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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Celebrations as key service finally gets long demanded $26m upgrade
Residents of a regional Qld Indigenous shire have finally had their demands for better water met, hopefully bringing an end to the need to months-long stretches when they have to boil their own water for safety.
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.
Cherbourg pair hungry for Langer Trophy success
Ipswich SHS pair Chris Simpson and Tarell Indich love their life in the big smoke of Ipswich, but there is one thing both really miss from their home town of Cherbourg. Revealed here.
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‘Truly one of a kind’: Mum-of-two mourned following death at 51
An outpouring of tributes to a beloved wife, mum and friend have come from a close-knit community following her death at 51 years old.
Who does it best?: Burnett’s hair colourists on show
Whether it’s a simple touch up or a hair transformation, we are on the search for Burnett’s best hair colourist. Vote in the poll and help give your favourite the recognition they deserve.
Cheeky toddler keeps smile on parent’s faces through rough year
Described by her mum as 3 going on 13, Burnett’s cheekiest toddler has helped keep a smile on her parent’s face through possibly the roughest year of their lives. Hear little Arlia’s story and find why she was named the region’s cheekiest.
Repair requests, patch-up jobs: Mission to solve pothole problems
In a bid to improve the region’s roads, the South Burnett Regional Council is implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle potholes.
Art history: Council-first decision puts heritage, culture in limelight
The South Burnett Regional Council has agreed on a special five-year strategy focusing on arts, culture and heritage opportunities throughout the area.
‘Ringing my children to say goodbye’: Flesh-eating bacteria nearly kills mum
When a Qld woman noticed a “pimple” on her neck, she never imagined it would nearly end her life and mark the beginning of a year-long battle with a flesh-eating bacteria involving more than 15 surgeries and multiple ICU stays.
Grey brigade: Retirees discover beachside suburb as major works continue
Development of a Qld beachside suburb famous for its laid-back lifestyle is well underway and attracting retirees in droves to its tree-lined shores.
Woman seriously injured by snake bite
A rescue chopper has flown a woman to hospital after she was bitten by a snake while working in thick bushland in the North Burnett.
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