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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

Sharks are being sighted across the Wide Bay.

Shark tales: Massive fish spotted in river, at beach

A recreational fisherman is warning others after hooking a 1.5m bull shark from his Fraser Coast jetty, and a drone photo has captured what appears to be a tiger shark at Woodgate.

Bundaberg

People and animals in the region will be trying their best to cool down after news the heat is only set to get worse, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather forecast delivers ‘particularly unpleasant’ outlook

Bundaberg and its north-western counterparts experienced healthy rainfall overnight, but experts warn the looming temperatures could prove too much for some.

Police & Courts

Man accused of having gun in $50k stolen car makes bail bid

A young Bundaberg man accused of becoming airborne in a $50,000 stolen car containing a gun has asked a court to release him on bail.

Bundaberg

Companies shortlisted for $1.2 billion Bundaberg hospital works

Twelve construction companies have been shortlisted to carry out $1.2b worth of works on the new Bundaberg hospital. The state government will make a decision on the potential tenderers.

Bundaberg

Cassandra Koch had the opportunity to play for the Philippines.

Bundy girl helps lead Philippines to league win over Greece

A Bundaberg footballer who has just returned from beating Greece as part of the Philippine national team says she hopes to inspire other Filipino girls to give the sport a go.

Police & Courts

‘Money or I’ll stab you’: Brazen criminal’s shock threat over $60

A Bundaberg court has heard how a teen with a meth problem turned to violence in get money from a neighbour.

Bundaberg

KIDS NEWS: Close up of an eastern brown snake. Picture: supplied/Loredana Smith

Man taken to hospital after being bitten on foot by snake

Snake season has hit its peak in the Bundaberg region and across south east Queensland, with the third reported snake bite in the Rum City in two weeks.

Police & Courts

Mum smashes into parked car and petrol bowser while dodging police

A Bundaberg mum-of-three smashed into an occupied parked car and a petrol bowser while making a getaway from police. Now she’s been delivered a sentence in court.

Police & Courts

Police are hoping to speak to the people in these images.

Do you know these faces? Five people police want to speak to

Bundaberg police are hoping to talk to a number of people captured on CCTV who could help with investigations into crimes from graffiti to break and entering.

Bundaberg

A woman had to be taken to hospital after being bit by a snake at a Miriam Vale rest stop.

Woman flown to hospital after snake bite at highway rest stop

A woman was flown to hospital after she stopped at a driver reviver where she was bitten by a snake.

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