Teen’s compassion almost lethal
A Crows Nest boy experienced a brush with death after trying to free a flying-fox from a drawn-out demise on his family's barbed-wire fence.
William,...
Grants to help women return to work
Applications are now open for the new ground-breaking Women's Career Grants initiative.
After the program was launched on 12 October, more than 3,300 Queensland...
Nominate for Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards
Toowoomba Regional Council is reminding residents to lodge nominations for outstanding achievers who will be considered for 2026 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
TRC Australia...
UPDATE: Elderly man now found
UPDATE: The 72-year-old man, who had been reported missing from Murgon, was found sfae and well.
The police thanked the media and public for...
Am I more grateful?
Recently, I turned 60. An age —just as good as any—to reassess past decisions and reflect on the trajectory of the years that remain....
WARNING: ‘Very dangerous thunderstorm’
A very dangerous thunderstorm is forecast to hit the Burnett this afternoon.
The Bureau of Meterology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for large, possibly...
Monto nurses upskill to enhance care
Monto Hospital's registered nursing team have a new skill under their belt.
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service reported that Monto Hospital's continued commitment...
AgForce Producer of the Year nominations now open
The Producer of the Year Award is more than a title - it’s a celebration of the very best of Australian agriculture.
Following the...
Severe thunderstorms likely this weekend
Burnett residents are being urged to be prepared for potential severe thunderstorms, and even tornadoes, this weekend.
Bureau of Meteorology reported the next few...
Students’ spooktacular fun
It was spooktacular at Proston K-10 State School on Friday, 31 October.
Students took on the Halloween theme and dressed up as skeletons, wizards,...
Fire ban extended for North Burnett
Local fire bans remain in place for the North Burnett Regional Council area.
The Queensland Fire Department extended the local fire ban for Central...
Revised age pension guide out now
The updated 2025 guide for the Age Pension is now available.
The guide provides information on payment rates, income, and assets tests and conditions....
Serious crash locks down highway
The Burnett Highway near Ban Ban Springs is blocked to traffic following a car crash into a tree that left its driver with possibly...
