‘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.
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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.
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‘Hearing the girl scream’: Toddler rushed to hospital following snake bite
A Mundubbera toddler was flown to the Bundaberg Hospital after being bitten by a snake in her backyard.
Popular supermarket reveals next steps in mould drama
A major grocery company has revealed what it will do next to deal with mould in a Bundaberg grocery store after a former nurse reported the issue to a health and workplace watchdog.
Decade battle ends in $100 fee to unlock gate on popular weir
The once popular McCauley Weir will open to visitors after a decade-long debate on its roads, but there are conditions including paying a $100 key deposit.
‘Perverts spying’: Caravan parks’ gender-neutral toilets cause big stink
Thousands, including a One Nation politician, have backed scrapping the Fraser Coast Regional Council’s construction of gender neutral toilets at popular caravan parks.
‘Bowel and stomach died’: Mum’s fight from deathbed to endurance athlete
A Maryborough mum-of-five who suffered a life-threatening illness has fought from near death on a hospital bed to become a competitive athlete.
REVEALED: Fraser Coast’s cutest pooch crowned
The hunt for the Fraser Coast’s cutest dog is over and it’s time to find out which pooch was voted the favourite four-legged friend.
VOTE NOW: Help us crown the South Burnett’s best winery
As the South Burnett continues to make its mark as a must-see on Queensland’s wine trail, we’re naming the best spots for a sip as voted by you. Here’s the nine wineries in the running.
‘Not in my lifetime’: Rural advocate questions Paradise Dam rebuild
A Bundaberg region farming advocate says she does not believe she will see the rebuilt dam in her lifetime, as 60,000 people living downstream have been assured they are safe despite the fact the dam was not up to “contemporary safety standards”.
‘Battle to survive’: Country shows face axe after council pulls out
The Burnett could be about to lose four of its country shows following a council decision to no longer be responsible for local showgrounds, leaving already struggling show societies to bear the costs of rates, fees and maintenance. Full report and reaction:
‘Larger than life’: Beloved real estate agent, musician mourned
The life of Nigel ‘Nige’ Dwyer was one well lived, and filled with music, decency, honesty, love, dogs, horses and motorbikes.
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