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Archer Len Davey is looking forward to the Queensland state championships to be hosted by the Barambah Bowhunters and Field Archers Association this weekend.

Club on target for state championships

Archer Len Davey is looking forward to the Queensland state championships to be hosted by the Barambah Bowhunters and Field Archers Association this weekend.

The club has been very happy with the community support of their training days.

Club training fun-filled and open to all

The club has been very happy with the community support of their training days.

The game will target younger kids aged 7 to 12 years and kids who haven't played cricket before.

T20 junior cricket comes to Kingaroy

The game will target younger kids aged 7 to 12 years and kids who haven't played cricket before.

The fire was burning in the vicinity of Smith Rd and Kahler Rd.

FIRE: Smoke hazard in Booie

The fire was burning in the vicinity of Smith Rd and Kahler Rd.

SOUTH Burnett Peace of Mind's White Dove event will return for its fourth event next Friday.

Night out to unite the region

SOUTH Burnett Peace of Mind's White Dove event will return for its fourth event next Friday.

AVOCADOS were all the rage at the Wondai Spring Garden Expo on the weekend.

Avos steal the show at Wondai

AVOCADOS were all the rage at the Wondai Spring Garden Expo on the weekend.

Brisbane resident George Emerson returned to Nanango on Saturday to celebrate the centenary of the Our Lady Help of Christians church.

Little Cathedral in the Bush marks 100 years

Brisbane resident George Emerson returned to Nanango on Saturday to celebrate the centenary of the Our Lady Help of Christians church.

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.

AFTER: Swickers Bacon Factory today.

News

The road to recovery for Swickers

THE PROMISE OF SPRING: The 2017 Wondai Garden Expo will feature hundreds of expert stall holders and nurseries.

News

The colour of springtime

GOOD REWARD: Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff has teamed up with Peter Sorensen to give a bike away as part of the South Burnett Rail Trail opening celebration opening.

News

New rail trail ready for grand opening

LANDMARK: Nanango Catholic Church has stood for 100 years.

News

The history of a congregation

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

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

Emergency services at the scene of the crash on the Warrego Hwy at Bowenville.

News
6:13 AM Sep 26th

Woman dies after horror Warrego Hwy collision

Iana Kasian, the model murdered in May last year.

News
5:59 AM Sep 26th

GRUESOME DEATH: Horrific tale of Iana’s Hollywood murder

News
5:43 AM Sep 26th

10,000 more hit by flu in Qld, NSW as mum-of-two dies in ACT

Emma Scrimshaw, 32, had a lump removed from her breast when she was 20.

News
5:38 AM Sep 26th

Make your daughter a 'breastpert'

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

IN HIS ELEMENT: David Brown in action.

Sport

Strapper gets golden chance

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

Bob Hawke votes "Yes"

Flights grounded at Sydney airport

F-35 Strike Fighter

Pauline Hanson has a "Dirty Harry" moment

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

THE Queensland Nurses and Midwives Union said staff at Churches of Christ Care’s Nubeena and NuMylo aged care facilities in Toowoomba are “extremely concerned for their residents”.

News
5:00 AM Sep 26th

Staff 'extremely concerned' over cuts at nursing home: Union

Workers at Nubeena and NuMylo aged care services, run by Churches of Christ Care Queensland, have spoken out after management told them at a staff meeting last week more than 400 nursing hours would be cut from the fortnightly roster.

News
5:00 AM Sep 26th

More than 400 staff hours cut from Toowoomba aged care homes

News
5:00 AM Sep 26th

How to keep your cool as heatwave hits

News
5:00 AM Sep 26th

With our spring heatwave eyes turn to the skies for rain

Ms Odey, pictured with her father, is sharing her story with The Northern Star ahead of the launch of her health blog and moving to Byron Bay from Brisbane in October.

Lifestyle

Teen left in wheelchair after Gardasil HPV vaccine 'reaction'

Passengers at the departures gate at Sydney international airport soon won’t be handed a green departure card to fill out.

Travel

System fault affecting flights around Australia

The Eid festival at Progress Park in Auburn on September 9 was the site of the alleged assault.Source:Supplied

News

12-year-old girl’s gang rape claims

CAPTION
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

UPDATED: Toddler resuscitated near creek battles in hospital

HOPEFUL: Great-grandmother, Marjorie Lawrence became terminally ill four years ago and is pushing for the legalisation of voluntary euthanasia.

News
5:00 AM Sep 26th

Euthanasia: I want the right to die with dignity

If you work in an office there's a decent chance you do this

News

Basic workplace right in danger

The hypercoaster opened officially last week. Picture Glenn Hampson.

News

Rollercoaster stuck after power outage

Sky News’ severe weather outlook forecasts higher than average temperatures and heatwaves in several cities. Picture: Sky News.Source:Supplied

News

This is where Australia's rain has gone

The new Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic 1st Edition.

Lifestyle
5:59 AM Sep 26th

Range Rover Velar launches charm offensive

Operation Hard Yakka founder, Bob Davis has announced his run for senate in the Jacqui Lambie Network. Photo: Valerie Horton / Fraser Coast Chronicle

News
5:00 AM Sep 26th

It's hard yakka beating bowel cancer, but Bob did it

A humpback whale calf has been euthanised, after attempts to rescue the animal, from Dundowran beach, was proved to be futile.

Lifestyle
5:00 AM Sep 26th

Dead newborn whale buried at 'council facility'

Life is too serious. Have a laugh with friends - it's good for your health.

Lifestyle
5:00 AM Sep 26th

Celebrate the magic of getting older

NUMBER ONE: Gladstone musician Andrew Thomson's EP was number one on the iTunes country music charts.

Entertainment
4:30 AM Sep 26th

'Pretty surreal': Gladstone muso's incredible achievement

Pete and friend.

Entertainment

Pete Evans’ bizarre naked horse photos

Gogglebox's new trio — Jad, Sarah Marie and Matty.

Entertainment

Gogglebox gets new cast members

Peter Garrett, from Midnight OIl.

Entertainment

Oils fight for Great Barrier Reef

Sahdow Housing Minister and Burnett MP Steve Bennett with Gympie MP Tony Perrett at the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival on Saturday morning.

Business
5:04 AM Sep 26th

Subbies 'the lifeblood of towns such as Gympie'

Southern Cross University's 2017 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Bethany Mantle.

Business
5:00 AM Sep 26th

From Shark Tank to top honours at uni

Santos' GLNG project at Curtis Island.

Business
4:30 AM Sep 26th

Pressure on Curtis Island LNG as AEMO warns of gas shortage

Sirle Adamson's Pokejobs app has been nominated as a Gov Hack national finalist.

Business

New app like "Uber" for job seekers

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews kiss after their wedding at St Mark's Church in Englefield, England Saturday, May 20, 2017. Middleton, the sister of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge married hedge fund manager James Matthews in a ceremony Saturday where her niece and nephew Prince George and Princess Charlotte was in the wedding party, along with sister Kate and princes Harry and William. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)

Lifestyle

Pippa gets married and then cuts her hair. Typical

Choose from dry or half-dry Robert Stein rieslings.

Lifestyle

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

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

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