‘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...
Frost-tolerant plants
Last week I took an early walk down to the nursery to save my sweet basil due to a morning of minus four degrees...
New lease for Men’s Shed
The Wondai and District Men’s Shed's members are enjoing an exciting new turn after securing a lease for land at Sunstrup Park.
At the...
Bega top brass promise job help in peanut factory closure
South Burnett mayor Kathy Duff said she was left "hopeful" after a talk with Bega Group's senior executives on Thursday morning, with the company...
Memorial game kicks off
The Mundubbera Tigers and Monto Roos are busy preparing for their annual memorial game on Saturday.
The MacDonald Shield has become a mainstay of the...
Bega to close doors on Burnett’s peanut history
After 101 years in business Kingaroy's peanut processing industry will soon be no more, with food producer Bega Group today announcing it will close...
Schools empty out as Burnett’s population ages
Over half of all schools in the North and South Burnett regions have recorded drops in their student enrolment numbers between 2023 and 2024,...
Meet your local chiro team
Are you, your loved ones or four-legged friends in need of a helping hand? Be Well Chiro and Physio has you covered.
Across three locations...
Burnett orgs enjoy funding boost
A total of 21 Burnett community groups have snagged nearly half a million dollars in grant support during the latest round of the Queensland...
Corey’s inspiring trek
A former Burnett student turned outback nurse has completed the journey of a lifetime, trekking through the Simpson Desert to raise money for charity.
Corey...
Man airlifted after rollover
A young man received a serious head injury during a rollover in the North Burnett yesterday afternoon, requiring air transport to hospital.
Paramedics and firefighters...
New recruits for local station
Kingaroy Fire Station has welcomed four new recruits to its ranks, with Jason McPhee and Aaron Whackett among the new blood.
Jason McPhee, 36...
Fishing Classic hooks next generation of anglers
Young Burnett anglers aged 3 to 17 are being invited to take part in the Aussie Junior Fishing Classic.
This national fishing competition is...
