Burnett Today

09/12/2025

Despite lingering myths, SPF 50+ should be worn every single day, whether you’re working outside or sitting indoors.

UV rays easily filter through windows, accumulating damage over time, and only consistent protection helps defend against premature ageing, pigmentation, and skin cancer.

Australians naturally gravitate toward the outdoors in summer, but for our skin, these months often feel like a prolonged stress [...]

09/12/2025

Grace Notes performed a selection of Christmas favourites at the Kingaroy Community Christmas Carols, as the community settled in for a merry night.

Kingaroy's town hall forecourt was truly merry and bright on Sunday night. The Kingaroy and District Minister's Association's Kingaroy Town [...]

09/12/2025

Calling all local photographers - budding and professional.
Do you have a favourite photo you would like to share with the community?

08/12/2025

It’s Betta’s motto, to shop local, support local and keep the money local.

It was Betta's big birthday over the weekend. On Saturday, 29 November, Kingaroy Betta celebrated its 5th birthday, inviting everyone [...]

08/12/2025

“This was the first time in over 20 years that some of our band members, originally from Murrumba Pipes and Drums Society, had performed under black lights,” Troy explained.

The members of a fledgling Burnett-based Celtic band are "on cloud nine" following their special performance under black light in [...]

08/12/2025

It was a night of family success, with Hamish’s younger brother Lucas Mungall receiving the 2025 Vietnam Veterans Trophy for Junior Dux. The Year 10 student also received the subject awards for Mathematics and STEM.

Kingaroy brothers Hamish and Lucas Mungall took out the top honours as Kingaroy State High School's respective senior and junior [...]

08/12/2025

Calling all newlyweds of 2025: let's see your wedding pics!

08/12/2025

Over the past decade Jim Bryant has helped every year with the tree project, with his family members joining him over the years.

“It it wasn’t for Jim, our tree would not shine so bright like it does,” Ms Giddins said.

There was plenty of Christmas cheer in Gayndah last weekend. Community members joined the Gayndah Rotary Club for an early [...]

08/12/2025

WATCH: The Cherbourg Wakka Wakka Dancers share their culture through song at today's opening of the Kingaroy Medicare Mental Health Centre yarning circle.

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08/12/2025

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Youth Council.
Get in while you still can, as nominations close soon.

The call is out for all future leaders, as nominations for the 2026 South Burnett Regional Youth Council are open, [...]

08/12/2025

“There is so much need in our community, so the fact that these amazing volunteers are willing to give so much of their time to give back to our community is amazing,” Ms Hall said. “Incredibly grateful we even got on their radar to receive such a lovely donation.”

Kingaroy State School has been blessed with an amazing opportunity, with the Kingaroy Community Op Store presenting a donation to [...]

07/12/2025

WHERE WERE WE LAST WEEKEND?
Burnett Today was out and about last weekend thanks to the team at Ken Mills Toyota. 🚙 Any ideas of this beautiful rural spot we stopped by?