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Murgon celebrates Australia Day

Australia Day is a day for all Australians to celebrate, and the small rural town of Murgon was no different. Hosted by the Murgon...

Double trouble times three

It's double trouble times three, with Taabinga State School welcoming three sets of twins into their Prep cohort for 2026. The school welcomed the...

Eric named SB Citizen of the Year

Eric Ford has been so overwhelmed by his trio of Australia Day awards that he has been carrying them around with him to share...

AM honour for RM Centre visionary

Littleproud keeps Nationals crown

Hall upgrades welcomed

WEEKEND WRAP: Bike crashes, infant snakebite

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Sport

Burnett bush leagues stay the path

The North and South Burnett regions will continue to hold their own separate rugby league competitions in the 2026 season, quashing rumours of an...

Kingaroy’s mega swim carnival

The Kingaroy Redfins hosted 20 fellow swimming clubs from the Burnett and beyond for an annual competition over the weekend. Kingaroy's swimming pool was packed...

Mundubbera’s milestone 7-a-side carnival

40 years of a 7-a-side cricket carnival in Mundubbera was a special milestone to reach. The Mundubbera 7-a-side Cricket carnival marked their 40th annual...

Stags tackle training days

The Nanango Stags' senior squad has begun training for a return to the South Burnett footy ladder, with the team offering fee-free registration to...

What’s your athletics goal?

After a long break over the Christmas holidays, many athletes braved the afternoon heat to attend the first meet for 2026. On Wednesday, 28...

Eli recognised as Senior Sportsperson

The 'Paddock Kid' adds another achievement to his belt, receiving a sports award at the 2026 Gympie Regional Council Australia Day Awards. On Monday,...

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Blackbutt Singers plan out 35th year

The Blackbutt Singers Executive met on Monday, 12 January to consolidate their plans for this 35th year of entertaining the public. The choir's rehearsals will...

Growing native midgen berry

It’s awesome that people are increasingly planting native plants in their gardens. They can certainly offer beautiful and unique flowers. One small shrub with...

Aurora Australis leaves region in awe

Burnett locals were among many Australians excited to capture a glimpse of the Aurora Australis last week. Typically this phenomenon can only be seen...

Measels case confirmed at Toowoomba hospital

The Darling Downs Health region is on alert for measels after a case was confirmed at a Toowoomba hospital. The Darling Downs Public Health Unit...

Share your bunya bounty

It's bunya nut season - how do you have yours? Across the South Burnett, bunya pines or bonyi bonyi have begun dropping their spiky, heavy...

‘Desert Rose’ returns to region

The federal government will once more dispatch one of its Mobile Service Centres to the North Burnett region, starting next week. Services Australia's MSC 'Desert...

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Mysteries of inoculation

I was doing some calculations this week about how long I have been talking, mixing, trialling, digging up legume plants, assessing and devising new...

Music Mix donation to strong cause

The Maidenwell Music Mix Inc. has gone above and beyond in showing their support for a much needed program in the region. On Monday,...

Cost for new transfer station

After many years in the process, the Maidenwell Transfer Station is complete. Officially opened on 15 January, the transfer station will allow residents access...

Councillors for 2026

Yarraman resides on the outskirts of the Toowoomba Regional Council, taking residence in the North Zone. The Toowoomba region covers more than 13,000 square...

SBRC sets meeting dates for 2026

The South Burnett Regional Council has announced the dates for the 2026 ordinary Council meetings. The 12 meetings will be held at Warren Truss...

2025 statistics on the road

Queensland Police Service is urging all motorists to slow down and make safe choices on the road to ensure everyone makes it home to...

Council’s pet desexing success

Cherbourg's council has celebrated another successful pet desexing initiative, exceeding one of its targets during the latest blitz. The Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council met on...

Little Mermaid Jr highlights

It is only early days as the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society's youngest members dip their toes in the water for the newest production....

Burnett’s cool burn squad

Fire management in the Burnett will be a focus for a project this year. The Queensland Government announced its support for 10 new...

Kumbia’s Aussie Day come-back

The town of Kumbia held its first Australia Day event since 2020 on Monday, inviting locals and visitors to the historic Kumbia Hall for...

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