Author: Jeff + Claude AI
Genre: Australia, Waterways, Rivers, Waterways
Date: 1st October 2026
Description: Journey along one of Queensland's great subtropical rivers, from its headwaters in the red basalt country to the cane fields and coast at Bundaberg. This richly layered account traces the Burnett's long story — the deep knowledge of its traditional custodians, the arrival of pastoralists and timber-getters, the growth of the sugar industry, and the dramatic floods that have repeatedly reshaped the region. With chapters on dams, weirs and the river's unique ecology, it offers both a historical portrait and a thoughtful look at what lies ahead for this vital waterway.