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South’s newest Aussies

The South Burnett welcomed over a dozen new Australians into its ranks on Monday. Kingaroy's Australia Day celebrations at Memorial Park on 26 January featured...

Hey Donald, here’s a real hero

United States president Donald Trump caused international uproar last week by downplaying the contributions of NATO-member countries during the war in Afghanistan, in the...

Boyce challenges Littleproud’s leadership

A Nationals leadership battle is shaping up between Burnett federal representatives Maranoa MP David Littleproud and Flynn MP Colin Boyce. Current Nationals leader David...

Kingaroy celebrates

Kingaroy's Memorial Park played host to a large gathering on Australia Day, with locals and community groups celebrating the holiday under a scorching summer...

Child charged over violent home invasion

A Moreton Bay boy faced court over an alleged armed home invasion in Murgon on Australia Day that saw a senior seriously injured. The Queensland...

Discussion for financial contribution to tree removal

A couple of dead trees near the Kingaroy's Lyle Vidler Oval will remain as council discusses funding. On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, South Burnett...

OAM’s love for community

Community champion and councillor Ros Heit has been honoured with an OAM this Australia Day. The Wooroolin resident of around 40 years said it...

OAM for former mayor

Compassion and kindness have been core drivers behind a quiet community champion and former mayor’s OAM honour. Keith Campbell found it a “most unexpected...

GALLERY: Avo aussie day out

Blackbutt's Showgrounds was buzzing with activity on Australia Day morning. The Blackbutt Benarkin Lions Club cooked up a free breakfast, serving up bacon and...

North Burnett recognises Aussie legends

This year, the North Burnett's community heroes were recognised in their home towns. The North Burnett Regional Council recognises individuals and community groups who...

A life with horses

PRECEDE Tom Thomsen came to Australia from Denmark at the age of seven. ERLE LEVEY finds out about a life in the bush that has...

IN ACTION: Kingaroy Speedway Queens was electric

Friday night was done and dusted at the 14th Annual Ian Boettcher Race Parts Kings Royal. What a fantastic opening night and unreal racing,...

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...