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POLICE are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred early this morning in Blackbutt North.

Police investigate fatal Blackbutt car crash

POLICE are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred early this morning in Blackbutt North.

South Burnett Regional Council tour the Burnett

The council hits the road around Burnett

South Burnett Regional Council tour the Burnett

A MAN was airlifted from Proston yesterday after falling from his horse.

Man airlifted after falling from horse

A MAN was airlifted from Proston yesterday after falling from his horse.

Swickers lays out big plans for the future

The road to recovery for Swickers

Swickers lays out big plans for the future

THE Wondai Garden Expo is perfectly timed to get you in the mood for some spring time planting.

The colour of springtime

THE Wondai Garden Expo is perfectly timed to get you in the mood for some spring time planting.

BREAK out the sunscreen, bike helmet and you're favourite pair of runners because it's time for the official opening of the South Burnett Rail Trail.

New rail trail ready for grand opening

BREAK out the sunscreen, bike helmet and you're favourite pair of runners because it's time for the official opening of the South Burnett Rail Trail.

NANANGO'S Catholic church will celebrate its centenary at the weekend and to mark the occasion historian Liz Caffery wrote a book on the congregation's past.

The history of a congregation

NANANGO'S Catholic church will celebrate its centenary at the weekend and to mark the occasion historian Liz Caffery wrote a book on the congregation's past.

Become a foster carer for dogs and cats and help save more animals

Help needed: Could you look after a pet?

Become a foster carer for dogs and cats and help save more animals

Couple riding 1600km to raise awareness and funds for mitochondrial disease.

Bloody Long Ride to raise awareness

Couple riding 1600km to raise awareness and funds for mitochondrial disease.

AUTHORITIES in Blackbutt want residents to remain vigilant for someone who may be intentionally lighting fires.

Is there an arsonist in Blackbutt?

AUTHORITIES in Blackbutt want residents to remain vigilant for someone who may be intentionally lighting fires.

DEDICATION: Mitchell Argent on the chop.

Sport

Argent strikes Australian title

TAKING A STAND: John Dalton from Kingaroy Concerned Citizen's Group launches 385 alive.

News

Art protest set to wrap up soon

BIG TIME: Publican Sean Costello has been nominated for three awards.

News

Radnor up for best bush pub awards

IN HIS ELEMENT: David Brown in action.

Sport

Strapper gets golden chance

News

Church needs help after thieves steal donations

News

Police need help solving this South Burnett break and enter

What Kingaroy Hospital will look like when construction finishes in 2021.

News

What the new Kingaroy hospital will look like

Opinion

Sorry fellas, female joggers aren't there for you

IT’S appalling that some women in Australia don’t feel safe to take a run in their own streets.

FINAL WEEK: Get fit for summer with Sally

Sally Fitzgibbons has joined us in our quest for a healthier region. Photo: contributed

It's the last week of our getting fit for summer with Sally series

Get summer fit with Sally Fitzgibbons: Week 11

Sally Fitzgibbons has joined us in our quest for a healthier region.

It's getting hot and by you should almost be summer fit

Sally Fitz's Breakfast of champions

It's easy, tasty and not too unhealthy

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The Norfolk pines on Brunswick Heads foreshore, all are tagged by an arborist under the direction of NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust.
PHOTO BY TRACEY HORDERN.

Photo Tracey Hordern / The Northern Star

News
7:23 AM Sep 24th

'Brought back to life': toddler resuscitated near creek

A mass acid attack hits passers-by around an East London station.Source:Twitter

News
7:15 AM Sep 24th

BREAKING: Mass acid attack injures six in London

Security confront protesters who kiss on stage after they gatecrashed a Coalition for Marriage campaign launch in Melbourne, Saturday September 23 2017. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING

News
7:00 AM Sep 24th

Women kiss on stage in protest at 'No' event

Customers use automatic teller machines (ATM) outside a branch of Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Picture: News Corp AustraliaSource:News Limited

Business
6:45 AM Sep 24th

CommBank dumps $2 ATM fee

Far north Queensland has been hit by heavy rain overnight.

News

North Queensland hit by 1 in 100 year rainfall

TOUGH TASK: A swift water rescue team (including inset) search a stolen LandCruiser ute found in Scrubby Creek.

News

VIDEO: Police to continue search for body of missing man

Josh Watson captured this incredible image from Brightwater Estate on the Sunshine Coast.

News

Queensland facing hot, steamy week ahead

Queensland is facing some 'supercell' activity on Friday.

News

Queensland told to brace for heavy rain from 'epic low'

South Burnett Election 2016

THE South Burnett Times asked the new council about their experiences so far in this council term.

Gavin Jones reflects on first South Burnett council term

THE South Burnett Times asked the new council about their experiences so far in this council term.

Kathy Duff elected South Burnett deputy mayor

JOB UPGRADE: Division 5 councillor Kathy Duff was elected deputy mayor of the South Burnett.Photo Barclay White / South Burnett Times

Kathy Duff has been given a promotion to deputy mayor

Keith ready for a big job as the South Burnett's new mayor

NEW BEGINNING: After eight years as a South Burnett councillor, Keith Campbell is the South Burnett's new mayor.

Keith Campbell has been given a promotion to mayor

Keith Campbell declared South Burnett mayor

LONG WAIT: South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell with wife Marion and grandson William gathered on the night of the election. Photo: Shannon Newley / South Burnett Times

Keith Campbell was declared South Burnett mayor with 30.14% of vote

ELECTION 2016: Three South Burnett divisions now declared

Voting at Kingaroy Uniting Church on Saturday.

Updates on poll results as they are released

Delayed results impact South Burnett councillor training

EVERY VOTE COUNTS: The “Yes” vote in the referendum on fixed four-year terms in Queensland is on track to succeed.

Training would be cancelled if all positions were not finalised

The Nanango Races are back on this weekend with big prizes to win.

Entertainment

Fascination, fur and fun for spring races

All eyes on the ball.

Sport

Finals down to the wire

ON TARGET: Shooters set for a competitive weekend

Sport

Police on target for annual competition

BIG FOREHAND: Liam Hyland serves to Greg Horn.

Sport

Players ace final games

F-35 Strike Fighter

Pauline Hanson has a "Dirty Harry" moment

Accused drug mule Cassie Sainsbury has her say

Kia to take on Commodore

INCREDIBLE: Divers at Wolf Rock off Rainbow Beach recently spotted up to 70 pregnant female sharks at a time of the critically endangered grey nurse shark.

News

Big numbers of endangered shark off Rainbow Beach

Imagine arriving at a camp site and all the hard work is done.

Travel

Hate camping? This idea might change your mind

IN TRAINING: Neil Collie runs trails around the scenic Glass House Mountains area in preparation for the 250km Big Red Run.

Lifestyle

From hospital bed to six-day, 250km desert run

A stonefish was recently caught by a fisherman at Caloundra.

Photo Contributed

News

Most venomous fish in world found near shore

Roothy’s LowRange

John Rooth's old faithful Milo: It’s not that hard to keep an old truck flush in new parts

Lifestyle

Beer & BS: Roothy tells how to keep an old truck running

It’s a pretty safe bet there’s been more than a few divorces due to warm steaks, burnt fuses and wives tripping over tent pegs sticking out of the ground in the dark.

Lifestyle

12V tips: Five easy 4WD upgrades you can do at home

Roothy ready to get cooking on the campfire

Lifestyle

Camp cooking: Whip up a feast from whatever you've got

Where it all started - on the verandah of the old homestead in the Flinders. Anthony Warry captured this photo of Roothy reflecting on a lifetime of playing with machines.

Lifestyle

A mechanical life: Roothy gives us a glimpse

WONDERFUL MAN: Geoffrey McGregor had a very strong work ethic.

News
6:00 AM Sep 24th

Geoff enriched the life of those dearest to him

At Oz Plays presented by USQ Company 2018 are (from left) Jess Barrett, Lucy Edwards, Kazlyn Steuer and Matt Copley at USQ Concert Hall, Thursday, September14, 2017.

News
6:00 AM Sep 24th

What is the role of theatre in 2017?

Having a great time are (from left) Jason Harm, Helen McCraw and Don Brown.

News
6:00 AM Sep 24th

Get together with FLA members at upcoming meats

Checking out the event are (from left) Ciara Condren, Riona Peck and Mikki Finn.

News

Follow these simple steps to save a life

Lismore Court House. Photo Cathy Adams / The Northern Star

News

Dad ordered to stand trial over son's murder

SEX SLAVES: Human trafficking will be discussed at the upcoming Splendour Immerse Women Conference at Gayndah's ACC Church.Photo Brandon Livesay / Central & North Burnett Times

News

Crusty criminal caught before brothel visit

Dalby-based Ostwald Bros announced 260 redundancies last month.

Business

'Financial stress' for firm's former staff as $61m owed

Brunswick Street running past Trinity Catholic College.

News

40 people still homeless after Lismore's devastating flood

Leo Nairn’s family say they are very grateful to his medical team and the family who donated their own child’s organ so theirs may live. Pictures: Jack Tran

News

'Miracle' gift of organ donation saves one year old's life

Senator Cory Bernardi

News

Bernardi condemns kids' fundraising, then takes credit

One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts during the debate on the Media Reform Bill in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, September 14, 2017.

News

Malcolm Roberts is a dithering pretender

In 1939, he invaded Poland and began World War II which ravaged Europe. The Fuhrer of the Third Reich committed suicide on April 30, 1945, with his mistress, Eva Braun. Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945.

News

Radioactive find leaks Nazi secret

VW Golf R wagon (2017-2018 model shown). Picture: Supplied.

Lifestyle

The new VW Golf R which doubles as a family wagon

Choose from dry or half-dry Robert Stein rieslings.

Lifestyle

WINE REVIEW: Enjoy the fruits of Stein family's labours

Adam Johnson has created a “code of conduct” for his sons.

Lifestyle

Dad's code of conduct for his boys is exactly what's needed

When you realise how dirty your bathroom towel is you’ll be rushing for the washing machine.

Lifestyle

Do you know how often you should be washing your towel?

Tim Ross and Ben Mingay host the new TV series Cannonball.

Entertainment
6:00 AM Sep 24th

What's on the small screen this week

There are reports 20-year-old Kylie Jenner, the youngest member of the reality show family, is expecting a child with her boyfriend Travis Scott. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File)

Entertainment

Kylie Jenner is reportedly pregnant

Wild America co-stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas, 15, Devon Sawa, 18, and Scott Bairstow, 27, pose in New York June 26, 1997.

Entertainment

Why '90s Hollywood heart-throb disappeared

Australian YouTube star Wengie voices the new PowerPuff Girl Bliss.

Entertainment

Wengie now a Powerpuff Girl

MOUNTING DEBT: WICET coal loader.

Business

Miner makes cash offer as $3.9bn WICET debt continues to bite

Business

Why we will barely own anything in the future

Monique Khalifeh decided to follow her heart at Hair By Phd in Parramatta. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Business

Lucrative jobs go begging due to university obsession

Paul Fuller, director of Valley Earthworks, one of the local business to benefit from jail work.

Business

Plumb job nets $20m for locals

Award-winning Sky News broadcaster, Paul Murray begins his regular column in The Observer. Paul's program provides robust debate and is a must-see for the political set. His column promises the same.

Opinion

Our silence means more Aussie girls will keep being abused

Greg Bray, columnist for the Gladstone Observer. Photo Brenda Strong/The Observer

Opinion

OPINION: Taking a holiday is damn hard work

Listen to your gut and do what is best for your family when considering discussing death with young children.

Opinion

How and when do you tell your children about death?

Words are powerful tools that should be seen as a gift to the person you are conversing with.

Opinion

OPINION: Comments can cause hurtful divisions

LIFE-LIKE SCENARIOS: Nola Pearce adds the finishing touches to a TraumaSim participant.

News

First aid gets a dose of reality

STOLEN: The Kenworth T401 was taken earlier this month.

News

Search for stolen Kenworth

HORRIFIC night CRASH: One driver had to be airlifted to hospital following the Telegraph Point Crash.

News

How did this four-truck pile-up happen on the Pacific Hwy?

SPARKIES STRIKE: 40 Transport and Main Roads workers walk off the job today warning of delays.

News

Warnings of delays as TMR workers spark strike

Lot 9 Waco Floyd has sold for $90,000 today.

News

Record prices at Yarrawonga Waco bull sale

Cattle sale at CQLX.
Photo Allan Reinikka / The Morning Bulletin

News

Northern NSW cattle sales wrap up

More than $1.7m of stock was sold online at the March auction. Ritchie Bros registered 37 bidders in Canada, 34 in the USA and 17 in Middle Eastern countries.

News

VIDEO: Largest-ever Australian agricultural auction

Wanderer of the West Edwina Robertson.

News

OPINION: Bridging the gap between city and country