Tarong coal power gets gov’t stay of execution
The Queensland Government has announced a plan to delay the end of state-owned coal power plants by up to a decade in its new...
The big question in pulse crops
Our pulse cropping industry is constantly looking at ways to produce a quality product for our export market.
The Australian mungbean industry, meanwhile, is consistently...
Kingaroy’s haven for hearing
Kingaroy health care provider South Burnett Hearing is celebrating three years in business.
The Kingaroy Street-based hearing health clinic has dedicated the month of October...
Hectic fire season for rural fire brigades
With the fire season just beginning, it can already be described as hectic, to say the least, with many large bushfires already being seen....
Census shows concern for child development
Census data has shown children growing up during the covid years are more likely to be developmentally at risk.
The Australian Early Development Census...
GALLERY: Relay to return overnight
The South Burnett Relay For Life crew are excited to welcome back overnight relays in 2026.
The announcement was made at the 2025 relay...
Burnett’s Best with… Bronwyn Langford Martoo
Saint Mary’s Catholic College’s resident art teacher, Bronwyn Langford Martoo, shows determination and effort to support and value everyone with her calm exterior.
Her strength...
Fight is on to save Mingo park
A former North Burnett councillor said he will not take the decision of his ex-employer to sell a beloved caravan park and community meeting...
Ride to fight cancer
A group of South Burnett motorcyclists are gearing up for a charity ride spanning five states and thousands of kilometres.
The region's bikers are taking...
What clubs are there for seniors
As we age, it's important to remember to keep an active social life.
What better way to do this than join a club or...
The Yumbin Learning Garden
It felt like something special was happening at Taabinga State School recently and it certainly was. The sun was warm, the garden tools were...
Hormesis causing weedy headaches
There's no doubt about it: you just have to remain in our agricultural industry long enough - promoting best management- and cutting-edge extension...
Lest We Forget
The North Burnett's able-bodied men went abroad to fight for Australia in World War I - and many never returned.
On the 111th anniversary...
