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When words are treatment in physiotherapy

People come to a Physio for an appointment with different expectations – they can be seeking pain relief; recovery from a surgery, or even...

Parents’ bad driving behaviour rubs off on young drivers

An increasing number of young drivers have admitted to unsafe driving behaviour while behind the wheel with many of their bad habits being picked...

New recruits for local police

The South Burnett is set to welcome three new police officers to its ranks and communities this month, following an emotional swearing-in ceremony at...

Tahlia is working her way towards a nursing career

For school-based trainee Tahlia Livingstone, working one day a week in aged care is a pathway to her dream career — nursing. Tahlia initially completed...

A flag isn’t important – it’s what it represents that matters

Greens Federal leader Adam Bandt has recently come under criticism for removing the Australian flag from one of his press conferences. When asked...

What the Census reveals about the North Burnett

North Burnett residents are older, more religious and less wealthy than the average Australian, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. On Tuesday, 28 June,...

Motorists to feel 1 July pinch

RACQ is warning motorists to expect a range of increases to penalties and transport costs from 1 July. Club Traffic and Safety Engineering Manager Gregory...

South Burnett by the numbers

A bigger Kingaroy and less unoccupied dwellings for the South Burnett. On Tuesday, 28 June, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released their first round of...

Fresh crafts to make you smile

A fresh set of textile artworks are keeping keen crafters warm with ideas this winter. Queensland’s Winter Craft Festival welcomed another two exhibitions to...

Mower experts “STIHL” going strong

When Keith Hansen and his son Darryl purchased Kingaroy Mower Centre in 1985, they had a goal of building the business into the first...

Budget in sights

The state budget has not tickled the fancy of the Member for Nanango. Speaking at Queensland parliament in Brisbane on the state budget was the...

‘PEOPLE’S BUDGET’: Modest rate increase, recycling locked in

South Burnett ratepayers will need to account for a ‘modest’ rate increase and learn how to recycle this financial year. In a historical moment,...

New childcare centre for Kumbia

Kumbia could soon have a new childcare centre which will also provide supervision for school-aged children before and after class. Local families have been surveyed...