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HEATWAVE: What’s causing this heat

Intense heat continues to persist over the Burnett this week, with temperatures mid-to-high 30s forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology has released a severe to...

Tips to keep your home secure

Is your home secure to deter would-be thieves? Murgon and Wondai Police are encouraging residents to implement simple home security measures to discourage thieves. A...

Hughie inspires new paediatric equipment

A Kingaroy boy's story has inspired a massive fundraising effort to provide more than $30,000 worth of new paediatric equipment for the Kingaroy Hospital....

Services to assist storm clean-up

This weekend some South Burnett residents will be cleaning up the damage from the recent storms. South Burnett Regional Council has extended the opening...

Be safe in the heat

Queenslanders are being encouraged to stay safe during hotter than average temperatures this week. This week The Bureau of Meteorology has issued various...

Man hospitalised for mosquito virus after Goondiwindi visit

A man has become the first confirmed human case of Japanese encephalitis in Queensland since 2022, with health care staff believing he contracted the...

Elderly couple assaulted in burglary

An elderly Murgon couple had to be transported to hospital after they were allegedly assaulted by intruders in a Wednesday night home invasion. Queensland...

Market sales for pallitive bed

Nanango Hospital Auxiliary is a step closer towards purchasing a new pallitive care bed. The November 2024 Ringsfield House Handmade Markets, which were a...

Wondai’s Christmas draw

It was down to the luck of the draw, as the Wondai and District Men’s Shed Inc. held their multi draw raffle. On Saturday,...

More storms to come

The Burnett is still reeling from a heavy storm that brought down trees and powerlines overnight - but Australia's meteorologists have warned the 'worst...

Region in disaster recovery mode

Recovering after the December 2024 and January 2025 rain and flood events will be the full focus of a new committee formed. The South...

Severe storm stuns South

Over a thousand people are still without power after a heavy storm tore through the South Burnett region last night. The storm hit the region...

Meet some Burnett pets

Burnett pets come in all shapes, sizes and shades but all seem to have a big personality and are very much loved. National Love...