Burnett Today

16/12/2024

Mine and quarry workers in the South Burnett can get a free lung check-up in Kingaroy later this week, when the HEART5 Mobile Health truck rolls into town.

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The state's mining regulator is warning Kingaroy locals that, if they have previously worked at a mine or quarry, they [...]

16/12/2024

Ag leaders from the Burnett and beyond came together at Wattle Grove's Washpool on 7 December to tell their stories.

Participants confronted their mental health struggles, learned valuable lessons from one another, and enjoyed a locally-sourced dinner.

South Burnett cattleman and former councillor Scott 'Hook' Henschen hosted his annual night of storytelling, networking and mental health awareness [...]

16/12/2024

Paradise Dam owners Sunwater have advised residents downstream of the North Burnett reservoir that several billion litres of water will be coming their way over the next hours.

The water is expected to stay within the bounds of the Burnett River, but Sunwater say locals should review their flood plans now:

Biggenden's Paradise Dam has gone over capacity on the weekend, spilling excess water into the Burnett River system. The Sunwater-owned [...]

16/12/2024

Gayndah local Lyn Fitzer will take on a 5,000-kilometre trip through Western Australia and the Northern Territory next year - all for charity.

Find out how you can pitch in:

SnacPac is fundraising again, getting ready for their second Winter S**t Box Rally. After a fun-filled successful first rally, the [...]

15/12/2024

Date claimer: The annual Goomeri Rodeo once again promises a heap of fun this New Years Eve. Bulls and broncs will try to buck their riders in the arena all day long - so don't miss out!

Looking for some family fun this New Year’s Eve? Look no further than the small rural town of Goomeri. This [...]

15/12/2024

Were you married this year? 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️
Burnett Today wants to celebrate this special memory with a gallery featuring our beautiful Burnett brides and grooms from 2024. Details below 👇

14/12/2024

The youth precinct opening event is still on. If you don't mind the rain, come on down and have some active fun.

14/12/2024

Athletes pushed themselves to get new personal bests before Christmas break.

As Christmas break approaches, the athletes try their hardest to improve on their personal bests while they can. On Wednesday, [...]

14/12/2024

Young visitors enjoyed games and other fun activities, while parents could shop for Christmas gifts at a range of market stalls at the Yarraman festive event.

Santa paid a visit to Yarraman over the weekend, bestowing the Toowoomba town's children with gifts as part of Christmas [...]

13/12/2024

Looking for something fun to do to kick off the school holidays. Why not check out the youth precinct opening this Saturday in Memorial Park.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend to kick off the school holidays? Why not come down to the [...]

13/12/2024

Jake proves once again that a kid from the bush can achieve anything they put their mind to.

Jake does it again, proving that bush kids can make it big in sports, walking away from Nationals with three [...]

13/12/2024

The Annual Red Report event, held at Dimities Cottages Wondai, was a resounding celebration of the achievements of the Red Earth Community Foundation.

The Annual Red Report event, held on 2 December at Dimities Cottages Wondai, was a resounding celebration of the achievements [...]

13/12/2024

Blackbutt got into the festive spirit with decorated bikes, tractors and Christmas fun at the 2024 Christmas Carnival.

Blackbutt got into the festive spirit with decorated bikes, tractors and Christmas fun. The Blackbutt Christmas Festival was held at [...]

13/12/2024

The TAFE Queensland Nurunderi campus in Cherbourg was alive with excitement as students proudly wore their gowns and mortarboards to celebrate the completion of their studies during a special graduation ceremony.

On Wednesday, 4 December, the TAFE Queensland Nurunderi campus in Cherbourg was alive with excitement as students proudly wore their [...]

12/12/2024

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Mayor held the annual Mayor's Christmas Lunch.

It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas last Friday, as the annual Mayor’s Christmas Lunch was held. Last [...]

12/12/2024

The Queensland Police Service is investigating a stolen vehicle fire in Cherbourg.

The Queensland Police Service is investigating a vehicle fire in Cherbourg that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, [...]

12/12/2024

Come on down to the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival, where there's fun for everyone.
Keep an eye out for a spot of green as the Grinch had been sighted walking around.

12/12/2024

UPDATE: A few roads have cleared of floodwaters while some remain affected and impassable. The region's dams have had a big top up this week with the Bjelke-Petersen, Paradise and Boondooma Dams all sitting above 96% capacity. 💧
See the updated list of roads below 👇

Barkers and Cooyar Creeks are two of many swollen waterways in the Burnett region due to recent heavy rain. On [...]