Coal for Budget Christmas
Last year, the Treasurer of Queensland, the Honourable Cameron Dick announced the decision to hike royalty rates.
The hike in royalty rates was three-tiered and...
Economic strategy for 2032
The 2023-24 Budget outlies several areas of economic opportunity to be taken advantage of including, new energy, critical minerals, traditional industries and value add,...
Solar power funnelled out
Sydney-based energy company SmartestEnergy have purchased the majority of the electricity output of the Kingaroy Solar Farm, casting further doubts on whether any of...
Happy 100th Barbara
Today Barbara Soden will celebrate her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family.
Her family will host an ‘open house party’ on Saturday, 24...
GALLERY: Burnett crowns her best
The South Burnett sub-chamber chose its representatives for the 2023 Royal Brisbane Exhibition over the weekend, with the Nanango Show Society nearly sweeping the...
Record funding for LifeFlight
Queensland Government has committed to the largest funding investment in LifeFlight Australia's history.
The State Government announced an additional $586.1 million investment into the aeromedical...
2023-24 Budget overview
The Queensland Budget for 2023-24 is being touted as one that has the cost-of-living crisis in the crosshairs, but the opposition isn’t happy with...
Coolabunia Weaner Sale
The Coolabunia Weaner Show and Sale on 15 June had 1300 head, with many gaining prestigious awards.
The Weaner Steers under 200kg averaged 287c/kg and...
Burnett’s Best with Wayne ‘Cookie’ Jeffrey
Wayne “Cookie” Jeffrey is the recently retired manager of Kewpies Stockfeed and Captain of the Wondai Auxiliary Queensland Fire and Emergency Service.
He has been...
Backyard Ultra world record broken at Nanango
Perth runner Phil Gore has put the Burnett on the map after breaking the world record for completing the most loops in a Backyard...
First Aussie to receive a Congressional Medal
A Veteran honoured.
Leonard McLeod of Wondai brought a very special Medal to show the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday 7 June.
Mr McLeod is...
McCauley Weir opening trial
Residents of Nanango and the South Burnett may soon have access to the McCauley Weir as the South Burnett Regional Council voted to eventually...
Murgon takes a moment to remember
Over the weekend, the community of Murgon came together to remember the fallen.
On Saturday, 25 April, the people of Murgon and surrounds flocked...
