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Budget review brings welcome news

The North Burnett Regional Council stands to slice a significant chunk off its deficit ahead of the end of the current financial year, with...

Dog registrations the bark of the town

The issue of dog registrations was the bark of the town at the South Burnett Regional Council monthly meeting on Wednesday 15 April. One topic...

Why Kingaroy’s youth need to get ‘Under the Bonnet’

Police officers in Kingaroy are looking to equip the Burnett's young drivers with the knowledge to drive safely and confidently, and to keep their...

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Visitors flock to Kingaroy for invitational golf event

About 120 golfers flocked to the Kingaroy course on Sunday and Monday of last week for the inaugural South Burnett Invitational event. Golfers from Woodford,...

Red Ants run riot against Wolves

The Kingaroy Red Ants remained the only unbeaten team in the South Burnett A grade rugby league competition, after round three took place at...

Showtime finale for Speedway

The adrenaline continued at the weekend as the South Burnett Hearing Showtime Finale, held in association with Wooroolin Machinery, brought a high energy conclusion...

‘Nutty’ fundraiser a success

Around 100 people of all ages assembled at Kingaroy's Lions Park on Monday morning with a singular goal: avoid 'getting roasted' by a very...

Juniors shine in season opener

The South Burnett's next generation of rugby league stars took to the field for the first time this year last Saturday, transforming Blackbutt's sports...

Saints’ season kicks off in earnest

The South Burnett Saints AFL club had its mens', womens' and juniors' sides take to the field last Saturday, claiming one win and learning...

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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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Burnett takes a stand against bullying

A range of schools and organisations in the South Burnett region donned blue colours last Friday while taking part in Do It For Dolly...

Tell us you’re a farm kid

The Burnett region is vast, with many farms dotting the landscape. To honour this heritage, we asked people to submit photos that tell a story. That...

Teen suffers severe burns

A teenager is in hospital after receiving potentially life-threatening burn injuries on Sunday afternoon. Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics attended a private property at Reids Creek,...

UPDATE: One dead in highway truck crash

UPDATE A cattle truck driver from New South Wales has died after crashing into a tree near Goomeri on Monday morning. Police have confirmed the death...

Man airlifted after bike crash

A Kingaroy man remains in a critical condition after crashing his motorcycle into a ute on the Blackbutt Range on Sunday morning. Police and paramedics...

Governor’s praise for Kingaroy Hospital

The Governor of Queensland had nothing but kind words for Kingaroy's hospital during her visit to the South Burnett on 1 May. Her Excellency the...

Personal journey’s through art

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery transformed once again into a hub of creativity this week as it officially opened its highly anticipated May exhibitions....

Amy’s Fruit Cake a cut above the rest

This year's Kingaroy Show had a record number of junior entries in the culinary section in the pavilion. Showgoers had the chance to walk...

News Bargaining Incentive a win for regional communities

Regional news publishers have welcomed the release of draft News Bargaining Incentive legislation and urged all Members of Parliament, regardless of party, to support...

Introducing Burnett Today’s newest journo

Having come on board as a journalist at the Burnett Today in the past week, I'd like to introduce myself and say hi. Nearly 20...