Morning out at markets
It was a smaller crowd, but still a few good buys at the monthly Wondai Country Markets.
Last Saturday morning, 27 September the town...
Honouring our Seniors
Each October, Queensland proudly celebrates Seniors Month, a statewide initiative that honours the invaluable contributions of older Australians.
Far more than a calendar of...
Officer’s raw look at PTSD
Retired police officer Glenn Teske, who has retired in the South Burnett and was awarded the Queensland Police Valor Medal in 2023, shares some...
Try parkwalk this October
Burnett’s parkruns will be transformed into ‘parkwalk’ this October.
For less seasoned runners, walking 5 kilometres is less daunting than running or jogging the...
M.A.D. for CGEN
Murgon State High School’s CGEN legacy continues, as Taring Wangun represents the school at this year's Creative Generation.
On Tuesday, 16 September, the school...
Burnett’s Best with… Charlotte Greenslade
Saint Mary's Catholic College student Charlotte Greenslade decided to do her Year 10 work experience week learning what it takes to be a journalist...
Road safety push after tragedy
After a devastating crash involving a car and a horse and carriage, which shook the community significantly, South Burnett Regional Council put in a...
GALLERY: Friends launch pink luncheon
Two friends having a cuppa together decided to ‘think pink’ and give back.
Muriel Schultz and Jan Ferguson organised a breast cancer luncheon and...
Council cuts out caravan parks
The North Burnett Regional Council announced its latest cost-cutting measure during last week's council meeting, voting unanimously to distance itself from its four caravan...
Tardiness no excuse for Gympie speedster
A one-day road safety patrol operation carried out by Bundaberg police in the North Burnett last month caught eight speedsters.
Operation Double Vision saw members...
The history of Police Remembrance Day
After returning from military service in Vietnam, I joined the Queensland Police Service in 1974.
Most of the officers attending Monday’s National Police Remembrance Day...
Why seniors matter more than ever
In every town, bustling cities to quiet country corners, there’s a steady heartbeat that keeps communities grounded, connected, and thriving. That heartbeat belongs to...
Talent show, DJ at free youth expo
Music, talent show and fun awaits South Burnett youth during the school holidays.
The CTC Youth Expo will be held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds...
