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Rain and remberance in Blackbutt

Not even the rain could stop the Blackbutt community from remembering the ANZAC spirit. On Saturday, 25 April, Blackbutt came together, gathering before the...

A perfect day for Paula and Dion

Paula and Dion Boothby tied the knot at Dusty Hill vineyard on 6 September, 2025, where Kathy Steinhardt from Treasure Pics captured their happy...

Pratt Agencies Annual Weaner Show & Sale report

The Pratt Agencies Annual Show & Sale took place on Friday the 24th, featuring an exceptional yarding of just under 900 weaners. The yard...

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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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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...

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...

Proston remembers as a new day dawns

As the early morning dawn crept across the sky this ANZAC Day, the Proston community came out in force to remember. On Saturday, 25 April,...