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Stanwell steps back from Tarong wind farm

A week after receiving federal approval Tarong West Wind Farm developers RES announced a new financial partner for the upcoming renewables project in the...

Sale at Coolabuina Saleyards

With every pen full, the Coolabunia Saleyards saw a huge turnout for the monthly sale and official opening of the upgraded yards. It was...

New $18.5m LifeFlight aeromedical base unveiled

LifeFlight has officially opened its new $18.5m Sunshine Coast base in a major boost for aeromedical capability in the region. The launch coincided with...

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Sport

Fiedler Brothers Plumbing March Madness

A strong crowd enjoyed a fast, hooked up racing surface at Ian Boettcher Race Parts Kingaroy Speedway for the Fiedler Brothers Plumbing March Madness...

Teen proud in maroon

Mundubbera teenager Lincoln Tebbit was thrilled to be on the field in maroon, proudly representing his state. Lincoln competed overseas as part of the...

Tag-a-Toga a great catch

A total of 63 anglers converged on Lake Boondooma near Proston for the 11th annual TAG-A-TOGA event on 27 February to 1 March for...

Burnett’s Best with little athlete Evan Freeman

South Burnett Little Athletics is nearing the end of its 2025/26 season, but this isn’t stopping little athlete Evan Freeman from trying his best....

Burnett players take on the nation

A trio of South Burnett athletes have left their mark on Australia's futsal scene, representing Queensland at a national competition in January. Hunter Hansen (14),...

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...

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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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Morgan reflects on her ANZAC journey

Murgon State High School’s very own Deputy Principal, Morgan Suchoronczak, had the incredible once in a lifetime opportunity to chaperone the Premier Anzacs Prize...

Upgrades for deadly road still to come

Construction for the Queensland Government's $100 million Country Roads Connect program has at last begun this month, over half a year since it was...

Stars join Blueberry Jam Sesh

The 2026 Mundubbera Blueberry Festival will feature an electric line-up of live music acts, with organisers managing to book a duo of ARIA Award...

Growing great fruit

Fruit trees are certainly a valuable addition to the home garden, offering us delicious, homegrown, fresh fruit. My favourite fruit trees in my own...

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...

Fuel panic buying eases but supply pressures remain

Panic buying of fuel has eased across the South Burnett, but supply pressures and customer frustration continue to challenge local service stations, according to...

North Burnett land values jump

North Burnett land valuations have gone up by 85 per cent in four years. The North Burnett is among 15 local government regions with...

Pampered pooches parade at Proston

The annual Proston Show, held over the weekend, drew locals and visitors alike for the dog show. On Saturday, 7 March, the Proston Showgrounds...