Kingaroy girl announced as finalist in prestigious pageant
The former Kingaroy girl, who has also lived in Quilpie and the Sunshine Coast, shared the news on her social media late last week.
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New youth accommodation provides haven for the homeless
A brand new four bedroom duplex that will house at-risk youth in the South Burnett has welcomed its first residents.
Revealed: Full list of nominees for South Burnett Music Awards
Nominees for the third annual South Burnett Music awards have been announced, with some local legends among the names.
PHOTOS: First day of school for preppies of 2025
From the excitement of seeing your kindy friends to learning where the bag racks are, today was a day of firsts and big emotions for Prep students from all around the South Burnett.
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‘Panicked, shocked’: Community enraged over ‘cruel’ attacks
A state government official has called for public help in investigating reports of brumbies and kangaroos being shot with bow and arrow near Wondai, and warned the perpetrators they could face jail or be fined more than $160,000.
’A little frivolous’: Council to spend $14k for spot on Monopoly board
The Big Peanut will be featured among a range of Australian icons on a very Aussie edition of Monopoly, but it won’t be cheap.
Step back in time: 60+ historic photos of North and South Burnett
Dive into the rich history of North and South Burnett with 60+ rare photographs.
Transformed: 22 shops, projects that reshaped the Wide Bay Burnett
From new dining experiences and retail shops, innovative restaurants and huge infrastructure works there was no shortage of projects which transformed the region in 2024 and laid the groundwork for 2025. See the list:
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
Land clearing linked to new flying fox invasion in Blackbutt
An avalanche of complaints about the bat situation in some Blackbutt streets will be the subject of a community meeting, with the local council promising it was taking the matter seriously.
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.
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