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A book lover’s paradise at Bookarama

It was a book lover's paradise over the weekend as the South Burnett Bookarama kicked off once more. From Friday, 27 March to Sunday,...

Grant money for farmers available

In rural communities, recovery is never just about rebuilding fences or replacing machinery. It is about ensuring the people who work the land have...

Motorists to wait weeks for fuel pain relief to kick in

Australians will need to wait for weeks before fuel-price relief flows through to the bowser under a cut to the fuel excise. The Albanese government's...

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Sport

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...

Juniors ‘love’ tournament

Kingaroy hosted some up and coming junior tennis players last weekend. The Kingaroy round of the Junior Development Series 2026 was held at the...

Roos pull out of comp

Less than a month before the start of the 2026 season, the Monto Roos announced they would not be fielding a side in the...

Kingaroy Golf Club celebrates junior girls scholarship recipients

The Kingaroy Golf Club hosted a special presentation afternoon to celebrate its Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship holders, marking an important milestone for...

Roos fall to Kingaroy

The Goondiwindi Roos have suffered a heartbreaking 3–2 defeat to Kingaroy, conceding a last-minute goal in a dramatic and ill-tempered contest in Toowoomba on...

Two run lead wins final

The stage 3 grand final was decided by just two runs between Murgon Stage 3 and Nanango Scorpions Stage 3. The two clashed for...

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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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Horse fall at Eidsvold

A weekend horse ride in the North Burnett ended in a trip to the hospital. The rider was riding along the Burnett Highway at...

Truck rollover blocks road

A vital access road into Biggenden remains closed following a truck rollover on Monday morning. First responders rushed to Maryborough Biggenden Road in the North...

Goomeri’s showgirls

Despite wet weather conditions postponing the Goomeri Show to a later date, the committee went ahead with a handful of their competitions as scheduled....

Rain sees mixed yarding

Eidsvold Cattle Sale - 18 March A total of 472 head were yarded at the Eidsvold Saleyards, including 6 x 6 Cows and Calves....

Taste of cultures at Harmony Day

Kingaroy State School dived deep in discovering different cultures at their harmony day celebrations. Students, parents and grandparents were eager to share their unique...

New life for Nanango’s ‘hobo seat’

A collaboration between the Nanango Lions Club and the local men's shed has breathed new life into an iconic bench. Nanango's 'hobo seat' on Fitzroy...

Arrears auction falls short

The North Burnett Regional Council's recent auction of five properties whose owners had failed to pay their rates was just a partial success, with...

Bank’s generous grants celebrated

The CTC Nanango Neighbourhood Centre was filled with local organisations and community groups on Monday 16 March as volunteers and special guests gathered to...

Council’s plan to get disaster-ready

Cherbourg's council has approved a range of measures to safeguard the town from future natural disasters following this month's devastating flooding that blocked access...

Celebrating Wondai’s future musicians

Five of the younger members of the Wondai Town Band had the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in an Enrichment Camp. In early January...