunteer community groups and committees eagerly waited to see which...

Long roads service honour

A long-term council worker will mark 41 years with South Burnett Regional Council next week. Plant Operator Craig Handford has been a reliable and...

Battery farm planned for solar site

The neighbours of a Kingaroy solar farm fear their quality of life could be further eroded by developer Metlen's plans to build a 20-container...

Burnett’s Best with… Cailan Bloomfield

The Dimond Book Garden has come under new management, with 19-year-old South Burnett local Cailan Bloomfield taking the reins. Living in the South Burnett...

Amanda recognised for SES dedication

Recognised for her more than 16 years of service to the Nanango SES, Amanda Johnson received the Emergency Services Medal. "It's definitely a bit...

Out and about at Nanango markets

Market goers browsed through numerous stalls at the Nanango Country Markets. Stalls ranged from produce, books and crafts, to plants and second hand goods. The...

Yarraman’s community heroes

The Toowoomba Region Council’s 2026 Australia Day awards honoured some Yarraman residents and groups. The awards were presented across the region on Australia Day,...

Cr Potter to take Disaster Recovery Chair

The South Burnett Regional Council met for their monthly meeting in mid-December. On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, the council was asked to appoint a...

Dingo kill knee jerk claim

K’gari dingo conservationists have accused the state government of an uninformed knee jerk reaction to the tragic death of Canadian visitor Piper James, whose...