‘Snake bite’: Driver’s epic excuse amid illegal tobacco bust
A driver, who offered a bizarre excuse for an illegal item when her car was searched by police, kicked off a colourful first day of Bundaberg Magistrates Court for 2022.
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Cemetery named an exposure site as Omicron nightclub cluster confirmed
The highly transmissible Omicron strain linked to the cluster that originated at Bundaberg’s Club Hotel and Central Hotel as case numbers continue to rise, with a cemetery and the RSPCA added to the list of exposure sites.
Mortician arrest, nude model: Stories that shocked Bundy in 2021
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About dam time: Decision made on Paradise future
Farmers concerned about the structural issues of Paradise Dam have received an early Christmas present from the State Government after a year-long investigation.
‘Return home’: Covid testing clinic can’t cope with avalanche
The Fever Clinic in a city rocked by Covid alerts at pubs and the main shopping centre has been so overwhelmed on Christmas Eve, anxious residents are being told to ‘come back another time’.
Security stepped up at courthouse after frightening ‘flip out’
An alarming outburst from a defendant at the Bundaberg courthouse, which forced the police prosecutor to intervene, has prompted a change in security. Here’s how the drama unfolded.
‘Suspected inappropriate conduct’ in Bundaberg council
Bundaberg Regional Council went behind closed doors this week to discuss a mysterious, confidential item relating to “suspected inappropriate conduct”.
New shopping centre development gets green light
An exciting new Bargara development has been given the go-ahead after the council approved an application at its last meeting of the year.
Police officer run over in stand-off with driver
A police officer has been hit by a car after a six-day manhunt ended in a tense stand-off at a Bundaberg petrol station.
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