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New school leader positions at Coolabunia

Coolabunia State School does things a little differently with their school leaders, rotating positions through semesters. Semester One 2026 will see six students take...

Praying for the region

On the Sunday afternoon of the 8 February the combined churches had their quarterly community prayer meeting. The two issues that weighed the heaviest...

Arts groups get funding boost

A pair of community-led arts initiatives in the Burnett have received significant financial support under a new Queensland Government funding program. The LNP government announced...

Jane shines light on Nanango

Hospital staff look back at 75 years of saving lives

Remembering the Sheik

Winter-flowering wattles

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Sport

Mega campdraft pulls through

Even a fire could not stop the Burrandowan Campdraft from going ahead over the weekend. Experienced stockmen and -women flocked to Chahpingah Reserve between Friday...

Family fishing at Boondooma

More than 360 fish were caught at the 2026 Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Family Fishing Competition on 14 and 15 February. The competition run by the...

Speedway’s Fast February race

A strong crowd packed into Ian Boettcher Race Parts Kingaroy Speedway for the Burgess Concreting Fast February race meeting, enjoying ideal conditions and competitive...

Records, medals and PBs

It was action on the track and field as athletes from Nanango attended the 2026 regional competition. Over the weekend of Saturday 7 February...

Medals aplenty for local club

There was some exciting action over the first weekend of February, as athletes from the South Burnett travelled over to the Sunshine Coast. Over...

Goomeri NYE Rodeo named Rodeo of Year

From the bucking action of bulls and broncs, to the talent and coordination needed for the fast paced barrel race, Goomeri New Years Eve...

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Blood moon expected to rise

Keen astronomers can expect to witness a total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, next week. Queenslanders should be able to spot the...

Jamming on a Saturday afternoon

The most recent enjoyable music jam session was held on Saturday, 21 February 2026. Talented vocalists/musicians Vinny, Claudia, Ian, Wayne and Larry sang and...

Green thumbs at the Shed

A community garden is expected to bloom in Proston thanks to the efforts of the Proston Men's Shed. Proston Men's Shed launched their community...

Protecting your voice, strengthening your future

AgForce is making some important changes — and I want to explain clearly why they matter to you. Over recent months, the Board has considered...

Peggy’s 100th birthday

Margaret 'Peggy' Mitchell celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Peggy turned 100 on 11 January 2026, and was delighted to receive...

Boil water alert issued for Cherbourg

Cherbourg residents are again being urged to boil tap water to be used for drinking until further notice. This precautionary alert has been issued...

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GALLERY: Huge crowds at car meet

An annual gathering of car- and motorcycle collectors in Kingaroy has recorded its most popular outing yet, with over 400 new and vintage vehicles...

Petstock Kingaroy goes under auction

Petstock Kingaroy's building across from Bunnings has hit the market. The business officially opened in Kingaroy in June 2021, and has since been a...

ALGA wish list

South Burnett Regional Council have revealed their wishlist for the ALGA’s national general assembly. The list of resolutions the council would like to submit...

Two-vehicle crash on Haly Street

Three emergency services crew are on scene, attending a road crash. On Wednesday, 25 February, a two vehicle road crash was called in at...

Upgrades for Back Creek Bridge

With preliminary safety measures now complete and construction preparation underway, the Crisafulli Government has delivered on its commitment to upgrading Back Creek Bridge at...

Movie magic at Monto

The Monto community turned out in force to support the production and screening of a short film in town over the weekend. Sunshine Coast-based Noosa...

Bunya bounty celebrated

The iconic bunya nut was at the centre of a two-day celebration over the weekend, with the mountain range bearing its namesake welcoming visitors...

Book a back to school eye test

The back to school to-do list is long, but has your family thought about getting eye tests? Eyesight issues can be linked to broader...

Teen hurt in bike crash

A teenage boy was injured in a motorcycle crash at Kingaroy on Monday night. The Queensland Ambulance Service reported its paramedics transported a male in...

Meet Blackbutt’s school leaders

Blackbutt State School has three passionate Year 6 leaders at its helm this year, ready to make a difference. Billie and Christopher are both...

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