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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.
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.
WINNER: A-grade ‘born and bred’ footy coach takes top gong
A women’s A-grade team leader has been voted Burnett’s best coach in a nailbiting finish between three football experts.
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‘It’s so much fun’: Childcare educator wins Qld vote
A Bundaberg childcare educator has been voted the best in the state by our readers and says she still loves the job after nearly 20 years in the industry.
‘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.
Debate rages over erosion’s cause at picturesque Qld beach
Work has started to fix erosion at a small town’s beautiful beach after public protests regarding the issue, as debate rages about what has caused it.
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.
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.
Missing woman mystery deepens as police plead for help
Police have renewed their plea for public help to find a Monto woman missing for almost three months and last seen on the Sunshine Coast.
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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