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.
For the first time brave teen Mia Selby has relived the horror day she went from celebrating the ‘best night of her life’ to suffering catastrophic injuries after a 4WD beach party went horribly wrong. SEE VIDEO
A young man charged over an incident at a Burnett service station which allegedly left a 56-year-old man with serious injuries has fronted court in Kingaroy.
A mum from regional Qld has been recognised nationally for her triumphant efforts to provide women with independence and practical skills, recruiting almost 7000 members.
The community has called for a permanent seat and plaque in memory of the ‘waving man’ of Kepnock. Would you like to see a memorial created? Vote in our poll:
Police have asked for time to process 90 gigabytes of evidence in their case against a 41-year-old businessman charged with 11 counts of rape and five other sexual offences.
An ambitious 18-year-old daredevil from regional Queensland has qualified to compete against Australia’s best bull riders and revealed his most terrifying moments.
Fire crews have issued a ‘Prepare to leave’ warning for properties and residents near Tarong National Park on Kingaroy Cooyar Rd and Upper Yarraman Rd as a large slow-moving grass fire moves towards Coomba Waterhole Rd.
Artificial intelligence may be the future, but how good is it right now? Meet the ‘average’ men and women of Nanango, Kingaroy, Goomeri and Cherbourg as envisioned by AI technology. Let us know if you think AI nailed it or failed it by voting in our poll.
The search is on for the Burnett region’s favourite childcare educator. Vote for your favourite out of our 30 amazing finalists, as nominated by readers.
The town water in Nanango is so foul one woman won’t even let her dogs drink it and other residents call it ‘toxic’, but fixing it would cost the council millions.
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