‘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.
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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
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Massive North Burnett wind farm given green light after months of delay
Work will begin on a $350million wind farm occupying 4500ha near Biggenden after approval was granted following months of delays over environmental concerns.
‘F**k big business’: Farm fight exposed as 117 y/o Burnett dairy folds
One of Queensland’s oldest dairies is closing but not before its councillor owner blames a bitter battle with another farmer and major milk company.
Jury finds Bundaberg dad not guilty of choking ex-wife
A jury has found the ex-husband of a former rural council CEO not guilty of choking her as a four-day trial in Bundaberg comes to an end. Read the latest.
The families and big money behind Qld’s horse industry
While racing may be known as the Sport of Kings, it’s not the only equestrian discipline raking in big bucks for savvy owners and breeders across the state. Meet the people behind 15 of Queensland’s richest studs.
Tributes flow for ‘beautifully caring,’ young student midwife
A family and community is trying to come to terms with the tragic loss of a vital young woman after a long and courageous battle.
Monto in the spotlight: 300+ students create heartwarming video
Students from across Monto’s five schools have come together to make a stand out music video with viral songwriter Josh Arnold. Watch the video.
‘He’s going to kill me’: Alleged affair, choking allegation heard in court trial
The alleged affair of a former chief executive of a Queensland council has been aired as part of a trial into an alleged choking between a married couple of 27 years.
Biggenden business owner shares secret to success at birthday celebrations
A Biggenden business has celebrated four years of operation, and owner Kirsten Robinson has shared the secret to success against a global pandemic, a cost-of-living crisis and operating in the sticks.
Council drafts action plan to tackle region’s housing crisis
A Queensland council has partnered with government bodies to create a housing action plan in the hopes of easing the impact of the state’s housing crisis.
‘How are you going, getting any?’: Qld mourns death of a larrikin
Champion woodchopper, cane farmer, grazier and scion of one of regional Qld’s most influential families, Harvey Dingle was a survivor from a bygone era.
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