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Easter Sunday sunrise service

Kingaroy District Association of Ministers will be holding a combined churches Easter Sunday sunrise service on the top of Mount Wooroolin in Kingaroy on...

Stags on an egg hunt

Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies were spread right across the Nanango Stags footy field, for the great hunt. Nanango’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt was...

Cars stolen, pub broken into

Police have cracked down on crime, charging two teenage boys with a stealing vehicles and breaking into properties. This recent development is part of...

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Sport

Lily’s big netball dreams

Up and coming South Burnett netballer Lily Andrews has had a whirlwind start to her big year. The 16-year-old Nanango girl has made the...

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...

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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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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...

100 years of Monto State School

Monto State School made 14 March a day to remember, bringing together scores of current and former students for its centenary celebrations. The school first...

A book lover’s paradise at Bookarama

It was a book lover's paradise over the weekend as the South Burnett Bookarama kicked off once more. From Friday, 27 March to Sunday,...

Grant money for farmers available

In rural communities, recovery is never just about rebuilding fences or replacing machinery. It is about ensuring the people who work the land have...

Motorists to wait weeks for fuel pain relief to kick in

Australians will need to wait for weeks before fuel-price relief flows through to the bowser under a cut to the fuel excise. The Albanese government's...

CPA puts stamp on Mulgildie

Sending a parcel has become a lot easier for Mulgidie residents. Australia Post recently set up a new Community Postal Agent at the Mulgildie...

Gayndah water restrictions lifted

The North Burnett Regional Council lifted its water restrictions on Gayndah on Monday, ending an over two-week long period of rationed town water supply. Council...

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...