Revealed: The 50 most powerful people in Wide Bay Burnett – now you decide who is number one
From farming dynasties to renewable energy pioneers, the Wide Bay Burnett's elite battle for the top spot in an unprecedented power ranking.
The Wide Bay Burnett is defined by diverse landscapes, from the Fraser coastline to the rich agricultural plains of Gympie and the Burnett.
It is home to more than 300,000 people, and the population is a resilient blend of multi-generational farming families and newcomers attracted by the lifestyle and affordable housing.
While rooted in powerhouse agriculture, including sugar, citrus, and beef, the region is actively forging a new path through strategic growth.
Health Care and Social Assistance has grown to become the region’s largest employer, serving a rapidly growing population alongside a tourism industry centred on its world-class coastal assets.
Major developments include Bruce Highway upgrades, water security and massive residential projects.
Crucially, the region is positioning itself as a renewable energy hub, attracting billions of dollars of investment in solar and hydrogen.
By balancing sustainable tourism assets like K’gari (Fraser Island) with diversification into advanced manufacturing, health, and education, the Wide Bay Burnett is poised for a vibrant future.
The people leading that charge into the future are doing so with courage, inspiration and forward thinking.
Polls rolled out across the Wide Bay Burnett have asked readers to vote for their most influential local people, and now we have taken the most powerful and influential from each region to form a Wide Bay Burnett list of Power 50.
Now we want our readers to vote on that poll, to rank the Power 50 of the Wide Bay Burnett, and decide who is Number One.
Cast your vote in the poll below:
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Originally published as Revealed: The 50 most powerful people in Wide Bay Burnett – now you decide who is number one
