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Wasp attacks on posties trigger safety warning

Householders in the North Burnett have been urged to check on their mailboxes to keep delivery drivers safe. This comes after two posties were...

Council streamlines local engagement

North Burnett residents will get the chance to give feedback on their council's new community communication strategy, after a draft was unveiled at a...

Remembering the ‘Billion Dollar Flood’

A decade on from the devastating flood that tore through the Wide Bay-Burnett region in 2013, members of the public met with former politicians...

North’s volunteers of the year

The North Burnett's regional Volunteer of the Year for 2023 is shared by Jenny and Kel Forsyth. The Monto couple have strived to support...

Regional honour for Monto Art Group

The Monto Art Group took home the regional North Burnett Cultural Award on Australia Day. The Monto Art Group strives to highlight the importance...

Top 4 Summer health hazards to avoid

Summer is a time for outdoor activities, BBQs, and soaking up the sunshine. However, The Australian Digital Health Agency is encouraging people to be...

Burnett women have safety in their sights

Burnett girls and women learned the ins and outs of guns and gun safety over the weekend, attending a booked-out firearm safety course at...

Couple named Young Citizens of year

North Burnett recognised two Young Citizens of the Year in 2023. Toby and Cassie Worley were awarded the regional award on Australia Day. The...

Third time lucky? Goomeri pumpkin festival cancelled again

The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is cancelled for the second year in a row this year. The announcement was made on Australia Day, 26 January via...

Town’s Sergeant a Local Legend

Geoff Price has devoted his time to serving the Eidsvold community as a Sergeant in the QLD Police and through the community organisations he...

Citizen of Year opens doors for Monto

North Burnett's Citizen of the Year for 2023 is Estelle Hawkins. Estelle has demonstrated wholehearted commitment to serving the community of Monto and the...

Woodchopper wins top award

Champion woodchopper Jake Dingle has been named the North Burnett Sportsperson of the Year. The Dingle name is synonymous with woodchopping throughout Australia and the...

Gayndah show a success

Gayndah’s 110th Show last weekend was an incredible success with hundreds of people attending the show grounds on Saturday, 6 April. The dog and...