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Burnett’s Best with… chef Jason Ford

South Burnett Chef Jason Ford is a familiar face around the region's food festivals and events, doing cooking demonstrations. Jason writes the 'Ford...

Pricey jet makes pit stop

Last week, Kingaroy's airport was twice graced by the arrival and departure of a multi-million dollar private jet owned by a Queensland cattle heiress. On...

Windera’s wonderful six

Six enthusiastic young leaders have stepped up to lead Windera State School this year. The 2026 school captains are Samantha Rockemer and Hunter Thomas,...

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Ready for State Age

Kingaroy Netball’s top senior players will head north to test their skills these school holidays. The Kingaroy Netball 15 years and 16 years representative...

States success for local athletes

It was an exciting time as little athletes do their club proud at States. Over the course of a three day competition, 12 athletes...

Stallwood’s sharp shoot

Kingaroy clay target shooter Jackson Stallwood is looking forward to competing in the Best in the West after his big success in Surat. Stallwood...

Burnett’s blind strongman competition-ready

Few 65-year-olds in the South Burnett would be able to lift 150 kilograms of weights on command. Fewer still would be able to do...

Jump into season’s end

As the season got close to wrapping up, the athletes at South Burnett Little Athletics are eager to get as many events in before...

Club secures its future

Kingaroy Golf Club has taken a major step toward securing its long term future with the arrival of 20 near new lithium golf carts,...

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Hivesville CWA’s devonshire delight

Hivesville CWA ladies served up a divine treat last weekend, complete with great treats and craft activities. Ladies from fellow Wondai and Nanango...

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...

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35th anniversary for Blackbutt Singers

The Blackbutt Singers are gearing up for their busy 35th Anniversary year culminating in their Gala Concert in October when they will be joined...

A new chapter for Anderson’s Produce

The iconic store that has seen its place within the town for 80 years has welcomed its latest owners. Anderson's Produce and Kingaroy Landscaping...

Wildhorse FM comes galloping to the awards

It’s an exciting time for the small, rural based Wildhorse FM radio station show, Shoot The Breeze, as it gets shortlisted for a nationwide...

Outstanding dramatic beginnings

Members of Nanango Theatre Company’s “Dramatic Beginnings” production were left replete after their performances in the four one-act plays came to an end late...

Celebrating Easter at the races

There was some racing action this Easter weekend, as the Nanango Races took to the track. On Saturday, 4 April, the Nanango Race track...

Proston Show’s strong stud beef cattle section

The annual Proston Show was a great success, with the Stud Beef Cattle seeing a successful completion before the heavens opened up. On Saturday,...

Hop to Easter parkrun

Gayndah Riverwalk parkrun participants had great fun embracing an Easter theme last weekend. On Easter Saturday, 4 April, 21 participants completed the 5km course...

Police quell stabbing rumours

Kingaroy police station's officer in charge Scott Prendergast has confirmed today's incident at the Kingaroy Mall was not a stabbing as initially reported. Detective Sergeant...

My personal sun story

Sunday 15 and Monday 16 March were two very different days for me. Sunday was an incredibly fun and relaxing day at the Mondure...

NAIDOC grant deadline approaches

Burnett councils, not-for-profits and other organisations have until 10 April to apply for a state government grant to support their NAIDOC Week events in...