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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...

Celebrating Burnett women

South Burnett Regional Council have a strong team of women within their leadership team who are passionate about ensuring the region becomes a better...

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Sport

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...

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...

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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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parkrun returns after floods

Gayndah River Walk parkrun made its grand return last weekend after a two week hiatus due to the recent floods. A group of 18...

Kumbia’s new school leaders

Kumbia State School, one of many in the South Burnett area, has welcomed their 2026 school leaders with open arms. Six Year 6 students...

Easter Sunday sunrise service

Kingaroy District Association of Ministers will be holding a combined churches Easter Sunday sunrise service on the top of Mount Wooroolin in Kingaroy on...

Stags on an egg hunt

Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies were spread right across the Nanango Stags footy field, for the great hunt. Nanango’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt was...

Cars stolen, pub broken into

Police have cracked down on crime, charging two teenage boys with a stealing vehicles and breaking into properties. This recent development is part of...

Dedicated JP retires

It was time for celebration, as Marie Shaw completed her final day at the Kingaroy Library as a JP. On Thursday, 12 March, Marie...

Stockman’s Challenge kicks off

For the first time in show history, the Stockman's Challenge is set to unite across three regional shows in the Stockman's Challenge High Points...

Go ‘nuts’ for Eva’s

A unique fitness challenge to support parents in need awaits those willing on Labor Day weekend. Complete a one kilometre loop before the ‘nut’...

Cr Little steps up as new deputy

Half-way through the four-year council term, South Burnett Regional Council will again welcome a new deputy mayor. The councillors discussed the changes at their...

Telestroke comes to Kingaroy

After years of campaigning by locals, Kingaroy Hospital will at last switch on its stroke telemedicine service next week. Kingaroy will be the sixth of...