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MEGA GALLERY: Gayndah Show returns in force

Country life enthusiasts from far and wide flocked to Gayndah over the weekend to celebrate the North Burnett's first country show of the year...

IN BRIEF: Dogs chase thieves, resident hears thief escape room

Used syringe found after disturbance A 32-year-old Kingaroy man was arrested after blocking traffic and causing a disturbance on the intersection of Alford St and...

Inclusive employment pays off

Patty Wyeth often tugs on a leash to stop office dogs, Sam and Paenyo, from sniffing strangers in Kingaroy Streets. “The dogs get curious...

‘The ultimate dream’ plans to boost cycling tourism

A plan to develop one of Queensland’s signature rail trails into a major domestic and international tourist attraction has been released today. Transport and Main...

Students push for increased study options

Current and future tertiary students are pushing for more educational opportunities in Kingaroy. After South Burnett Regional Council's Mayor Brett Otto revealed plans...

Council to support pumpkin fest

The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is a flagship event for the region and this year the South Burnett Regional Council is getting behind the community...

‘Astonishing feats of bravery’ revealed in new book

Crawling onto the wing of his burning bomber at 13,000 feet was a sacrifice one New Zealand pilot made. James Ward died before...

‘Hero’ mum breaks the cycle

PRELUDE: Journalist, author and Rotary 9600 Conference speaker, Rick Morton says his mum is the hero of his memoir ‘One Hundred Years of Dirt’....

When turning 80 comes as a surprise

Sometimes we just lose track of time, the years escape and the birthdays catch up on us. Hana Johnstone was surprised to receive birthday...

PHOTOS: Gem Show of wonders

Gemstone wonders from precious stones to fossils were waiting to be discovered at the 2021 South Burnett Gem Show. The show, hosted by the...

Kingaroy scout achieves prestigious award

An 11-year-old Kingaroy cub scout has won the highest award in his ranking after completing several gruelling challenges. Kingaroy Scouts presented Zachary May his...

Students immerse themselves in the robotics world

Creativity, computational thinking, collaboration and communication were on display as students in the South Burnett showed off their coding skills at the 2021 Taabinga...

Big morning out in Nanango

On the first Saturday of each month Nanango comes alive. The iconic Nanango Country Markets are held at the Nanango Showgrounds from 6am to...

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