15 of Burnett’s Cheekiest toddlers of 2024
With adorable faces and cheeky antics, Burnett’s toddlers keep everyone on their toes. Help search for the region’s cheekiest from 15 nominations. VOTE NOW
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Callout to find Burnett’s cheekiest toddler of 2024
Do you or someone you know have a gorgeous, mischievous toddler between 1 and 3 years old? Nominations for Burnett’s cheekiest toddler are now being accepted. FILL OUT THE FORM
‘Over an hour’s drive’: Why mum’s fighting for new special school
When the cost-of-living crisis and an ageing parent forced Queensland mum April McMillan to move to the country, she quickly realised how hard life in the bush was for kids like her autistic son. Now, her calls for change have reached parliament.
‘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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Council to donate land for new Burnett disability complex
A major hurdle has been overcome for the proposed Murgon Independent Lifestyle Project, a complex of about 12 units for adults with disabilities.
South Burnett schools reveal their school captains of ‘24
School leaders and captains around the South Burnett have been named for next year. Join us in celebrating these young trailblazers as they take their first steps in leadership roles.
‘Blood, sweat and tears’: South Burnett school duxes of 2023
As the school year wraps up, school duxes and high achievers have been revealed, along with some of their remarkable accolades and ambitions. Read what they had to say.
‘So hard’: Community mourns sudden death of popular radio host
Moving scenes and emotional tributes have taken place in the Burnett where a large crowd of friends and family gathered to farewell the man affectionately known as ‘Big Chance’.
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.
Powerlink announces final 1km corridor to Woolooga
Powerlink have announced the final 1km-long corridor of the controversial high voltage transmission lines crossing west of Gympie from the proposed $14.2bn Borumba pumped hydro to the grid at Woolooga.
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.
Shock price rise to fix Gympie’s flood-wrecked roads revealed
An expected $8m price tag to fix almost 200 flood-damaged roads in Gympie’s west has blown out an eye-watering amount, with one councillor describing it ‘hard to accept’. See the full list of roads.
‘Kids need a safe place to call home’: The crisis hitting our region
A community group has launched one of regional Queensland’s biggest recruitment drives with organisers pleading for more carers to tackle an escalating crisis. For those already doing it, they say it has changed their lives.
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