EDITOR’S DESK: My month away from Kingaroy
Coming back from a couple of weeks of leave on my honeymoon I noticed the region is looking quite different.
There is so much...
Algae industry set to grow
Agriculture organisation AgriFutures Australia has released a new report providing an inside look at the nation's growing seaweed- and algae-harvesting industries.
The 28-page report 'The...
PHOTOS: Frecklington’s Christmas greetings
Community members gathered over Christmas drinks and nibbles at the Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington's Christmas party on Monday, 6 December.
After a challenging...
Crews on scene at Taromeo crash
Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a single-vehicle crash on the D'Aguilar Highway at Taromeo, east of Blackbutt.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency...
Blackbutt Singers farewells 2021
The Blackbutt Singers' 30th anniversary celebration concert went like 'clockwork' as they finished off the year in song.
The audience included the regular patrons...
Road Christmas boost for SBRC
The South Burnett Regional Council will soon get its share of federal funding flowing to councils nationwide to improve their local road networks and...
WRAP-UP: Police crack down on drugs, drink driving
Kingaroy police attended a number of drug-related matters last week, charging 10 people in total with drug possession or drug use offences and two...
Mine closure brings job loss
A wave of unemployment has hit Burnett residents as mining at New Acland ceased on Friday, 26 November.
A statement from the New Hope...
Teen to hospital after Wooroolin car fire
A teenage female was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition following a rollover and car fire in Wooroolin this morning, 6 December....
$150k for lucky Wondai farmer
First, good soaking rain, and now a $150,000 Instant Scratch-Its prize – a Wondai farmer is thinking all his Christmases have come early and...
Citrus capital’s country charm
With its vibrant festivals, active community groups and awe-inspiring flora and fauna, Gayndah has long since enjoyed a spot on the itineraries of seasoned...
The Snow Huntress
Maddison Richards is a Year 10 student at Goomeri State School who has a passion for writing. She joined the Burnett Today team earlier...
Strong Natives seize Gyemore Shield
The Cherbourg Hornets were unable to prevent the Gyemore Shield from falling back into the hands of the Brisbane Natives when the two sides...
