‘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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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.
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.
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