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UPDATE: Storm has passed

UPDATE The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed an earlier severe thunderstorm heading through the South Burnett is no longer active. Rain continues to fall over the...

Do you live in a top toursim town?

The search is on for Queensland's hidden gems and top towns. Nominations for the 2025 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards, which is presented by the...

Bunya Mountains Cedarvale Cottage Museum restored

On Saturday morning, 15 February 2025, the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association Inc. held an acknowledgement ceremony to thank Heritage Bank Nanango for the...

Several national parks temporarily closed

Several Burnett national parks have been temporarily closed due to the expected severe weather. The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation made...

TC Alfred: Burnett on ‘alert’

As southeast Queensland coastal communities brace themselves for Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s impact, Burnett residents are asked to be ‘on alert’. The Bureau of Meteorology...

Vale, Tony Turton

The South Burnett has lost a creative mind, whose acerbic wit and love for his country have produced countless cartoons gracing newspapers, fliers and...

Call to drive safe amid wild weather

Motorists are urged to take extra precautions over the coming days as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the mainland. The Queensland Police Service is encouraging...

Further virus-carrying mozzies found in North Burnett

A Queensland health department branch has discovered further instances of Japanese encephalitis virus in the North Burnett, alerting the region's residents of the find...

Stay informed as cyclone nears

South Burnett locals are asked to stay alert regarding Tropical Cyclone Alfred which is expected to make landfall on late Thursday and forecast to...

Good times and flow art

The South Burnett Parkinson's Support Group meeting was held at Graham House in Murgon at 10am on Monday, 24 February. Carmen opened the meeting...

Drive gives childcare centre a boost

Bill Hull Car Centre’s Local Dollar Drive Program saw another grateful recipient, with South Burnett Community Childcare Centre the lucky giftee. The childcare centre...

Tune down memory lane

The Morning Musical Melodies group from Nanango Theatre recently gave a great performance for their 'Sentimental Journey' concert. The group reported that although audience...

Mousewheel for Memerambi

Children will one day be able to challenge themselves in a mouse wheel at Memerambi. South Burnett Regional Council gave the mouse wheel a...