‘Belief in potential’: Building starts on home for at-risk youth
Building has started on a duplex for at-risk South Burnett youth to escape homelessness and step into transitional accommodation in Kingaroy.
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Save our bacon: Pork sector raises alarm over threat from below
Australia’s pork supply may be in jeopardy if a plan to pump liquid carbon dioxide into Queensland’s greatest underground water network is allowed.
15 of Burnett’s Cheekiest toddlers of 2024
With adorable faces and cheeky antics, Burnett’s toddlers keep everyone on their toes. Help search for the region’s cheekiest from 15 nominations. VOTE NOW
Callout to find Burnett’s cheekiest toddler of 2024
Do you or someone you know have a gorgeous, mischievous toddler between 1 and 3 years old? Nominations for Burnett’s cheekiest toddler are now being accepted. FILL OUT THE FORM
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Trees uprooted, Big W caught in power cuts after wild weather
Severe storm cells crossing the Wide Bay have unleashed chaos, knocking down trees, causing flash flooding on several roads and headaches for bargain shoppers. LATEST.
Qld Hydro releases drilling tenders
Qld Hydro have released two geotechnical drilling packages as part of the exploratory works of the multi-billion dollar Borumba pumped hydro dam.
‘They want it to look good ’: Homeless moved on weeks before Xmas
After 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.
Inside the multimillion-dollar projects making Burnett a green powerhouse
More 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.
Have your say on South Burnett council’s performance in 2023
It 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.
Wide Bay Burnett mayors’, councillors’ pay rises for 2024 revealed
A 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.
More than 150 of region’s most in-need get holiday helping hand
The 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.
Nature escape: 11 Family friendly walks to do around the Burnett
Whether 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.
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