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‘Desert Rose’ returns to region

The federal government will once more dispatch one of its Mobile Service Centres to the North Burnett region, starting next week. Services Australia's MSC 'Desert...

OPINION: No supermarket transparency for families in 2026

As families head to the supermarkets in 2026, they will probably realise that since Labor promised big action, to make prices fair, little has...

Bravery and Betrayal documentary exclusive screening

The Gayndah RSL hall was home to an exclusive documentary screening last night. The 'Bravery and Betrayal' documentary tells the true story of the...

Cherbourg warned to boil tap water

Cherbourg residents have been asked to boil their tap water until further notice after the town has grappled with dirty and turbid water for...

Maidenwell Transfer Station operational

South Burnett Regional Council advises residents of Maidenwell and surrounds that the new Transfer Station at Maidenwell is now operational, with the old site...

Burnett faces weekend heatwave

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a low-intensity heatwave warning for parts of the North and South Burnett regions starting this weekend. Bureau heatwave prediction...

Council sets 2026 meeting dates

The North Burnett Regional Council has published the dates and locations for its monthly general meetings throughout 2026. Council added its 2026 dates to its...

Bendigo Bank scholarship applications open for 2026

High school graduates struggling to make ends meet could get a boost for their tertiary studies. The Bendigo Bank scholarships are now open for...

Aus Day in Blackbutt

Get ready to let out your inner Aussie. The Blackbutt Showgrounds will see fun and celebrations this Australia Day, as the Blackbutt Benarkin Lions...

Aged Kingaroy water main to be replaced

Works have begun this week on the replacement of an old water main in Kingaroy. South Burnett Regional Council announced the aged water main...

Reflections on leadership and the road ahead for AgForce

Stepping into the role of CEO at AgForce has been both grounding and energising. It is an opportunity to understand an organisation with a...

Gayndah’s Christmas lights winners

Christmas lights were truly shining in Gayndah, with residents and businesses alike taking on the 2025 Gayndah Christmas Lights Competition. The competition is proudly...

Fishing Classic hooks next generation of anglers

Young Burnett anglers aged 3 to 17 are being invited to take part in the Aussie Junior Fishing Classic. This national fishing competition is...