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Council backflips on budget strategy

The North Burnett Regional Council's chief executive officer will be restricted in his powers to cut community services ahead of the 2026 budget, after...

Showtime at Kingaroy

It's showtime again. Over the weekend, the Kingaroy Show Society held their annual show on Saturday, 2 May and Sunday, 3 May. With record...

Woman hurt in crash with pig truck

Paramedics transported an elderly woman to hospital after a pig truck laden with livestock crashed into her car on Kingaroy's Haly Street on Friday...

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Sport

Juniors shine in season opener

The South Burnett's next generation of rugby league stars took to the field for the first time this year last Saturday, transforming Blackbutt's sports...

Saints’ season kicks off in earnest

The South Burnett Saints AFL club had its mens', womens' and juniors' sides take to the field last Saturday, claiming one win and learning...

Fuller shines all too briefly

Eidsvold's Trai Fuller played with purpose in the Dolphins' narrow 20-18 loss to the New Zealand Warriors on Anzac Day, making his long-awaited return...

Saints headstrong in season opener

An undermanned South Burnett Saints women’s side opened their 2026 campaign with a spirited five-point loss to the University Cougars at Rockville Park, Toowoomba. The...

First show and practice day a success

The South Burnett Quarter Horse Cutters celebrated their first show and practice day with plenty of interest. Over the weekend of Saturday, 11 and Sunday...

Scarlett a jump above the rest

Over the weekend, Nanango held their annual show, with an excellent turn out of competitors across all competitions. On Saturday, 18 April, all eyes...

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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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Players do their Association proud at State Age

Another year, another trip and another chance to represent their small netball association in the big leagues. Over the weekend of Saturday, 11 April...

Great turn out for Yarraman’s ANZAC Meal night

The Yarraman Heritage Centre was well prepared for their Meal Night inspired by the ANZAC spirit. On Friday, 24 April, approximately 40 people attended...

RYDA Road safety education workshops coming to Kingaroy during National Road Safety Week

Getting into the car as a novice driver or as a passenger of a novice driver is amongst the most dangerous things a person...

Murgon takes a moment to remember

Over the weekend, the community of Murgon came together to remember the fallen. On Saturday, 25 April, the people of Murgon and surrounds flocked...

Quarry gear goes on sale

The entire inventory of a defunct quarrying operation near Gayndah has gone up for auction. Auction company NASCO published a listing for the Gayndah quarry...

Big crowd at Gooroolba service

A crowd of around 60 people gathered at the Gooroolba War Memorial on Saturday to pay their respect to the ANZACs. The cenotaph on Biggenden...

‘Problem roads’ see speed limits lowered

The South Burnett Regional Council has brought down speed limits on three rural roads in an effort to increase the safety of drivers and...

National gallery of Koala art

May 3 is Wild Koala Day, and BioDB is on a mission. When it comes to the future of our planet, kids often have...

Marathon a great test

PRECEDE The Far-A-Way Easter Endurance Carnival is a four-day event that embodies the spirit of horsemanship with the feature event being a 320km ride. ERLE...

Marathon a great test

PRECEDE The Far-A-Way Easter Endurance Carnival is a four-day event that embodies the spirit of horsemanship with the feature event being a 320km ride. ERLE...