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Thrill of Christmas markets at home

In the lead-up to Christmas, residents of the Lutheran Services' Orana Aged Care enjoyed a cheerful morning of Christmas shopping, tasty treats and community...

Creatives hit record sales

The mother-and-daughter team behind Nanango's Handmade Markets celebrated record sales and a charitable donation. The talents of local creatives have been showcased at the...

P.A.R.T.Y. has safe messag

With Schoolies celebrations wrapping up on the Gold Coast, Darling Downs Health is reassured by the high number of secondary students who have...

Gifting e-scooters or e-bikes?

Is an e-scooter or e-bike on your child's Christmas wish list this year? Queensland Police Service is urging parents to understand their legal responsibilities...

Christmas comes to Kumbia

Santa didn’t just drop in at Kumbia on a December evening – he danced a jig with delighted children and ushered in the...

Herbicide resistance and winds

Over the decades I have been in a fair few farming paddocks and many times have I heard a farmer say to me "I...

Make your call to Santa

Did you know Telstra has opened up the line straight to the North Pole, so children can chat to Santa this festive season? This...

Dazzling debut for “Dear Santa” in Wondai

Christmast came early to the rural town of Wondai, with the premiere of Dear Santa - Keep the Lights on. Wondai audiences were treated...

Chair yoga is a hit

Chair yoga will be coming to Proston in 2026. Residents trialed chair yoga with great enthusiasm on Friday morning, 5 December. Chair yoga is...

Our Ham it Up winners

For 10 of our lucky readers this coming Christmas will be just that little bit better - because they've won our Ham it Up...

Council calls second Murgon crime meeting

The South Burnett Regional Council has announced the time and place for a follow-up community meeting to discuss a recent wave of crime in...

Proston’s joyful carnival

The Proston community gathered at Railway Park for a festive evening on Saturday, 6 December. The Proston Community Christmas Carnival was organised by the...

Homes evacuated in North Burnett

After an anxious Monday night, North Burnett residents were relieved to hear by 12noon on Tuesday 10 March the flood threat had been reduced....