GympieA weekend of predicted wild weather has prompted a warning for possible moderate flooding in parts of regional Queensland.
Central & North BurnettWhether you are a solo camper or camping with family or friends, there is plenty of choice when planning a camping trip around the North and South Burnett. See some of our favourite spots here.
Community NewsA new government report reveals which Wide Bay cities are recording the highest population growth in Queensland as the region’s appeal to retirees and southerners puts added pressure on the housing crisis. SEE BREAKDOWN.
South BurnettSouth Burnett residents have expressed outrage at the ongoing state of the regions drinking water. One resident has questions for council, including asking if they would bath a newborn in the discoloured water.
GympieSevere storm cells crossing the Wide Bay have unleashed chaos, knocking down trees, causing flash flooding on several roads and headaches for bargain shoppers. LATEST.
BusinessQld Hydro have released two geotechnical drilling packages as part of the exploratory works of the multi-billion dollar Borumba pumped hydro dam.
Community NewsAfter staying for months in a haunt frequently used by refugees from the housing crisis, Bundaberg council has issued homeless people with ‘move on’ notices weeks before Christmas.
South BurnettMore 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.
South BurnettIt 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.
Community NewsA tale of two industries headed in opposite directions has been revealed with a new report earmarking pay increases for the region’s council members at the same time experts say farming wages are headed the other way.
South BurnettThe 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.
South BurnettWhether 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.
BundabergWith Christmas just around the corner, more than 100 readers from across Regional Queensland have shared their festive flair with beautifully decorated Christmas trees. SEE THE PHOTOS.
South BurnettAs 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.
Community NewsAlmost 50 young jack and jillaroos from across Qld have descended on the North Burnett for the return of the popular Biggenden Cattle Camp.
Police & CourtsA Burnett horse trainer busted with 2kg of cannabis in clip sealed bags, 64 cannabis seedlings, 34 cannabis plants, three bongs and meth claimed she’d grown the cannabis to feed her horses in the drought.
Community NewsA mega health hub that will generate hundreds of jobs, inject millions of dollars into the local economy and open up multiple health career pathways will include a new hospital and aged care facility in Kingaroy.
Schools HubAnalysis has revealed the best primary and secondary schools for NAPLAN results across the South Burnett. CHECK YOUR SCHOOL
BundabergFriends and families joined more than 200 uni students as they donned their caps and gowns to walk the stage for the 2023 Central Queensland University Bundaberg graduation. See the full gallery of photos and watch the video:
South BurnettA heated debate preceded a vote on whether South Burnett council should chase dog owners who owe more than $72,000 in unpaid registration fees, with the vote going down to the wire.
Police & CourtsSouth Burnett police are on the hunt for a group of youths after a spate of increasingly disturbing crimes in the region, including a brazen car theft where a woman was threatened with a gun, and a violent carjacking in Wondai.
BundabergPolice have handled more than 170 incidents in the past 12 months at Wide Bay Burnett schools, new data shows, as the schools responsible for the most call-outs are revealed.
GympieA split Gympie council has defied a staff recommendation in a tight vote to allow rural landholders to ‘diversify’ their revenue streams by increasing the number of campers allowed on their land.
South BurnettA South Burnett councillor has gone on the attack against speed cameras positioned across the region after a woman caring for her terminally ill husband copped $1000 in fines.
VideoCommunity NewsBackyard Speedway Venture couple Beau Pieters and Jessica Dakin-Masters were asleep in their home when they awoke to find it on fire. Watch the video: