‘Unrelenting focus’: Wide Bay’s $50m racing industry doubles in value
The Queensland racing industry has made a significant impact on the Wide Bay economy, contributing nearly $50m in 2022-23 and doubling in value.
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Hook, line and sinker: K’gari dingoes under threat from fishing gear
Fishing equipment is causing serious injuries to dingoes on a popular island paradise, prompting the state government to give an urgent warning.
Where is Burnett’s best meat pie of 2024?
Whether it’s the beloved mince pie with tomato sauce, chunky beef, cheese and bacon, or chicken and veg, we are searching for Burnett’s best go-to spot to grab a meat pie, with 15 businesses in the running.
Food vans, interactive stalls and ‘surprise’ wrapped up in market plan
A determined woman is spearheading a plan for an inclusive market with food vans, interactive stalls and a special ‘surprise’ all part of the proposal.
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‘Daddy won’t be coming home’: Tributes for beloved dad killed on cane farm
A worker, tragically killed on a Bundaberg Sugar-owned farm, is being remembered as “the most beautiful father to his three children” and a beloved brother and mate. LATEST.
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
Callout to find Burnett’s cheekiest toddler of 2024
Do you or someone you know have a gorgeous, mischievous toddler between 1 and 3 years old? Nominations for Burnett’s cheekiest toddler are now being accepted. FILL OUT THE FORM
Lisa Curry’s Olympic torch up for grabs as she promotes speaking up
Champion swimmer Lisa Curry has made the decision to donate her Sydney Olympics torch to an organisation that promotes mental health awareness.
‘Un-Australian, appalling’: Veterans slam courts’ Anzac Day snub
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
Roll call: Meet Burnett’s favourite prep teachers of 2024
Meet 24 of the region’s outstanding prep teachers who are leading our little minds into the first stage of schooling. Be part of the conversation, vote for your most favourite in our poll.
Chickens, calves, ponies: Where is Burnett’s most adored farm animals
Rivalling cats and dogs in their cuteness overload, meet more than 20 barnyard animals captivating hearts across the Burnett region. Vote for your favourite.
30+ pubs: Where is Burnett’s best watering hole of 2024
In the quintessential Aussie fashion, we are searching for the region’s best pub, fostering community spirit with cold drinks, hot meals and vibrant music. With 36 Burnett pubs in the running, it’s up to you now to decide who is best. VOTE NOW
‘Not designed to rubberstamp’: Stakeholders named in controversial mining bid
Fox Resources hopes agricultural stalwarts and business community representatives will help them to steer a successful Bundaberg mining development application.
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