Historic park under threat
The Queensland government is preparing to deal a significant blow to Yarraman's ecotourism sector and community by permanently closing a beloved park - behind...
Taps to stay at Murgon free camp
Compassion for the region’s most vulnerable, and the need to keep a tight, sustainable budget for ratepayers was weighed up at the latest council...
Urgent need to support local journalism: report
Country Press Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s final report from its Digital Platform Services Inquiry, describing it...
Major lift for SBMCS
South Burnett’s musical theatre performers are looking forward to their ‘next act’, where they rehearse in the comfort of their renovated shed.
South Burnett...
Budget’s big spend for Burnett
The 2025-26 Queensland budget promises over $430 million in new projects, repairs and maintenance works across the North and South Burnett regions, a review...
Government raids, closes pair of smoke shops
Police officers and Queensland Health representatives raided two Kingaroy tobacconists on Wednesday morning, closing both premises on suspicion of selling illegal nicotine products.
The law...
Burnett’s Best with… Jacob Riley
Wondai has welcomed its latest recruit to its Auxiliary Fire Station, with Hivesville local Jacob Riley taking on the challenge.
At just 20-years-old, Jacob...
Gwen’s diabetes milestone
Gwendoline Fisher, or as everyone knows her as ‘Gwen’ has reached another significant milestone in her life.
Gwen has been awarded the Kellion Victory...
Funding yet to benefit youth crime fighters
Five months after Queensland's LNP government announced it would dedicate over $15 million to boosting membership of its vaunted Youth Crime Taskforce, police data...
Region’s best off to Ekka
The South Burnett is sending a fine cohort of representatives to the Brisbane Ekka this year.
From culinary craftsmen, cattle experts and poised young...
Kingaroy Rotary celebrates 76 years of community impact
The Rotary Club of Kingaroy marked its 76th year of service with an evening of gratitude, reflection, and renewed purpose.
Held at the Kingaroy...
Cop car used in brazen getaway
A pair of teenagers whom police tried to arrest on the middle of a dam have been charged after one allegedly stole a police...
Firefighters battle hay shed inferno
Firefighters have arrived at a property in the North Burnett locality of Malmoe, where a hay shed has burst into flames.
Just before 4:30pm on...
