‘Artist with hair’: Burnett crowns its best hairstylist
South and North Burnett readers have revealed their choice for the region’s best hairstylist, with the winner emerging from a 28-strong field of nominees to claim the crown.
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Qld coal boss warns of wave of mine closures due to royalty hikes
Bowen Coking Coal boss Nick Jorss says Queensland’s crippling royalty regime means 500 jobs at its flagship mine are on the line as it ‘shovels money’ to the state government.
Five ways a new US war can hit your finances
From petrol prices to interest rates, if the new Middle East conflict spreads it could impact Australians’ investments and nest eggs.
These 15 stocks are booming amid a ballooning of defence budgets
Defence companies have doubled in value in a year, and experts say the outlook suggests more growth ahead for investors. Here are 15 stocks on the rise.
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Deal sweatener puts hybrid SUV within family budgets
Recently updated, the Nissan Qashqai N-Design hybrid tops its family tree but has some strange omissions.
Motorsport park gets green tick after years of planning
After years of planning and debate, the South Burnett’s controversial new motorsport park has moved one step closer to approval. SEE THE PLANS
The 9 lowest home loan rates you can get right now
The RBA has been cutting rates, and so have the banks. But which ones are offering the best deals? If yours isn’t on this list, it might be time to shop around.
How much more you will pay as council votes on new charges
The South Burnett council voted to introduce a raft of new fees and charges for the new financial year, with at least one service doubling in cost. DETAILS
Abuse, threats of violence force council to adjust opening hours
The South Burnett council will close certain facilities early, including its libraries, one day a week so staff can get the help they need to cope with an increase in aggressive customer behaviour.
How much you need to retire comfortably this year
A comfortable retirement is more within reach for younger workers, and the cost of essentials is easing for seniors. Here are the latest figures on how much you need to retire well.
VOTE NOW: Who is the best hairdresser in the Burnett?
The special bond between client and stylist is something we’re celebrating across the North and South Burnett after our readers nominated almost 30 men and women for the title of Best Hairdresser. Vote in our poll here:
Tax time advice: how to avoid an AI-powered scam
Artificial intelligence is powering up tax-time scam attacks on unsuspecting Aussies, making it vital to learn how to protect yourself.
War and money: how markets could unravel quickly
As Israel’s strikes on Iran threaten to spark a wider war, lessons from the global financial crisis – when freaked-out Aussie stocks plunged 54 per cent – are worth revisiting.
The last version of this EV was disappointing … now it’s a cracker
The SQ6 is a new addition to luxury marque’s electric offerings and it sets the benchmark for Audi EVs.
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