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Infrastructure upgrades on wish list

North Burnett Regional Council will lobby for better local government funding to address aged water and sewerage infrastructure. The North Burnett councillors decided at...

Man fights for life after truck-car crash

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a truck and car crash in the South Burnett this morning. Emergency services attended...

Multiple deaths prompt an urgent road safety plea

The Queensland Police Service is urging motorists to take greater care on roads following a tragic week, with six lives lost in five days. These...

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Sport

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...

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...

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Community News

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...

March Dignity Drive targets period poverty

This March, Share the Dignity is calling on Australian to take action through their nationwide Dignity Drive. New suburb-specific data has revealed that period...

My Memories – Jill Freshwater

To celebrate the Goomeri Hall of Memory's centenary, the call was made for residents of Goomeri to share their memories. Jill Freshwater (née Klumpp)...

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...

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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...

Mayor’s Award for Sue

The South Burnett's breast cancer care nurse has been honoured for her dedicated service with an inaugural award. Australia Day is an excellent opportunity...

Aussie-first nut flours produced in Burnett

Kingaroy was re-established as the peanut capital of Australia with a nation-first production officially unveiled. Kingaroy’s Plenty Foods officially opened their nut powder facility...

Renewable concerns

As the South Burnett’s rural landscape slowly shifts to include industrial renewable energy farms, many locals are fighting back. An at times, heated public...

Saleyards upgraded to secure industry future

The Coolabunia Saleyards have been in operation for 44 years, and after four decades of service, have seen some much needed upgrades. On Thursday,...

Meet St John’s 24 student leaders

St John's Lutheran School has a big team of student leaders keen to make an impact in their Kingaroy school community this year. The...