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Burnett’s Best… with Janie Louise Campbell

Janie Louise Campbell has been a resident of Maidenwell since 2012, owning a piece of property in the area, before officially moving into the...

Hornets hope for repeat Gyemore Shield success

After recording a dominant win over the Brisbane Natives in 2025, the Cherbourg Hornets are looking to retain ownership of the Gyemore Shield this...

Funding for arts group

As part of the Regional Community Arts Program, the LNP government has announced the 29 organisations across Queensland who will receive more than $1.5...

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John jumps well at Proston Show

The local agricultural shows allow locals and visitors alike to showcase their produce and skills. At the Proston Show over the weekend, Saturday, 7...

Pattie double-booked for Warriors clash

Benched Monto-born Canberra Raiders sophomore Owen Pattie may get his chance to shine after all, finding himself named the 20th man in his club's...

Saratoga to thrive at Gordonbrook

Gordonbrook Dam may become a thriving spot for fishing Saratoga in the years to come. The Boondooma and Gordonbrook Dam Stocking Association partnered with...

Rocky season start for Burnett’s NRL stars

The start of the 2026 NRL season did not pan out well for the Burnett's three representatives in Selwyn Cobbo, Trai Fuller and Owen...

Red Ants’ season warm-up

Warming up for a great season ahead, the Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club hosted two trial games last weekend. The Red Ants opened up...

Lily takes out Junior Sportsperson

At the annual South Burnett Regional Council Australia Day Awards, it allowed local young sportsmen and sportswomen to be recognised for their sporting achievements....

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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...

Games On! for grassroots sport

The Queensland Government has announced the launch of the second round of their Games On! program, backing local Queensland sporting clubs with $30 million...

Successful open day for Animal Management Centre

The South Burnett Regional Council Animal Management Centre held their official opening on Saturday, 14 February. Despite the wet weather, many turned up to...

Community invited to have their say on D’Aguilar Highway safety improvements

Members of the community are invited to have their say on safety improvements along a high risk section of the D'Aguilar Highway that has...

Spate of Wondai, Murgon break and enters

Police are currently investigating a spate of recent break and enters in the Murgon and Wondai areas. It is unknown whether any of these...

First 5 Forever storytime

North Burnett families are invited to embrace the power of storytelling this year by heading to their local library for storytime. The First 5 Forever...

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Celebrating 100 years of Goomeri Hall of Memory

After a century of opening its doors for all manner of events, Goomeri Hall of Memory celebrated its centenary. On Saturday, 7 March, saw...

Search for tourists uncovers two bodies

A search for two missing tourists has uncovered two bodies at Kilkivan. Police found two deceased people after a Silver Subaru Forester was found at...

Four teens charged over crime spree

Police have arrested and charged four teenage boys from Cherbourg, including one who was already on bail, over alleged burglaries and car thefts in...

Fuel costs, floods halt Blackbutt history tour

Australia's fuel shortage has affected even regional tourism initiatives, with a Blackbutt group postponing its 'tag-along' history drive in part due to the recent...

Boyce still behind Canavan as Nats leader

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has expressed his support for the new leader of the National Party, populist senator Matt Canavan, whom he had already...

March exhibition comes to Wondai

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery sees new artists once again grace its walls with works of wonder. On Friday, 6 March, the Wondai Regional...

Gayndah placed on maximum water restrictions

The North Burnett Regional Council has placed Gayndah on the highest-possible water restrictions effective immediately, following intense flooding in the region over the weekend...

LNP passes antisemitism bill

Nanango MP and Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington was seen embracing a Jewish lobbyist after her party rushed through a bill described by critics as...

Nanango’s country women delight in grant

The Queensland Country Women's Association Nanango chapter is delighted with the fresh new look of the front of our building, thanks to a $2,296...

Floods hit Tansey once more

As unexpected amount of rain hit the region, Tansey saw once again the creek burst its banks and water come rushing over the land....