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Brian keeps on ‘rolling’

Brian Marsh is no stranger to restoring and driving classic cars. In 2012 the adventurous car enthusiast drove his 1977 Oldsmobile 98 from Strathpine to...

Seasonal worker grant will be ineffective

The Queensland Government has pledged to commit $1.1 million into bringing Australian seasonal workers to regional farms as part of an initiative announced last...

Burnett bike trails boom

Most people probably remember Nanango's David Kenny with a dental drill and scaler in his hands but now the retired dentist is enjoying seeing...

Water not so secure for farmers

Water security has not been secured by Barambah Creek Farmers, despite the Labor Government's recent announcement. This is according to Member for Nanango Deb...

Strong legacy left behind

Margaret Tyler passed away on 19 September, aged 77 years, leaving a legacy that all the South Burnett can be proud of. Margaret...

Third time’s a charm

The producers of Bill and Ted Face the Music were in a somewhat enviable position as far as sequels go. The previous two films,...

Q&A with race car driver Kyron Clegg

Kyron Clegg has had a busy 2020. He's nearly completed Year 12 at Saint Mary's Catholic College, whilst fulfilling his duties as school captain. Plus...

Eidsvold author tops book awards

A North Burnett author who captured her indigenous culture and region in literature has been recognised in the 2020 Queensland Literary Awards. Lisa Fuller...

Firies receive worthy accolades

Among the celebrations at the launch of the new million dollar Yarraman Rescue and Fire Station, a couple of firies had an even bigger...

There’s a lot to learn from coming second

Loyalty is a word that springs to mind when I think of community groups across the Burnett. From the Queensland Country Women's Associations to Lion's...

Lifetime of service honoured

Leo Geraghty never envisioned there would be one, let alone two people in his family to receive an Order of Australia Medal. His sister, Sister...

Firies move into new HQ

For more than 27 years the Yarrman Fire and Rescue crew have been sharing an office floor space with the Queensland Ambulance Service. Now,...

A ‘dignified’ donation

The Blackbutt-Yarraman CWA and the McGowan Foundation raised funds for a much-needed syringe drive for Yarraman Care. At a ceremony on Wednesday, 25 September...