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Firies rescue people, pets trapped in floods

First responders had to rescue two people from floodwaters in the Burnett region between Sunday night and Monday morning. The Queensland Fire Department's swiftwater rescue...

Delightful starry dinner

Rain cleared up for a delightful evening under the stars in support of LifeFlight last Saturday. The annual fundraiser Dinner Under The Stars...

Blackbutt DFV walk and dinner a success

The Blackbutt Walk for Domestic and Family Violence held on Wednesday, 25 February, was a big success. At the walk, 10 community members joined...

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Sport

Red Ants’ season warm-up

Warming up for a great season ahead, the Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club hosted two trial games last weekend. The Red Ants opened up...

Lily takes out Junior Sportsperson

At the annual South Burnett Regional Council Australia Day Awards, it allowed local young sportsmen and sportswomen to be recognised for their sporting achievements....

Jumps a plenty

Little Athletics is an excellent opportunity for kids to get active and learn some new skills. South Burnett Little Athletics' weekly meets at Taabinga...

First Matt Ballin Cluster

Junior players launched their year of rugby league with the inaugural Matt Ballin Cluster event. The set of under-7s, 9s and 11s matches hosted by...

Jumps galore at weekly Little Athletics

From a quick 800m to high jump, discus to long jump, little athletes were busy training in a variety of athletic events. On Wednesday,...

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...

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Show and sale success

Eidsvold - 25/02/2026 800 head of cattle were sold at the annual Eidsvold Santa / Santa Infused Show and Special Store Sale held at...

Games On! for grassroots sport

The Queensland Government has announced the launch of the second round of their Games On! program, backing local Queensland sporting clubs with $30 million...

Successful open day for Animal Management Centre

The South Burnett Regional Council Animal Management Centre held their official opening on Saturday, 14 February. Despite the wet weather, many turned up to...

Community invited to have their say on D’Aguilar Highway safety improvements

Members of the community are invited to have their say on safety improvements along a high risk section of the D'Aguilar Highway that has...

Spate of Wondai, Murgon break and enters

Police are currently investigating a spate of recent break and enters in the Murgon and Wondai areas. It is unknown whether any of these...

First 5 Forever storytime

North Burnett families are invited to embrace the power of storytelling this year by heading to their local library for storytime. The First 5 Forever...

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Goomeri Hall of Memory celebrates its centenary

Goomeri Hall of Memory is a heritage-listed community centre, established in 1926. It serves as a significant memorial to local soldiers from the First...

Community discusses natural burial

Virgo Funerals opened its doors and welcomed the community in as they hosted their first community Q and A discussion on natural burial. On...

Monto’s mighty leaders

Monto State High School's newest cohort of student leaders are ready to make their mark. The school welcomed 13 student leaders on board in...

Big morning out in Nanango

On the first Saturday of each month Nanango comes alive. The iconic Nanango Country Markets are held at the Nanango Showgrounds from 6am to...

Goomeri remembers the events of the past

The Goomeri Hall of Memory has stood for close to a century, and has seen many exciting events within its walls. From Debutante Balls...

GALLERY: Music walkups’ grand return

After a break of 2 and a half years, the Wooroolin Memorial Hall welcomed back its country music event. The Wooroolin Country Music Campout...

A trip down memory lane for James

In honour of the Goomeri Memorial Hall turning 100 years, the Goomeri residents past and present shared their favourite memories. James Dorse, 57-years-old, basically...

Murgon primary leaders set example

Murgon State Primary’s student leaders are keen to be good role models for their fellow students. Year 6 students Xanthe and Fred are the...

Goomeri’s Debutante Ball history

The Goomeri Hall of Memory has stood for a century, and through the years have seen many Debutante Balls grace its floors. Debutante Balls...

Woman, toddler hurt in crash

A woman and toddler are in hospital after they were injured in a car crash at Wattle Camp on Tuesday evening. Police, firefighters and paramedics...