Trees uprooted, Big W caught in power cuts after wild weather
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Burnett’s cutest dog, baby and book costume winners
As the year reaches an end look back on the Burnett’s ‘cutest’ winners from across 2023 including Peanut the dog, baby Leilani and book costume winners Erika and her support dog, Whoopi.
Inside the multimillion-dollar projects making Burnett a green powerhouse
More green energy projects have been approved in the South Burnett in the past five years compared to any other point in the region’s history, paving the way for it to become a renewable powerhouse. These are the projects underway.
Have your say on South Burnett council’s performance in 2023
It has been a colourful year for the South Burnett Regional Council, and it is expected to continue in 2024 with an election on the horizon. Have your say on how the council performed in 2023 by voting in our poll.
‘Crop sitter’ returns to court after $40m Qld drug bust
A man arrested as part of a bust at one of the largest marijuana farms in Queensland history has faced court over two more charges related to his role in the enterprise.
Named: Man charged with more than 150 dishonesty crimes
A Gold Coast man facing hundreds of criminal charges, primarily for alleged dishonesty offences, has driven more than 280km to face court in an effort to be allowed to go home for Christmas.
Mum threatens to stab woman in wheelchair in violent rampage
A Murgon mum has faced court over a violent rampage through the streets of a regional Qld town in which she threatened people with a steak knife and punched a random bystander.
Nature escape: 11 Family friendly walks to do around the Burnett
Whether you are up for a challenging hike or you just want to take the family on a relaxing picnic, there are a variety of free things to do around the region these school holidays. Check out our list.
More than 150 of region’s most in-need get holiday helping hand
The Burnett’s most in-need are getting a helping hand this holiday season as community groups, police, and businesses gear up for another food drive.
Nail techs, sparkies, gyms: Meet Burnett’s ‘best of’ winners for 2023
As the year reaches an end look back on the Best of Burnett’s winners from across the past year and meet the people locals trust for everything from coffee to electrical work.
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