Massive estate expansion to deliver 85 new homes
A new master planned estate at Innes Park will extend the coral waters community, offering diverse housing, parklands, and improved infrastructure.
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Flood chaos looms as towns brace for more heavy rain
Sandbag stations are open, roads are closed, and supermarket shelves are bare as the region prepares for more severe weather
Homes at risk as council owed hundreds of thousands in unpaid rates
As more and more North Burnett property owners struggle with the cost of living, rates debts are spiralling and the council is on the cusp of moving to selling off those properties in the worst arrears.
‘Danger to the community’: Mum barred from the road until 2040
A Qld mother of three had been slammed for her terrible driving behaviour following a three month crime spree spanning from the Fraser Coast to Mackay, and involving aiming a vehicle at police officers.
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Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
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From machinery to firefighting: Meet Burnett’s favourite apprentice
A 20-year-old apprentice heavy diesel mechanic has won Burnett’s Best Apprentice poll, narrowly edging out the second-and-third place winners in a tight fight.
WATCH: Crash destroys historic Qld home, leaving family in crisis
A historic Queensland home has been declared uninhabitable after an uninsured driver crashed into it while the homeowner was inside with his two dogs. Watch the video.
WINNER: A-grade ‘born and bred’ footy coach takes top gong
A women’s A-grade team leader has been voted Burnett’s best coach in a nailbiting finish between three football experts.
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