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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From nightmare to joy: Yoda found safe a week after car crash
After a car crash near Murgon caused their beloved dog Yoda to flee into the wilderness, a family’s desperate week-long search which captured the community’s hearts has ended with a joyful reunion.
60+ FACES: Vibrant 2024 Childers Festival attracts thousands
Thousands rolled up to the 2024 Childers Festival and visitors and locals alike were entertained with fun music, food and market stalls. See who was there.
‘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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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.
‘Misleading’: Machinery art on borrowed time despite mayor’s claims
A passionate public campaign to save a beloved rural art installation is yet to be won despite claims from Bundaberg Mayor Jack Dempsey that “it’s here to stay”.
‘Missed opportunities’: Qld family’s desperate fight to save daughter
Queensland Health insists it has “gold standard” procedures following a family’s plea for change to the system, after their girl was misdiagnosed for months as cancer spread to her bones.
Hidden crisis: Dark secrets of Qld coastal towns swallowed by Airbnb
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
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