After a rare disease robbed them of their beautiful seven-month old daughter, a Western Downs couple bravely fought through their heartache in a herculean bid to make a difference to the lives of other children and their families.
After being given the heartbreaking task of telling his friends about their daughter’s sudden death, a North Burnett police officer is taking on the biggest challenge of his life in honour of the vivacious 22-year-old.
From a man allegedly threatening to headbutt shop staff over a cost dispute to a man busted driving without a licence for more than 30 years, these are some of the bizarre or brutal crimes police in the Burnett region have dealt with this past week:
Sickening videos have exploded online of Queensland teens brutally bashing each other for internet glory, with charges likely and participants suffering injuries as police say “it’s not worth the five minutes of fame”.
The Burnett is home to some of the most incredible women in the country, all making our region a better place through their passion, hard work and awe-inspiring talent. See the full list:
Police have released new information about the identity of the South Burnett man killed after his car was swept off a crossing, making him the 12th person to die in the state’s flooding disaster. Full details here:
A man has been taken to hospital after a truck crashed into a ditch off a major rural highway in the North Burnett region. Full details:
Despite floods and storms battering the Burnett region in recent weeks the 64th annual Proston Show was a cracker, bringing locals and tourists alike to the showground for two action-packed days of good old country fun. Did we capture you?
From musicians and volunteers to teachers and athletes these are the nearly 50 residents who earned top honours in the North Burnett’s belated 2022 Australia Day Awards ceremony.
The company behind Swickers Bacon Factory in Kingaroy has warned residents to be “incredibly diligent” as receding floodwaters boost the spread of a rare mosquito-borne virus, with vaccinations for piggery staff to kick off next week.
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