Councillor’s campaign to become region’s first female mayor
Councillor Kirstie Schumacher has announced her mayoral bid in the upcoming South Burnett election, pledging to tackle historic issues, while writing a “new story”.
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Best dressed: Gympie Music Muster 2023
Crowds descended upon Amamoor State Forest for the 2023 Gympie Music Muster, with festival-goers donning their best attire to enjoy four days of near-perfect weather. We crown the best-dressed at the 2023 Gympie Music Muster.
Man injured in motorcycle crash in South Burnett
A man has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after a motorbike crash on Saturday night. Here’s what we know.
Iconic Nanango pub transforms into trendy new eatery
A new business has signalled a new beginning for a former Nanango businessman, who has given an iconic building a facelift that seems to have hit the spot with local residents.
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Council explains Blackbutt’s rusty-coloured water
A change of water supply is the cause of rusty coloured water in Blackbutt, but the council says the water is bacteriologically safe to drink.
Police find meth in low-level street dealer mum’s bra
The loss of her children was described as a “watershed moment” for a low-level street dealing mum.
Ranked: The properties at risk of auction over unpaid rates
Seven South Burnett properties could be going under the hammer next month for outstanding rates. See the full list here.
Music, camping and community: Murgon Music Muster makes a comeback
A spectacular week of entertainment, jam-sessions and camping is fast approaching for the first Murgon Music Muster post-Covid.
Vietnamese man granted bail after $55m rural drug bust
A defence barrister representing a Vietnamese man allegedly involved in a South Burnett marijuana operation worth $55m says his client has been the victim of “racial stereotyping”.
‘Minutes from dying’: Miracle story of country toddler’s survival
With her tiny body wracked with a collapsed lung, sepsis, and double pneumonia, South Burnett youngster Charli Goodrich was flown from hospital to hospital as her her parents went through their worst nightmare.
Teen taken to hospital after rollover at Pimpimbudgee
A woman in her late teens was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after her car rolled at the intersection of Behan Road and Middle Creek Cooyar Road.
Making a splash: Work starts on water play area at Wondai pool
South Burnett’s parents and children are keen to see a new water play area progress as construction work begins. See the plans.
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