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Your Guide To Anzac Day 2025

Your Guide To Anzac Day 2025

Anzac Day will be extra special for students from several South Burnett schools who have been working hard in the lead up to the 110th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, thanks to a postcard project promoted by RSL Queensland.

Council Response To RSPCA Closure

Council Response To RSPCA Closure

South Burnett Regional Council released a media statement on Wednesday afternoon following our report about the imminent closure of the RSPCA’s Kingaroy shelter after the contract to run Council’s pound lapsed.

Nats Promise Childcare Funding

Nats Promise Childcare Funding

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has promised a $100 million program to “deliver flexible and innovative approaches to early childhood education and care in childcare deserts”, should the Coalition win the May Federal Election.

Kingaroy’s RSPCA Shelter To Close

Kingaroy’s RSPCA Shelter To Close

The RSPCA’s Kingaroy animal shelter will close at the end of June after a new agreement could not be reached with the South Burnett Regional Council over management of its pound.

‘Big Map’ Risk Report Released

‘Big Map’ Risk Report Released

Disaster Relief Australia has released the results of its “Big Map” project which investigated disaster risks and community resilience in the Burnett region.

Nats Promise $4.9m To Angel Flight

Nats Promise $4.9m To Angel Flight

A $4.9 million grant to Angel Flight Australia – promised if the Coalition wins the upcoming Federal Election – would deliver better access to healthcare in the bush, according to Nationals Leader David Littleproud.