Boy’s incredible $10k find 200m from home
A seven-year-old Queenslander has astounded his family and garnered widespread praise for an eagle-eyed find that could be worth $10,000.
Central And North Burnett
Airports brace for chaos as fireys take industrial action over Easter break
Thousands of holiday goers could be thrown into chaos at Australian airports over the Easter school holidays as aviation fire fighters threaten to refuse to work overtime. What it means for you.
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.
‘Absolutely phenomenal’: Survivor’s inspiring journey to miracle worker
When highly-credentialed nurse Rebecca More left hospital after suffering a stroke at the age of 47, she was unable to express concepts a simple as ‘rain’ and ‘sky’. Now she is working wonders in her new role.
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Rider airlifted after homemade ramp stunt ends badly
An attempt at a homemade stunt ended badly for a a motorbike rider on a Bundaberg farm this week.
Explosive secret phone tap: The grandad, drones and $15m ‘black flight’ drug haul
Secret phone taps allegedly captured a grandfather being told he could “earn more in a week than your whole life” if he agreed to take part in a $15m ‘black flight’ drug operation.
‘Nothing can prepare you’: Loving son’s tribute to parents who died together
The son of a couple who ended their lives together – in bed, holding hands – has said the family knew they couldn’t live without each other as he shares their unique love story.
Endangered species threat puts Biggenden wind farm on hold
The 23-turbine wind farm planned for 4465ha near Biggenden is on hold subject to environmental approvals after surveys identified risks to four threatened species.
Reason behind public servant sackings soaring 1000 per cent
Nearly 1000 Queensland public servants were sacked in 2021-22, up from fewer than 100 in the previous year, it can be revealed.
Rider airlifted with serious head injuries after fall from horse
A man in his 40s has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after he fell from a horse on a property northeast of Monto.
First look: Alternative, natural health store opens in Biggenden
After watching her family struggle with health issues, a Biggenden woman has made a career change to offer natural health solutions to the community.
Wide Bay and Burnett childcare centres failing to make the grade
Several of the 143 childcare centres across the region have failed to meet the standard, while others have persisted through Covid to exceed government expectations. See how your centre ranks in 2023:
Mum, daughter injured in serious Burnett crash
A woman in her 50s has been airlifted to the Sunshine Coast and her high-school aged daughter taken to hospital after their car crashed off the road near Proston.
Named: Easts Magpies players to watch in 2023
Easts Magpies begin their BRL campaign this weekend against Wallaroos at Salter Oval, and coach Jacob Blanke and his assistant Chris Trevillion have named the players they say can turn the team’s fortunes around this year.
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