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Air scouring to commence in Nanango

Attention all residents of Nanango. As part of the South Burnett Regional Council's routine maintenance programs and commitment to ensuring the long term stability...

New fire station a boost for Biggenden

It's an exciting time for the rural North Burnett town of Biggenden, as they take one step closer to having a new, purpose-built Rural...

GALLERY: Garden Expo Art Competition grows local talent

Wondai Regional Art Gallery celebrated the official opening of the 2026 Wondai Garden Expo Art Competition, proudly sponsored by the Wondai Garden Expo. The...

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Sport

Jump into season’s end

As the season got close to wrapping up, the athletes at South Burnett Little Athletics are eager to get as many events in before...

Club secures its future

Kingaroy Golf Club has taken a major step toward securing its long term future with the arrival of 20 near new lithium golf carts,...

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...

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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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A life changing decision

Burnett Junior Writers is a monthly feature where student writers across the region have the chance to see their work published in the paper....

Taabinga’s terrific leaders

This year Taabinga State School has welcomed five Year 6 students into leadership positions. Annabelle and Aubrey are the 2026 school captains, supported by...

Union president joins the beat

Queensland Police Union’s President came to the peanut capital to join the beat for a day. The union president Shane Prior joined the Kingaroy...

A closer look at plant roots

My mobile phone's text folder and my email inbox get a fair few photos of above-ground parts of various plants that are not doing...

Ellen Hughes’ enduring legacy

Kingaroy Shire Council made history in 1923, welcoming the first woman to be elected to a local government council in Queensland. Dr Ellen Kent...

Amelia Davies takes home the major prize

Amelia Davies from Jandowae won first prize at this year’s Dinner Under the Stars after purchasing two tickets from the Jandowae Butcher. “We really...

North’s flood works pile up

The North Burnett Regional Council has admitted its crews are still patching up flood damage from 2022 and 2024, with the organisation now staring...

Carmel a Wondai local achiever

Long-time Wondai resident Carmel Olsen has been honoured for her dedication to the community. To celebrate the talent and dedication, South Burnett Regional Council...

Community explores future of natural burials in the South Burnett

A second community information session held at Virgo Funerals on 30 March brought together a small but engaged group of South Burnett residents interested...

What high-sulphur fuel means for your car

Lower quality fuel is being released in Australia to boost supplies. But what does it mean for prices and will ‘dirty fuel’ harm your car? The...