WATCH: Crash destroys historic Qld home, leaving family in crisis
A historic Queensland home has been declared uninhabitable after an uninsured driver crashed into it while the homeowner was inside with his two dogs. Watch the video.
A historic Queensland home has been declared uninhabitable after an uninsured driver crashed into it while the homeowner was inside with his two dogs. Watch the video.
Ipswich SHS pair Chris Simpson and Tarell Indich love their life in the big smoke of Ipswich, but there is one thing both really miss from their home town of Cherbourg. Revealed here.
A women’s A-grade team leader has been voted Burnett’s best coach in a nailbiting finish between three football experts.
After a car crash near Murgon caused their beloved dog Yoda to flee into the wilderness, a family’s desperate week-long search which captured the community’s hearts has ended with a joyful reunion.
After 28 years of effort, the Ballogie Community Association has been granted a 10-year lease by the South Burnett Regional Council to develop a community and recreation facility, transforming an undeveloped reserve into a vibrant hub for local activities.
The Queensland racing industry has made a significant impact on the Wide Bay economy, contributing nearly $50m in 2022-23 and doubling in value.
Fishing equipment is causing serious injuries to dingoes on a popular island paradise, prompting the state government to give an urgent warning.
Whether it’s the beloved mince pie with tomato sauce, chunky beef, cheese and bacon, or chicken and veg, we are searching for Burnett’s best go-to spot to grab a meat pie, with 15 businesses in the running.
Six individuals proudly received their Australian citizenship during a spirited ceremony at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting, led by Mayor Kathy Duff. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Nine local South Burnett groups have secured over $280,000 in grants covering projects from facility upgrades to event hosting. See the list of recipients here.
Starting this month, Kingaroy’s central business district will implement a new speed limit to enhance safety for motorists, pedestrians, and businesses.
A South Burnett RSL sub-branch is planning a major memorial site overhaul and is calling on residents to have their say on the design.
Nanango’s Ros Gregor Trail parkrun reached a significant milestone on the weekend, largely thanks to the dedication of volunteers and the strong sense of community fostered since its inception.
A fundraiser has been launched to help the family who had three members die in a tragic crash near Nanango. Here’s how you can help.
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.
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.
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.
In a bid to improve the region’s roads, the South Burnett Regional Council is implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle potholes.
The South Burnett Regional Council has agreed on a special five-year strategy focusing on arts, culture and heritage opportunities throughout the area.
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.
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.
A rescue chopper has flown a woman to hospital after she was bitten by a snake while working in thick bushland in the North Burnett.
A neighbourhood centre has officially opened its doors in the South Burnett, bringing essential community services and support programs to the community.
A worker, tragically killed on a Bundaberg Sugar-owned farm, is being remembered as “the most beautiful father to his three children” and a beloved brother and mate. LATEST.
Thousands flocked to Goomeri on Sunday for the annual Pumpkin Festival, enjoying a day filled with family fun, pumpkin-themed activities, and a vibrant parade. See our gallery.
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.
A new government report reveals which Wide Bay cities are recording the highest population growth in Queensland as the region’s appeal to retirees and southerners puts added pressure on the housing crisis. SEE BREAKDOWN.
South Burnett residents have expressed outrage at the ongoing state of the regions drinking water. One resident has questions for council, including asking if they would bath a newborn in the discoloured water.
Severe storm cells crossing the Wide Bay have unleashed chaos, knocking down trees, causing flash flooding on several roads and headaches for bargain shoppers. LATEST.
Qld Hydro have released two geotechnical drilling packages as part of the exploratory works of the multi-billion dollar Borumba pumped hydro dam.
After staying for months in a haunt frequently used by refugees from the housing crisis, Bundaberg council has issued homeless people with ‘move on’ notices weeks before Christmas.
More green energy projects have been approved in the South Burnett in the past five years compared to any other point in the region’s history, paving the way for it to become a renewable powerhouse. These are the projects underway.
It has been a colourful year for the South Burnett Regional Council, and it is expected to continue in 2024 with an election on the horizon. Have your say on how the council performed in 2023 by voting in our poll.
A tale of two industries headed in opposite directions has been revealed with a new report earmarking pay increases for the region’s council members at the same time experts say farming wages are headed the other way.
The Burnett’s most in-need are getting a helping hand this holiday season as community groups, police, and businesses gear up for another food drive.
Whether you are up for a challenging hike or you just want to take the family on a relaxing picnic, there are a variety of free things to do around the region these school holidays. Check out our list.
With Christmas just around the corner, more than 100 readers from across Regional Queensland have shared their festive flair with beautifully decorated Christmas trees. SEE THE PHOTOS.
As the year reaches an end look back on the Best of Burnett’s winners from across the past year and meet the people locals trust for everything from coffee to electrical work.
Almost 50 young jack and jillaroos from across Qld have descended on the North Burnett for the return of the popular Biggenden Cattle Camp.
A Burnett horse trainer busted with 2kg of cannabis in clip sealed bags, 64 cannabis seedlings, 34 cannabis plants, three bongs and meth claimed she’d grown the cannabis to feed her horses in the drought.
A mega health hub that will generate hundreds of jobs, inject millions of dollars into the local economy and open up multiple health career pathways will include a new hospital and aged care facility in Kingaroy.
Analysis has revealed the best primary and secondary schools for NAPLAN results across the South Burnett. CHECK YOUR SCHOOL
Friends and families joined more than 200 uni students as they donned their caps and gowns to walk the stage for the 2023 Central Queensland University Bundaberg graduation. See the full gallery of photos and watch the video:
A heated debate preceded a vote on whether South Burnett council should chase dog owners who owe more than $72,000 in unpaid registration fees, with the vote going down to the wire.
South Burnett police are on the hunt for a group of youths after a spate of increasingly disturbing crimes in the region, including a brazen car theft where a woman was threatened with a gun, and a violent carjacking in Wondai.
Police have handled more than 170 incidents in the past 12 months at Wide Bay Burnett schools, new data shows, as the schools responsible for the most call-outs are revealed.
A split Gympie council has defied a staff recommendation in a tight vote to allow rural landholders to ‘diversify’ their revenue streams by increasing the number of campers allowed on their land.
A South Burnett councillor has gone on the attack against speed cameras positioned across the region after a woman caring for her terminally ill husband copped $1000 in fines.
Backyard Speedway Venture couple Beau Pieters and Jessica Dakin-Masters were asleep in their home when they awoke to find it on fire. Watch the video:
A critically endangered skink is being rescued from the brink of extinction in a joint effort by ecologists, conservation officers and Qld park rangers. Watch the video:
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