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Experts’ warning comes true as bridge broken again

A team of Bundaberg engineers correctly predicted last week's destruction of Bon Accord Bridge just 13 months on from its reopening. Bon Accord Bridge, which...

Nanango’s long-time locals reunited

Scores of current and former residents of Nanango gathered at the historic Ringsfield House on Saturday for an annual reunion event. The 2026 Back to...

Voter district changes proposed

The Queensland electorates of Callide and Nanango could undergo sweeping changes to balance out their voter numbers, a commission tasked with redistributing the state's...

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Sport

Fiedler Brothers Plumbing March Madness

A strong crowd enjoyed a fast, hooked up racing surface at Ian Boettcher Race Parts Kingaroy Speedway for the Fiedler Brothers Plumbing March Madness...

Teen proud in maroon

Mundubbera teenager Lincoln Tebbit was thrilled to be on the field in maroon, proudly representing his state. Lincoln competed overseas as part of the...

Tag-a-Toga a great catch

A total of 63 anglers converged on Lake Boondooma near Proston for the 11th annual TAG-A-TOGA event on 27 February to 1 March for...

Burnett’s Best with little athlete Evan Freeman

South Burnett Little Athletics is nearing the end of its 2025/26 season, but this isn’t stopping little athlete Evan Freeman from trying his best....

Burnett players take on the nation

A trio of South Burnett athletes have left their mark on Australia's futsal scene, representing Queensland at a national competition in January. Hunter Hansen (14),...

John jumps well at Proston Show

The local agricultural shows allow locals and visitors alike to showcase their produce and skills. At the Proston Show over the weekend, Saturday, 7...

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Community News

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...

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...

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Quality at Monto’s show and sale

A massive yarding of top-quality cattle made the judging of these classes a very difficult task at the KellCo Rural Agencies Monto Prime Show...

Bag stolen by thieves

Police are appealing for information regarding a break and enter in Murgon last week. The initial police investigations indicate that about 12.30am on Monday...

New name for indie studio’s launch title

A video game studio launched by a Kingaroy teenager has finally revealed the name of its debut project. Greybeard Game Studios, the independent studio founded...

Seed quality pitfalls

I have been asked to participate in the Grains Research and Development Corporation's biennial winter crop planter workshops this week. The workshops take place...

A gem of a show

The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club is excited to be holding its 7th Gem Show, to be held at the Wondai Sports Ground...

Books await at Bookarama

Set your next book date for the end of March with Bookarama 2026 boasting a huge line-up of page-turners. Kingaroy’s annual Bookarama will be...

Morgan reflects on her ANZAC journey

Murgon State High School’s very own Deputy Principal, Morgan Suchoronczak, had the incredible once in a lifetime opportunity to chaperone the Premier Anzacs Prize...

Upgrades for deadly road still to come

Construction for the Queensland Government's $100 million Country Roads Connect program has at last begun this month, over half a year since it was...

Stars join Blueberry Jam Sesh

The 2026 Mundubbera Blueberry Festival will feature an electric line-up of live music acts, with organisers managing to book a duo of ARIA Award...

Growing great fruit

Fruit trees are certainly a valuable addition to the home garden, offering us delicious, homegrown, fresh fruit. My favourite fruit trees in my own...