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Telestroke comes to Kingaroy

After years of campaigning by locals, Kingaroy Hospital will at last switch on its stroke telemedicine service next week. Kingaroy will be the sixth of...

Teen’s bravery rewarded

A Monto teenager has received a commendation from Queensland paramedics for saving her sister's life after a car crash. Dakotah Zieth, 14, was presented with...

Nitrogen from legumes

Every so often I do get some satisfaction that my thoughts on the future of cropping could very well be true. The seriousness of...

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Tennis club’s 20-year project

It has been a project more than 20 years in the making, but Kingaroy and District Tennis Association finally has their new amenities block....

‘Phins Up’ for Cobbo’s first try

Selwyn Cobbo scored his first try as a Dolphin during the team's 21 March clash with the Sharks. Cobbo, 23, played the full 80 minutes...

Mundubbera’s Ironman

At 24 years of age, Mundubbera's Blake Jackson is a celebrated rugby league player, a new businessowner - and now also a certified Ironman. Blake...

Juniors ‘love’ tournament

Kingaroy hosted some up and coming junior tennis players last weekend. The Kingaroy round of the Junior Development Series 2026 was held at the...

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...

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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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Betty recognised for her lifetime of achievements

At the annual South Burnett Regional Council Australia Day awards, many South Burnett residents were recognised for their lifetime achievements. Betty Taylor was once...

Fishing Classic hooks next generation of anglers

Young Burnett anglers aged 3 to 17 are being invited to take part in the Aussie Junior Fishing Classic. This national fishing competition is...

Nick named local achiever

Australia Day saw the perfect opportunity to recognise all the region’s local achievers. The Blackbutt/ Benarkin area saw three of their residents nominated for...

Carol is Bunya achiever

It was a battle between Maidenwell and the Bunya Mountains in the Local Achievers award. At the South Burnett Regional Council Australia Day Awards...

Horse fall at Eidsvold

A weekend horse ride in the North Burnett ended in a trip to the hospital. The rider was riding along the Burnett Highway at...

Truck rollover blocks road

A vital access road into Biggenden remains closed following a truck rollover on Monday morning. First responders rushed to Maryborough Biggenden Road in the North...

Goomeri’s showgirls

Despite wet weather conditions postponing the Goomeri Show to a later date, the committee went ahead with a handful of their competitions as scheduled....

Rain sees mixed yarding

Eidsvold Cattle Sale - 18 March A total of 472 head were yarded at the Eidsvold Saleyards, including 6 x 6 Cows and Calves....

Taste of cultures at Harmony Day

Kingaroy State School dived deep in discovering different cultures at their harmony day celebrations. Students, parents and grandparents were eager to share their unique...

New life for Nanango’s ‘hobo seat’

A collaboration between the Nanango Lions Club and the local men's shed has breathed new life into an iconic bench. Nanango's 'hobo seat' on Fitzroy...