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Women celebrating women in Biggenden

International Women’s Day morning tea was held at Poppy Lane by the Women’s shed Biggenden. Around 14 women attended the event, celebrating strong women...

David Bryce Awards inspires

Jane Ericksen’s ‘The Looking Glass’ is the latest artwork acquired by the South Burnett Regional Council. Jane’s portrait won section one, Open Award Overall Winner,...

Glimpse of election results

Last weekend Burnett residents voted for their council representatives for the next four years. With postal voting coming in and ballot votes still being counted,...

BARDfest a hit

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Sport

Diggers 3 time champs

In a grand final worthy showdown, the Diggers beat the Vikings by 33 runs to claim the season title for three years in a...

Minnies head to Rocky

Monto Minnies had a massive weekend in their return to Rocky's Red Rooster Carnival. Monto Netball Association's sole representative team are the Monto Minnies...

Jumping to succeed

A new record has been set for the Little Athletics under-12 age group at a State level. South Burnett Little Athletics members Emma Tones...

Burnett back on the ball

Netball season is in full swing across the Burnett, with clubs in both the North and South Burnett regions hosting 'come and try' days...

South boys play at Clydesdales Cup

Some of the South Burnett’s up and coming rugby league stars joined the Roma side at the recent Clydesdales Development Cup. The under-17s Roma...

Dunny Seat to remain in Gayndah

The Dunny Seat Challenge was held again on 24 February at the Gayndah Golf Club, Gayndah vs. Mundubbera. The annual event saw 24 Gayndah players...

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Police search for missing Monto woman

Queensland Police have turned to the public for help in finding a 63-year-old woman from Monto who has been missing since last Thursday. Wendy Hansen...

Free automotive skills training

Are you looking for a job in the automotive industry? Skill up for in-demand jobs, learning vital pre-employment skills for an automotive serviceperson. Regional...

Poetry to boost Nanango culture

A new stanza is coming to Nanango Theatre Company. The group will be hosting regular poetry nights, with the first session held on Saturday,...

WARNING: Heavy rain, flooding, storms

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the Burnett area. A trough moving across southeast Queensland this afternoon, 4...

Mental health centre now open

A new mental health service has been established in the South Burnett. The Kingaroy Head to Health Centre was officially opened on 31 January,...

Clinical coaching providing confidence

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Services Launched Clinical Coaching Program, updating the approach to training for graduate nurses. Monto clinic Jennifer Claderon and post...

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An award for the community

Nanango IGA has been recognized for the hard work they have put in regarding the in-store upgrades. Queensland and Northern NSW’s best independent supermarkets...

Inspiring women

The HerKind Project threw an incredible International Women’s Day event on Friday evening, 8 March, with more than 250 women from Kingaroy and around...

Council’s closing statements

The South Burnett's councillors delivered their end-of-term speeches during last week's council meeting, thanking their fellow staff members and constituents for their support and...

Saluting their service

The Wooroolin community’s proud tradition of honoring those who have served has been boosted by a grant from the latest round of the federal...

Social ride to kick off Wondai horse club

A social horse ride at Wondai on Sunday, 24 March, will be the first of many for the newly-formed Dingo Creek Endurance and Community...

‘Horror’ road gets long-awaited safety upgrade

One of the most dangerous main roads in the South Burnett has at last been tamed, as upgrades to seal and widen three formerly...