Elderly man beaten with stick in attempted burglary
A 70-year-old Wondai man was assaulted and hospitalised after an attempted burglary at his house this week, with police now on the hunt for...
Transferred to Mareeba
Retired police officer Glenn Teske, who now lives in the South Burnett, shares some of his stories from his time ‘on the beat’:
On being...
Cattle truck flips at Cooyar
A prime mover transporting cattle has rolled on its side north of Cooyar this morning, leaving the fate of its bovine occupants unknown.
A spokesperson...
Prescribed burn in Wondai area
South Burnett Regional Council advises prescribed burn operations will be undertaken in the Wondai area.
The prescribed burn will be undertaken in the Wondai West...
Have you seen Sidney?
MISSING PERSON UPDATE: SIDNEY CLARK.
The public is being called to assist in locating 79-year-old Sidney Clark after the vehicle he was driving and trailer...
Bursaries for Burnett female students
Female students in the Burnett are eligible for their share in the 2023 NCWQ Bursary Program.
The National Council of Women of Queensland's program,...
Governments cut funding for agricultural education in schools
“The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.”
This John F. Kennedy quote often springs to mind whenever I’m...
Ice cream recalled after metal found
The Woolworths homebrand Cookies and Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches have been recalled.
The supermarket giant issued the recall on Wednesday, 24 May.
These...
Nanango Theatre Company to bring Tiaras and Pram to the stage
“There’s no business like show business” - Nanango Theatre Company agrees with this line from an old song, because for the past 43 years...
Give to Salvos Red Shield Appeal
Salvation Army Kingaroy is urging everyone to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal this weekend.
All money raised by the Salvation Army...
Call to help reduce vandalism
Vandalism of council’s public facilities is on the rise, with public toilets a main target.
Increasing incidents occur during school holiday periods with...
Tech grants available for small businesses
Burnett small businesses are invited to apply for a grant which will help them adopt new technology into their business.
The Optus Business Plus...
Burnett’s Best… with Janie Louise Campbell
Janie Louise Campbell has been a resident of Maidenwell since 2012, owning a piece of property in the area, before officially moving into the...
