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Buddy bench to tackle cyberbullying

Discussing cyberbullying will start with sitting on a mosaic bench at Gayndah State School. The new 'Buddy Bench' takes pride of place near the...

It’s 44 fantastic years of Quota

As Marie Shaw says: “From little things, big things can grow". It was 44 years ago that Marie, and Sandra Tincknell, were among roughly 30...

New $445K drop-in centre to benefit veterans

Murgon sub-branch president John Drew finally had the chance to turn the sod on the piece of ground where a new facility will be...

Real Estate agent receives national recognition

From his early days working as a postie for Australia Post, Rod Dionysius' accolades speak for themselves. He has recently been recognised as one...

Great fire at Terminus Hotel

As with all other regional centres throughout the South Burnett, Proston did not fully become established until the rail line was laid to the...

New collective food hub to unite region

The Burnett is home to many producers who work tirelessly everyday to get their food onto the supermarket shelves. A dedicated committee of eight are...

Students’ host Paddock to Plate

Students from Murgon State High School welcomed guests for a special luncheon at the agricultural block. The Year 12 unit of work this term was...

Smart farms grant for producers

Producers can now take the opportunity to tackle projects to make their farms smarter. Federal member for Wide Bay Llew O'Brien announced that farmers,...

Curious minds at book week

'Curious students' paraded amongst the jungle vines, dressed up as their favourite characters for book week. Wheatlands State School students put on an impressive...

Mission to dispel physio myths

Physiotherapists do much more than most people realise, but see four common problems in patients all around the world. Kingaroy Vital Health Physiotherapist Diego...

Funny poet’s visit inspires students

Poems about footy with dad, family dinners and 10 things a teacher would never say proved literacy was not boring. St John's Lutheran School, Kingaroy...

10 things you need to know about back pain

There are many misconceptions about back pain and what a physiotherapist actually does. Here are 10 back facts to keep in mind this World...

‘We’re sorry’: Bega CEO unpacks peanut factory closure

Bega Group's chief executive officer Pete Findlay has travelled to Kingaroy today to face the music regarding his employer's decision to close down the...