WRAP-UP: Police crack down on drugs, drink driving
Kingaroy police attended a number of drug-related matters last week, charging 10 people in total with drug possession or drug use offences and two...
Brangus Weaner Steers hit 864c/kg at Biggenden
Burnett Livestock & Realty’s Biggenden meatworks and store sale on Monday 6 December saw a yarding of 1226 head. More records were broken with...
Fresh pitch for cricketers
A redevelopment project is well underway with a new centre wicket, replacement of cricket nets and new fencing in the works for the Kingaroy...
Mine closure brings job loss
A wave of unemployment has hit Burnett residents as mining at New Acland ceased on Friday, 26 November.
A statement from the New Hope...
22 athletes heading to States
A group of 22 budding athletes will be heading off to compete at the State Relay Championships this weekend.
The group from South Burnett...
Teen to hospital after Wooroolin car fire
A teenage female was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition following a rollover and car fire in Wooroolin this morning, 6 December....
$150k for lucky Wondai farmer
First, good soaking rain, and now a $150,000 Instant Scratch-Its prize – a Wondai farmer is thinking all his Christmases have come early and...
Citrus capital’s country charm
With its vibrant festivals, active community groups and awe-inspiring flora and fauna, Gayndah has long since enjoyed a spot on the itineraries of seasoned...
The Snow Huntress
Maddison Richards is a Year 10 student at Goomeri State School who has a passion for writing. She joined the Burnett Today team earlier...
Burnett’s Best with Jane Erkens
This week's Burnett's Best is one of the most well-known faces in Nanango. Jane Erkens is the Principal at Nanango Real Estate, the heart...
Cattleman donates big to life-saving service
The South Burnett Livestock Exchange selling community has rallied behind a Murgon cattle producer, who after surviving life-threatening injuries during an on-farm accident, vowed...
Data proves Queensland tree numbers are growing
During the past 20 years vegetation management laws in Queensland have been radically amended more than 40 times – on average, that’s more than...

















