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Firefighters battle hay shed inferno

Firefighters have arrived at a property in the North Burnett locality of Malmoe, where a hay shed has burst into flames. Just before 4:30pm on...

Country music under the stars

Kingaroy's Hillview Cottages played host to a new music event on Saturday night, inviting five country musicians from the Burnett and further afield to...

Sunwater launches ‘picture perfect’ competition

Local photographers are encouraged to share their most striking images of dams and lakes across the Burnett region. Water services company Sunwater has launched its...

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Sport

First show and practice day a success

The South Burnett Quarter Horse Cutters celebrated their first show and practice day with plenty of interest. Over the weekend of Saturday, 11 and Sunday...

Scarlett a jump above the rest

Over the weekend, Nanango held their annual show, with an excellent turn out of competitors across all competitions. On Saturday, 18 April, all eyes...

Nanango undefeated at State Age

The girls from Nanango have done their club proud, emerging undefeated at Senior State Age. The Netball Queensland Senior State Age competition was held...

Walking football takes off

What began as a casual idea between two long‑time mates has quickly grown into one of the South Burnett’s most energetic and inclusive new...

Explosive footy season start

The 2026 South Burnett Rugby League was off to an exciting start over the weekend as six teams met on the field for the...

Proud to volunteer at parkrun

If you head along to Gayndah’s Riverwalk parkrun, Stacey Duncan might be one of the friendly faces greeting you. On Easter Saturday, 4 April,...

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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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Little Red a champion steer

At the 117th Nanango Show, the cattle section saw some strong competition. On Saturday, 18 April, cattle of all breeds and sizes took to...

‘Friar’ a citrus hall of famer

A North Burnett citrus industry stalwart had his lifetime of service to farming honoured at a gala dinner in March. Henry Allan 'Friar' Meyer OAM...

Burnett projects snag government veteran grants

The Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL sub-branch and the South Burnett Regional Council were among the major winners of an inaugural Queensland Government grant round supporting projects...

Five ways to a better Cherbourg

A collective of dedicated Cherbourg locals has revived a multi-agency group in the community with the aim of effecting tangible change as early as...

Burnett’s pool season draws to a close

As the autumn chill begins to settle across the region, the South Burnett Regional Council has officially announced the winter closure dates for the...

An underwater success for Little Mermaid production

The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society's production of The Little Mermaid made for a whirlpool of success on opening night. A weekend of underwater...

Council considers EV future

The Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council will shortly take the plunge into the world of electric vehicles, after councillors approved a plan to transition the...

Barrel racing and bucking action at the Nanango Show rodeo

The air filled with dust and the cheer of the crowd over the weekend at the annual Nanango Show. On Saturday, 18 April, the...

Australia’s newest citizens take their oath

Residents of the South Burnett welcomed Australia's newest citizens into their ranks last week. On Wednesday, 15 April, a crowd gathered in the Dr Ellen...

Sale success in North Burnett

Biggenden Meatworks and Store Sale - 13/04/2026 Burnett Livestock and Realty’s Biggenden Meatworks and Store Sale on Monday, 13 April saw a yarding of...