Telestroke roll-out to continue
The launch of a Queensland-first stroke telemedicine service in Hervey Bay has given hope the Burnett will also get to benefit from quicker treatment...
Learn from the pros
Master Key Realty hosted a 'client appreciation event' at the Kingaroy RSL on Saturday, 22 February, allowing Burnett locals to learn all about acquiring...
Telco woes on the rise
Residents of the Burnett regions have become more active in lodging complaints about their telecommunications providers in the wake of the 3G network shutdown,...
Cutters come and try
Wide Bay Burnett Cutting Club held a Come Try Day over the weekend where many horsemen and horsewomen were put through their paces.
Over...
Sesame ‘opportunity’ comes knocking
Sesame could be your new 'crop of the summer'.
Growers and agronomists gathered at the Department of Primary Industries' Kingaroy research station on 20 February...
Fierce competition in Youth of the Year contest
The Kingaroy Lions Club crowned its 2025 Youth of the Year after a public speaking competition at the town's RSL on Wednesday night, 25...
MEET: Kingaroy State School captains
Kingaroy State School has a big group of student leaders in 2025.
This year’s Kingaroy State School captains are Bianca Gunther and Jabyn Perkins.
“I...
Ballogie’s place to call home
The community of Ballogie celebrated creating a space they could call their own.
The Ballogie Community Celebration was held on Saturday afternoon, 22 February....
Hay fire under control
Firefighters managed to rein in a hay bale blaze at Abbeywood north of Proston this morning.
A total of five Queensland Fire Department crews attended...
$10k granted for Kumbia Hall
Kumbia Memorial Hall has just 96 stumps left to replace.
South Burnett Regional Council will fund $10,000 through a grant towards the restumping project...
SOCIALS: Crafty Bunya markets
It was a gorgeous Sunday up on the mountain, with the monthly markets luring locals and visitors alike out on the cool morning.
On...
Rates up, services down: Council’s new rules to improve finances
The North Burnett's council will look both inwards and to its ratepayers in attempting to escape a looming $7 million budget deficit, voting today...

















