Elder abuse report finalised
A Queensland Parliament committee inquiry into elder abuse has released its final report on the topic, aided in part by witnesses from Cherbourg.
The Education,...
Top 6 at nationals
From the small rural town of Nanango to the sprawling metropolis of Melbourne, it was a real change of scenery for Nanango athlete Jessica....
Regional students answer
With Jobs Queensland projecting 12 per cent growth in early childhood educator roles across the Darling Downs and Ipswich region by 2028, TAFE Queensland...
Reflections on leadership and the road ahead for AgForce
Stepping into the role of CEO at AgForce has been both grounding and energising.
It is an opportunity to understand an organisation with a...
Tied the knot in 2025
As the year draws to a close once again, we put the call out for all the newlyweds of 2025 to send in a...
Burnett’s Best with Vianna Westerman
South Burnett Little Athletics centre sees children from various schools attend, all eager to train and improve their skills in athletic events.
One such...
Head on 2025
2025 certainly brought on a number of challenges for our state with floods to the north and west and cyclones to our east to...
Endurance riders go the distance
Sporting events are judged not simply by the winner but by the quality of the participants. The depth of talent in a team event,...
The origins of revenge
Burnett Junior Writers is a monthly feature designed to encourage and showcase the creativity of student writers across the region.
If you’re interested in seeing...
Cherbourg’s biggest stories of 2025
The Burnett First Nations community of Cherbourg has been a major newsmaker throughout 2025. Here are some of the biggest stories to come out...
Long-term employees honoured
Some of the South Burnett Regional Council's longest-serving employees were recently honoured at a small presentation.
Council's employees who had respectively clocked up 20 and...
Mayor Duff’s 2025 reflections
As South Burnett Regional Council closes the chapter on 2025 and makes preparations for 2026, Mayor Kathy Duff shares some reflections.
What's been some highlights...
Council’s plan to get disaster-ready
Cherbourg's council has approved a range of measures to safeguard the town from future natural disasters following this month's devastating flooding that blocked access...
