Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
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Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
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.
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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
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Missing woman mystery deepens as police plead for help
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Grey brigade: Retirees discover beachside suburb as major works continue
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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.
Police reveal major update in search for 82yo
Police have revealed the next steps in the case of an 82-year-old man who went missing more than a week ago after he walked out of an aged care home.
‘Uninformed speculation’: Fox Resources hits back at mine claims
Mining business Fox Resources has refuted claims it has chosen a mine site but a farmer and agricultural scientist disagrees.
‘Daddy won’t be coming home’: Tributes for beloved dad killed on cane farm
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Farmers blast proposed mine as company promises $45m annual boost
Farmers have aired concerns about groundwater as the company behind a proposed mine near Bundaberg promises strict environmental standards and a $45m annual injection into the economy.
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
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