The South Burnett Regional Council has apologised to community members who have been affected by the unusual, discoloured water that has come out of their taps in recent weeks but maintains it is safe to drink.
Emergency crews are currently on the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Harlin. Fire and rescue crews are on the scene cutting him out of the vehicle.
A recent Qld government report shows the Wide Bay Burnett is in desperate need of action, showing a lack of affordable housing, an ageing population and predicted population growth over the next two decades.
Kingaroy Shoppingworld has announced the return of Operation Backpack, an initiative to ensure families in need receive everything necessary for their children to start the school year.
With summer in full swing and temperatures exceeding 30 degrees most days, sometimes a swim out in nature is the best way to spend the day. Here are some of our favourite swimming spots around the Burnett region.
The fate of one historical South Burnett hall has been decided while another is still up in the air as repair costs are discovered to be up to $800,000, with council considering demolishing the building.
The results are in from our interactive poll where readers graded their councillors and the South Burnett Regional Councils overall performance during 2023. See who passed with a score of C or higher and see who failed.
New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to light up the night sky on Sunday night despite a week of wild weather. See the list of fireworks displays in the South Burnett, Gympie, Rainbow Beach and the Fraser Coast.
A weekend of predicted wild weather has prompted a warning for possible moderate flooding in parts of regional Queensland.
Whether you are a solo camper or camping with family or friends, there is plenty of choice when planning a camping trip around the North and South Burnett. See some of our favourite spots here.
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