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Young woman charged after infant death
A 21-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following investigations into the death of a seven-month-old baby girl in Murgon last week.
The woman, who...
Wondai pool upgrades: Does this funding idea reach the crest of the wave?
A Wondai pool may recieve $600,000 in funding after community members splashed support towards the social and economic benefits it could bring.
Several councillors held...
Art group’s first exhibition a success
Biggenden's newest art group welcomed North Burnett locals to the launch of their first ever major exhibition in Gayndah last week, showing off over...
Elderly woman’s car stolen in alleged robbery
An elderly woman has had her car stolen after two men allegedly forced entry into her unit at a Kingaroy retirement village.
Detectives are appealing...
Farmers demand answers on reef regulation legislation
Deb Frecklington, member for the Nanango Electorate, demanded that the Department of Environment and Science reconsider the inclusion of the Burnett region in the...
Kingaroy residents with NDIS needs could soon get independent living
If you are living with a disability and need an independent house in Kingaroy, Breakaway may be able to help.
Breakaway's supported independent living provides...
Young woman airlifted after serious crash
A woman was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital after a serious crash in the South Burnett.
She became entrapped in her...
Burnett infant sudden death
Murgon police are investigating the sudden death of a seven-month-old infant in Murgon last week.
Emergency services were called to the residence at 9.30am...
New Argent star overcomes woodchop woe
Argent is a household name peppered throughout conversations about woodchopping in Blackbutt, but cousin of world champion Mitch is new-comer Jemma who is becoming...
D’arin Djanum: Program to create strong Cherbourg families
Cherbourg families will strengthen their positive cultural attitudes as a parenting program begins today.
An indigenous positive parenting program will be held on 9...
Residents rally to help find boy who allegedly acted indecently
Murgon residents helped catch a 15-year-old boy after he allegedly acted indecently.
Police allege the boy entered the yard of a woman at a Murgon...
The art of nurturing pecans
Growing pecans is a mixture of patience, love and hundreds of litres of water.
It takes about seven years for a pecan tree to...
Outback mental health is a focus this festive season
While many Queenslanders are gearing up for their yearly dose of Christmas cheer, for some, it can be a really tough time.
Isolation can impact...
