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Crystal Jones is an experienced journalist in the Bundaberg region, having worked for the NewsMail just shy of 14 years. She has qualifications in journalism and multimedia and is working on a masters degree in international relations. Crystal covers a wide range of diverse topics and issues and has a passion for fair, honest journalism.

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Fraser Coast

A motorcyclist was injured on Fraser Island.

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after island crash

A motorcyclist was flown to hospital from K’gari (Fraser Island) following a crash on Eurong Rd.

Police & Courts

The man, pictured outside the Bundaberg Court House on a break during his trial in 2021.

Twist in case of sex monster who says revolting acts were ‘normal’

A Bundaberg farmer’s appeal against a conviction for sexually abusing children has been decided. See what the court said about his 12-year jail term.

Police & Courts

Emergency crews respond to three-car crash at intersection

Rescue crews rushed to the scene of a three-car crash at a country intersection, just kilometres from where a teenage boy recently lost his life.

Fraser Coast

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY, 3 2023: The state and territory premiers and chief ministers arrived at Parliament House in Canberra, for a National Cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk arrives at Parliament House in Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

The secret is out: Premier makes announcement for Maryborough

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the first Regional Cabinet of 2023 will take place in Maryborough.

Bundaberg

Pair suffer facial burns after fires go wrong across region

It was a busy Saturday night for paramedics in Bundaberg with two unrelated incidents fire accidents. One person is in a serious condition.

Bundaberg

Players came from across Queensland for the Bundy Cup.

100+ faces in photos: Crowds, players flock to Bundy Cup

More than 56 of the 70 participating teams travelled to Bundaberg for one of the biggest touch football events of the year. See our massive photo gallery.

UPDATEDPolice & Courts

Firefighters were confronted by a home and five sheds on fire on an isolated property at Winfield, north of Bundaberg, and explosions during a dramatic night which saw four of the emergency workers assessed for heat exhaustion.

Police investigations continue into ‘suspicious’ blaze, explosions

Police declared a crime scene at the site of a powerful fire suspected of being deliberately lit. PHOTOS, VIDEO

Gympie

Car crashes off bridge, catches fire on country road

A dramatic single-vehicle crash has resulted in three people being rushed to Gympie Hospital.

Gympie

Imbil police station officer in charge Sergeant Bill Greer (inset) has opened up about the horrific events at Wiembilla where two officers and a civilian were murdered in cold blood, while Gympie's police station is flying flags at half mast and bouquets have been placed outside.

‘Disappointment’ as police bust 30 speeders in Mary Valley

Kandanga, Amamoor and Dagun have been hot spots for speeding in the past month, with men from Imbil and Lagoon Pocket among those pulled over for being 30km/h over the limit.

Police & Courts

A Bundaberg cabbie has lost his licence after pleading guilty to drink driving in Bundaberg Magistrates Court.

Cabbie busted almost five times over the limit

A Bundaberg taxi driver has had to pay a big fine and has lost his licence for more than a year after blowing 0.224 per cent.

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