Q&A with cartoonist Tony Turton
Tony Turton is the man behind the cartoons featured on page 2 of Burnett Today every week. The Kingaroy Orana resident shares about his...
Community supports grieving children after tragic crash
The North Burnett community is getting behind five children who lost their mother in a fatal car crash in Brooweena, southeast of Biggenden.
The 40-year-old...
Preachers spread ‘hope’ message in Kingaroy
Noel and Shaz are travelling around Australia sharing a message of hope, love, and salvation.
This week the 'Highway Preachers' will be in Kingaroy,...
Mayor raises region’s issues with State MPs
Mayor Brett Otto met with Ministers in Brisbane on Tuesday, 9 March to raise issues concerning the South Burnett.
The Mayor met with several...
Meet Burnett Today’s cartoonist
Sketching and drawing cartoons is something that Tony Turton has always enjoyed from a young age.
Burnett Today’s cartoonist has been honoured to share...
Rugby player tackles mental health
Former Rugby League star, Wayne Wigham is committed to eliminating stigma and encouraging conversation around men's mental health. Mr Wigham visited parts of Queensland...
‘Under the bonnet’ event for young drivers
Ever wanted to brush up on your skills 'under the bonnet'?
Kingaroy Police, Kingaroy Neighbourhood Watch and the Bill Hull Car Centre are working...
Young boy flown to hospital after being thrown from motorbike
A primary-school-aged boy has been flown to Bundaberg Hospital after he was reportedly thrown off his motorbike near Biggenden.
RACQ Lifelight Rescue said the...
Mastermind’s Marc Fennell
Marc Fennell is an award-winning journalist. He is regarded as one of the best interviewers in the country. He is the new host of...
Nanango’s next nurse
A Nanango high school student has taken her first step in joining her family of nurses in healthcare.
Year 12 Nanango State High School...
Is our gardener a ‘crazy plant person’?
North Burnett raised horticulturalist James Feez can usually be found growing greenery in a plant nursery.
Instead of flowers and shrubs, toys will be strewn...
Man in hospital after car slams into tree
A vehicle has crashed into a tree at Blackbutt.
Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) said a man was then transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a...
Burnett young people are choosing yourtown’s new disability employment service
Young people across the Burnett region are embracing yourtown’s new youth-specific disability employment service, Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), with more than 20 young locals...
