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200+ photos: Smiles and celebrations as university students graduate
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:
‘No money tree out back’: Council split over $72k owed by dog owners
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.
Women threatened in terrifying carjackings
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.
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‘We love you’: Community in shock as fire victim’s identity revealed
Shockwaves from a tragic Queensland house fire have rippled through the community after news the 39-year-old mother of three young children, originally from Adelaide, died as a result of her burns.
‘Like an avalanche’: Fears mount over Blackbutt Range
Growing cracks in the barrier of a crucial Burnett arterial have motorists on edge and fears building that it will be shut down, or worse, someone will die. Watch the video:
Murgon meth mum was ‘unaware’ of illegal activity
A mother-of-five has told the court she was unaware her licence had been suspended after police caught her driving with methamphetamines in her system.
Health issue forces mayor to take extended leave
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has stepped back from his leadership role for an indefinite time, handing over the reins to Gavin Jones.
Pioneer mum launches traditional hair braiding business
A dedicated Hivesville mother and former African refugee has proudly introduced her traditional hair braiding business to the Burnett region.
Council explores regulated parking in Nanango CBD
Nanango residents are outraged at a council plan to explore and possibly instigate parking meters or some other kind of regulated parking in the CBD. Vote in the poll:
Man pinned, severely injured in horror service station incident
Customers and staff at a country service station watched in horror on Thursday afternoon as a man was pinned against a parked car and seriously injured. This is what we know:
Region mourns beloved mother of South Burnett Mayor
Tributes have flowed for Pauline Otto, mother of South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto, who is remembered for her love of community, family and success.
Child, young man suffer serious burns after campfire nightmare
A child and a young man are hospitalised with serious burns after their tent went up in flames in a campfire gone wrong in the South Burnett.
‘Aged like fine wine’: Ballroom dancer celebrates milestone
The granddaughter of the first white baby boy born in Nanango has celebrated her centenary in style, surrounded by family, friends, and more than a few well wishes from high profile leaders.
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