Grand grants on the horizon
The Australian Government has launched the first stream of a nation-wide $600 million grant program to improve the country’s disaster safety.
The first round of...
Protecting elders from financial abuse
Older Australians may soon enjoy added protection from financial abuse, after Commonwealth, state and territory Attorneys-General have come together to decide on prioritising a...
QRL champion safe communities
Queensland Rugby League can now deliver more education and awareness programs in the community focused on acts and behaviour on and off the field...
QCWA’s $30k boost to students
QCWA to award over $30,000 in bursaries to Queensland students, with applications open now.
The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) invites male and female...
A triumphant year for horse lovers
It's been a big year for the South Burnett Western Performance Club based at the Nanango Equestrian Centre with a series of shows, clinics,...
Fertile ground for change
The farming community is looking anxiously at the rising price and availability of our Australian fertiliser supplies.
This particularly concerns the nitrogen products, as they...
PHOTOS: Wondai’s Dingo Creek goes up, roads flooded around region
Wondai and other parts of the Burnett received significant heavy rainfall last week resulting in various flooding around the region.
Dingo Creek in Wondai...
PICS: Celebrating Country in Cherbourg
Cherbourg's NAIDOC celebrations couldn't be dampened by rainfall as the community gathered at the Sports Complex to celebrate Country on Thursday, 25 November.
Organised by...
WINNERS REVEALED: ‘Buy local’ campaign a success
From the very first day Burnett Today opened for business, our sole focus has been our community.
We believe that the talent of our local...
REVEALED: Council’s plans for facilities amongst mandates
South Burnett Regional Council facilities will remain open for everyone as the vaccine mandates come into effect across Queensland in December.
The council advises that...
Burnett’s fresh festivities
Just a 20-minute drive from Kingaroy, the festive season is in full swing with fresh Christmas trees grown and sold to the public.
Debbie...
EDITOR’S DESK: Magpie vs journo
I’ve been really enjoying the evenings lately, the cool air relieving the humid days and cotton candy colours illuminating the sky.
I was peacefully walking...
Hair goes wild for good
Students at Coolabunia State School let their imaginations run wild last Friday.
The South Burnett Prep to Year 6 school celebrated an early start...
