The Bundaberg council was unable to vote on a quarry matter this week, partly because the quarry is owned by one of its own councillors; a situation which caused an exodus from the chambers. This is what happened.
Staff shortages have been felt at the coalface of more than one council responsibility in recent months, and a special report to be presented at its first general meeting of the financial year makes it clear what now needs to happen. See the big issues the council will be voting on this week:
A young Bundaberg business owner is hoping to motivate regional entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds after spending much of his young adult life to navigating the business world.
Bundaberg Mayor Jack Dempsey has denied any wrongdoing after it was revealed he had not updated his councillor register of interests with the details of donations made to his failed bid for federal election. Full details here.
A man has faced a Bundaberg court on multiple charges after allegedly kidnapping a woman at gunpoint from Burpengary before getting arrested near Bundaberg. Here are the latest details.
A Bundaberg region teacher confined to a wheelchair has appealed a decision by Workcover not to grant his claim for psychological injury due to his excessive workload while at the school. SEE THE VERDICT:
Jack Dempsey was back in front of the cameras on Tuesday, talking up the Bulldogs’ Cowboys game and revealing the promotional plan he hopes will convince more Sydneysiders to relocate to Bundaberg, despite the housing crisis that has left up to 2000 people homeless.
The owner of several vape shops from Bundaberg to Brisbane has faced court, along with his shop assistant, following a dramatic police raid. Full details here:
Patients were left in soiled underwear for long periods while others were given ‘restraint’ medication without their prior informed consent, a new audit of Bundaberg’s nursing homes found. SEE THE REPORTS
From strawberries and cream flavoured tea to coffee served with a side of “good vibes” a builder and his hostel-owner mate have launched a new cafe with a difference in Bundaberg.
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