Surveyor running for council reveals some controversial views
A self-proclaimed “workaholic” running for the South Burnett Council on March 16, has raised eyebrows with some of his online activity.
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Former school teacher’s new gig in old post office a hit
It’s all about connection and belonging for a new South Burnett business duo who relocated to the region six months ago and have not looked back.
‘Hole’ lot of love for ‘Donuts’ in unofficial tally as exit poll released
An exit poll has revealed two South Burnett mayoral candidates as front runners but an unofficial count by Donut King Kingaroy has a surprisingly different result.
‘We need Erin Brockovich’: Water issue continues to plague community
Despite council advising residents the brown water coming out of their taps is safe to drink, locals are furious that the issue, which appears to pop up every few weeks, hasn’t been rectified.
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Carers in tears, town under siege as 15,000 bats move in
Parents and teachers of a Burnett child care centre and primary school are not happy a massive bat colony has taken up residence across the road, as tensions run high between some locals and the wildlife rescuers trying to help the animals.
‘I’ll stab you’: Knife-wielding mum’s terrifying rampage
A mother-of-four has been convicted of 36 offences after threatening multiple people, including a wheelchair bound person, with a knife at a country pub, and violently bashing a random person outside the pub.
Why South Burnett Airbnbs are better than anywhere else
Rave reviews left by Airbnb guests have catapulted the region into the number one spot to stay. See exactly why, and the list of guest favourites.
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital with ‘significant’ injury
A motorcyclist has been flown hospital following a crash with a four-wheel-drive in the Somerset region.
New details after mine worker’s foot crushed by ‘300kg of steel’
The owner of the gold mine near Bundaberg, where a young mine worker sustained a “significant” injury in a horror workplace accident, has spoken out.
The ‘sad news’ that turned young man’s world upside down
When cricket and footy fan Charlie Hughes applied for a job at the Kilcoy meatworks, he never imagined it would lead to the worst discovery of his life.
Remembrance Day: Where you can pay respects in Wide Bay Burnett
November 11 is one of the most solemn days of the year, as families and communities remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Here is where you can pay your respects.
Revealed: Multi-million dollar property empires of Wide Bay’s richest business moguls
There is no shortage of business moguls across Wide Bay Burnett and they have property portfolios to match, some amassing more than a dozen titles. FULL LIST
New playground flying fox comes with ‘serious’ price tag
South Burnett children are getting a brand new piece of playground equipment at Benarkin, but the fun is not coming cheap.
‘Best idea in a long time’: New dog park gets green light
Murgon will get its own dog park after a meeting of the South Burnett council heard the planned project was not only a plus for pets but also, the people who would meet as a result. LATEST.
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