Staying heat safe
As summer sets in and temperatures consistently hit the high 30s in the Burnett region and surrounds, it's important to look after each other...
Annabelle gives youthful voice to youth council
Another year, another youth council has wrapped up their experience.
In 2025, Annabelle Stevens was a member of the South Burnett Youth Council, and...
Kayleigh double round on youth council
Another year, another cohort of youth council has graduated.
In 2025, Kayleigh Johannesen was a member of the South Burnett Youth Council, and is...
Goomeri Foodworks NYE Rodeo ended 2025 with a massive day of action
Goomeri geared up for one of its biggest nights of the year, with the Goomeri Foodworks New Year’s Eve Rodeo once again sending 2025...
IN BRIEF: New years falls, crashes
Unfortunately, some Burnett residents hailed the new year in with a hospital visit.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson reported five incidents across the Burnett...
Youth Council’s 2025 success
Another year, another round of the South Burnett’s youth raising their hands to become the leaders of tomorrow.
The 2025 Youth Council was composed...
Kilkivan’s Christmas gift to regional Australia – people who care
With dementia now the leading cause of death in Australia, the Kilkivan and District Community Care Association has partnered with researchers from the Gympie-linked...
It’s summer – time for a barbie
It’s summer, which means many things, but one of the best parts of the season is having a good old-fashioned Aussie barbecue.
With Christmas and...
Elder abuse report finalised
A Queensland Parliament committee inquiry into elder abuse has released its final report on the topic, aided in part by witnesses from Cherbourg.
The Education,...
Regional students answer
With Jobs Queensland projecting 12 per cent growth in early childhood educator roles across the Darling Downs and Ipswich region by 2028, TAFE Queensland...
Tied the knot in 2025
As the year draws to a close once again, we put the call out for all the newlyweds of 2025 to send in a...
Burnett’s Best with Vianna Westerman
South Burnett Little Athletics centre sees children from various schools attend, all eager to train and improve their skills in athletic events.
One such...
Police post up for outreach day
Queensland Police Service officers set up shop in Murgon's main street on 6 January to hear from the public, handing out advice around safety...
