Articles for author: South Burnett Advocate

2 April 2025

Community Community Voice Health & Wellbeing Local Issues National Issues

Mother and child lying on grass looking at a mobile phone together in the park

How Mobile Phones Reshape Parent-Child Relationships

Mobile phones reshape how parents and children connect—often for the worse. Learn how to recognise the risks, rebuild trust, and use tech to strengthen family bonds.

20 March 2025

South Burnett Advocate

Community Community Action Community Voice Council Accountability Health & Wellbeing Health and Safety Infrastructure Watch Local Issues Meetings and Decisions Rural Priorities

Speeding truck on Whitaker Road creating massive dust cloud while car swerves to avoid collision near large road washout, demonstrating dangerous visibility and road condition hazards in South Nanango

Dust and Danger: The Fight for a Safer Whitaker Road

South Burnett residents petition for Whitaker Road bitumen upgrade to address serious health and safety concerns. Dust from gravel road causes respiratory problems, water contamination, and traffic accidents in South Nanango community. Council review pending.

14 March 2025

South Burnett Advocate

Community Community Leaders Local History

Ros Gregor: The Heartbeat of Nanango and a Legacy for All South Burnett

Ros Gregor’s legacy of leadership, heritage and volunteerism continues to shape Nanango and the South Burnett through restored heritage, events and community spirit.

1 March 2025

South Burnett Advocate

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New Scam Laws Aim to Protect Australians — Including South Burnett Locals

Australia’s new Scam Prevention Law gives power back to consumers — and could help protect South Burnett locals from rising online fraud and phishing.