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Tristan is a journalist at the South Burnett Times and Central & North Burnett Times, covering crime, courts, business news and sports as well as general and breaking news. He started his career as the sports reporter for the Times before taking on an expanded role.

Tristan Evert

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South Burnett

‘Need to do more’: MP on new Burnett mental health facility

FEDERAL Wide Bay MP reveals work has started for a potential facility to deal with mental health issues in the South Burnett.

South Burnett

The sunset from the 31 The Rocks property in Stanthorpe.

FREE: Where to turn for mental health help in the South Burnett

Mental Health is arguably the biggest issue currently facing the Burnett region so we’ve put together an extensive list of places to turn to for help.

South Burnett

Deb Frecklington at Parliament house. She announced she would be stepping down from the position of LNP leader today.2 November 2020 Brisbane 2020 Picture by Richard Gosling

Deb kicked from parliament for questions over suicide rate

Deb Frecklington has been ejected from parliament after questioning the lack of mental health services at the Kingaroy Hospital.

South Burnett

Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk pictured at Parliament House, Brisbane 10th of November 2020. The Premier won the recent Queensland state election for another term. (Image/Josh Woning)

BUDGET BREAKDOWN: The Burnett projects happening in 2020-2021

FROM major hospital upgrades to Paradise Dam works, these are the Burnett projects included in the Queensland 2020-21 budget.

Police & Courts

Kingaroy Senior Sergeant David Tierney urges the community to use recreational weapons responsibly.

‘NO ANSWER’: Burnett top cop on responding to suicides

A SENIOR South Burnett police officer opens up about the devastating and far-reaching impacts of lives lost to suicide. DETAILS:

Police & Courts

ROADSIDE: Generic drug driving image with police officer.

CRIME: Kingaroy drug driving blitz nabs dangerous motorists

IT WAS a dangerous weekend on Kingaroy roads, with police charging drivers for drug driving and another man for drug possession.

South Burnett

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OPINION: Why we need to talk about mental health

THIS week the South Burnett Times will be launching a mental health campaign, brining in experts to break down arguably the biggest issue facing our region.

South Burnett

SUICIDE EPICENTRE: Data reveals Burnett‘s dark problem

AFTER 16 months, a South Burnett family is still searching for answers after losing their 12-year-old to suicide. They‘re just one of many families dealing with the shockwave of grief living in Queensland’s suicide capital.

Business

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New South Burnett picnic business boom

A SOUTH Burnett businesswoman is combing her passion for styling with the charm of the South Burnett landscape to create unique pop up picnics.

South Burnett

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Two new aged care homes under construction in South Burnett

TO COMBAT the lack of public housing for the elderly, two new independent living units for senior citizens are currently being built in the South Burnett.

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