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.
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‘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.
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Natural disasters spark council to host suicide prevention workshops
The North Burnett Regional Council will engage with the world’s leading suicide prevention and intervention training company following a rise in natural disasters across the region.
$32 billion still in project pipeline as Gympie Bypass nears end
The long-awaited $1 billion Gympie Bypass is less than one year away from completion, but there remains no shortage of mega-projects on the horizon in all corners of the Wide Bay Burnett.
‘Loved every minute’: Hero retires after 44 years saving lives
He’s saved hundreds of lives, delivered babies on the roadside, and was involved in an emergency response that will forever go down as one regional town’s darkest day. Now after 44 years a much-loved paramedic has hung up his stethoscope.
Safety, accessibility: Major projects improving Wide Bay Burnett schools
Over the past twelve months schools across the Wide Bay Burnett have invested million in improving safety, accessibility and educational opportunities for students. See the major developments changing the face of Wide Bay Burnett schools.
Free swimming spots around the Burnett these school holidays
With summer in full swing and temperatures exceeding 30 degrees most days, sometimes a swim out in nature is the best way to spend the day. Here are some of our favourite swimming spots around the Burnett region.
Grade the North Burnett Regional Council’s 2023 performance
Despite battling ongoing financial difficulties and a cost-of-living crisis the North Burnett Regional Council celebrated highs and lows in 2023. Take a moment to have your say on the council’s performance and what you want to see in 2024.
Full guide: Where to watch NYE fireworks across Wide Bay Burnett
New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to light up the night sky on Sunday night despite a week of wild weather. See the list of fireworks displays in the South Burnett, Gympie, Rainbow Beach and the Fraser Coast.
Tragedy to triumph: Biggest Wide Bay-Burnett stories of 2023
From tragic road fatalities that impacted countless lives to ordinary people who did extraordinary things, here are the stories that broke our hearts and inspired in 2023.
‘Be alert, not alarmed’: Riverside regions on flood watch
A weekend of predicted wild weather has prompted a warning for possible moderate flooding in parts of regional Queensland.
Best camping spots in the Burnett, amazing locations for all budgets
Whether you are a solo camper or camping with family or friends, there is plenty of choice when planning a camping trip around the North and South Burnett. See some of our favourite spots here.
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