Qld Hydro releases drilling tenders
Qld Hydro have released two geotechnical drilling packages as part of the exploratory works of the multi-billion dollar Borumba pumped hydro dam.
Community
‘They want it to look good ’: Homeless moved on weeks before Xmas
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.
Inside the multimillion-dollar projects making Burnett a green powerhouse
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.
Have your say on South Burnett council’s performance in 2023
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.
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Five hospitalised after D’Aguilar Hwy truck, car collision
Five patients were hospitalised on Wednesday night after a car collided with a truck on the D’Aguilar Highway, at South Nanango. Here’s what we know.
Woman killed in horror Burnett Hwy rollover
A 42-year-old woman has died at the scene of a single-vehicle rollover on the Burnett Highway. Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them.
Trial told of women’s alleged night of abuse, violence and fear
The details of a man accused of punching one woman in the face and chasing another with a knife have been revealed in a Kingaroy court as man stands trial on three charges of assault.
Farmers join rally against ‘reckless’ renewables
Members of the Kilkivan Action Group joined a rally of about 50 people in Brisbane on Tuesday to protest what they say is the state government’s “reckless” approach to the deliver of renewable energy.
‘True larrikin’: Legendary country butcher, footy coach dies
A country identity lovingly nicknamed ‘cat of nine lives’ has been remember for his great passion for life and sport, his gentle spirit and his heart of gold.
Close call on regional Hwy as 4WD with caravan flips
Multiple emergency crews are at the scene of a two vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway near Booubyjan.
100+ Faces: Kingaroy BaconFest 2023 in photos
BaconFest brought together food enthusiasts from across the state this weekend, celebrating everything bacon with epic eating and cooking competitions. PHOTO GALLERY.
Vomiting, sweats, pain: Ex-nurse’s frightening mushroom meal scare
Staff at Bundaberg Hospital allegedly told an ex-nurse she wasn’t dehydrated because she was crying after presenting to the ED in fear she was dying from food poisoning after eating mushrooms.
Walk-in: Jobs that pay $100k in your own patch of paradise
As thousands of people head for a sea or green change in regional Queensland to beat rising costs of city living, we reveal the jobs offering six-figure salaries and up to $91 an hour.
Humble response from Burnett’s favourite childcare educator
A born and bred Kingaroy mum, who received an overwhelming number of votes in our competition, has been crowned the region’s favourite childcare educator for 2023.
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