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Cherbourg commemorates service with morning parade

The community gathered at 8:00a.m. on 25 April for a commemorative Anzac Day parade and ceremony at the Memorial Park to honour local service...

Kingaroy smoke shop closes for good

Queensland Health's repeated raids on Burnett shops selling illegal tobacco appear at last to have made an impact, as one business in Kingaroy closed...

Remembering Taabinga’s 22

The South Burnett community once again turned out in force to pay their respects to 22 casualties of World War II remembered at Taabinga's...

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Sport

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...

Nanango undefeated at State Age

The girls from Nanango have done their club proud, emerging undefeated at Senior State Age. The Netball Queensland Senior State Age competition was held...

Walking football takes off

What began as a casual idea between two long‑time mates has quickly grown into one of the South Burnett’s most energetic and inclusive new...

Explosive footy season start

The 2026 South Burnett Rugby League was off to an exciting start over the weekend as six teams met on the field for the...

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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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Gayndah’s many ways to remember

The North Burnett town of Gayndah observed Anzac Day in multiple ways. Crowds first gathered at the town's cenotaph on Capper Street for a well-attended...

Footy fever continues

The Gayndah Gladiators proved they were not to be discounted after losing their grip on the Central Burnett Rugby League premiership trophy last year,...

New date for history tour

The organisers of a history tour postponed in part due to rising fuel costs have set a new date for the event as prices...

Store repairs put on hold

Cherbourg's council has voted to delay repairs to a recently-vacated store building on the town's main street. The Cherbourg Store on 20 Barambah Avenue, also...

Boy charged after crime spree

Police have arrested another child whom they believe is linked to a group allegedly responsible for a string of crimes in the South Burnett...

Farmer gives back after rescue mission

It took only seconds for Queensland farmer Clive Weier to lose his arm in an auger - and a split-second reaction from his neighbour...

Kingaroy remembers

Rain and sun in equal measure would not deter hundreds of South Burnett locals from attending Kingaroy's Anzac Day march and service on Saturday. The...

Sold Weaner sale

Elders Murgon pre-weighed weaner sale Friday, 17 April 2026. A very good quality yarding of 1012 head came to hand with weaner steers selling...

Record runs at the Autumn Decider

The thunder returned to the South Burnett on Saturday 18 April as the Kingaroy Speedway hosted the Autumn Decider. Sponsored by Blooms The Chemist,...

Firefighters battle hay shed inferno

Firefighters have arrived at a property in the North Burnett locality of Malmoe, where a hay shed has burst into flames. Just before 4:30pm on...