‘Healthcare for generations’: Construction starts on $1.2b hospital
The long-awaited first sod has been turned on the $1.2b Bundaberg Hospital with more than 2800 jobs promised over the course of the project.
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$800k ninja course, parkour: Next steps in major $33.5m park transformation
A Qld council has approved a $33.5m youth precinct at a sleepy country town’s park, in the hope of curbing youth crime, which will eventually feature an $800k ninja warrior course and more. SEE THE PLANS.
Huge unit development for veterans greenlit for town centre
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the go-ahead for the construction of 14 two-bedroom units for RSL veterans and their families in the centre of Kingaroy. SEE THE PLANS.
‘Numbers are down’: Scouts leader airs fears over volunteers
A vital Wide Bay organisation has revealed the reasons behind a decimation in volunteer numbers as the LNP takes a swipe at the government over the issue.
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Council announces fate of one historical South Burnett hall, another in limbo
The fate of one historical South Burnett hall has been decided while another is still up in the air as repair costs are discovered to be up to $800,000, with council considering demolishing the building.
Pass or fail: How readers rated the South Burnett Council in 2023
The results are in from our interactive poll where readers graded their councillors and the South Burnett Regional Councils overall performance during 2023. See who passed with a score of C or higher and see who failed.
Full guide: Where to watch NYE fireworks across Wide Bay Burnett
New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to light up the night sky on Sunday night despite a week of wild weather. See the list of fireworks displays in the South Burnett, Gympie, Rainbow Beach and the Fraser Coast.
Tragedy to triumph: Biggest Wide Bay-Burnett stories of 2023
From tragic road fatalities that impacted countless lives to ordinary people who did extraordinary things, here are the stories that broke our hearts and inspired in 2023.
‘Be alert, not alarmed’: Riverside regions on flood watch
A weekend of predicted wild weather has prompted a warning for possible moderate flooding in parts of regional Queensland.
Best camping spots in the Burnett, amazing locations for all budgets
Whether 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.
6000 per year: Why Wide Bay is fastest growing region in Qld
A 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.
Locals furious over South Burnett’s drinking water, Deb Frecklington responds
South 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.
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