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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.

Crystal Jones

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Bundaberg

Trevor and Rieckie Muchow love sharing the Christmas spirit.

Photos, lights map: Inside a magical Christmas wonderland

Bundaberg couple Trevor and Riecke Muchow are as close to Mr and Mrs Claus as you’ll get this side of the North Pole. Check out their magical home and our list of Christmas lights.

Bundaberg

Cameron Svensson with his vintage Kombi.

Shock and awe at 1962 VW Kombi Samba win

A passing mention from a mate led to one Bundaberg man owning a fully refurbished, vintage Kombi.

Bundaberg

‘So much agony’: Grandma claims hospital failed to diagnose broken back

A grandmother claims the Bundaberg Hospital failed to diagnose her broken back while she was suffering pain worse than childbirth. But according to the hospital her care was appropriate.

Sport

A file photo of the Wide Bay Under-15s side including Coach Sean Stuchbery, manager Scott Lamond and captain Shannon Heycox.

Wide Bay Flames ready for Bulls Masters Youth Cup

Three dedicated Bundaberg dads are busily preparing the Wide Bay junior cricket side ahead of the Bulls Masters in Cairns this weekend.

Local Sport

The 96 young guns to watch at the Bulls Masters Youth Cup

Queensland’s best young cricketers will play for the Bulls Masters Youth Cup this weekend. Discover the 96 guns to watch plus see the full teams >

Bundaberg

Attorney General Shannon Fentiman and Christian Schools Australia's Mark Spencer.

‘Common sense’: Religious school discrimination petition gains momentum

A Christian schools advocate has defended a petition for religious schools to hire based on beliefs, while the Attorney General says calls for change reflect a need for balance.

Bundaberg

Coopers Gap Wind Farm, Boyenside. wind farm generic Picture: Dominic Elsome

4465.2ha wind farm could power 65,000 homes

Plans for a wind farm in the North Burnett could power thousands of homes and save hundreds of thousands of carbon dioxide emissions annually, according to the company behind a new, ambitious proposal.

Bundaberg

‘Failed its duty’: Hundreds join call for new hospital board, CEO

Patel-era patient advocate Beryl Crosby says she has been inundated with complaints about Bundaberg Hospital as her petition to sack the board and CEO attracts hundreds of names in just a few days.

Police & Courts

Antonio Robert Donald Love broke in to the Bundaberg BMX Club and stole tools, sweets and soft drinks because he had

‘A bit loose’: Balaclava bandit’s brazen BMX club burglary

A plasterer who broke into a Bundaberg sporting club and stole tools, soft drinks and lollies gave police an odd explanation for his antics.

Bundaberg

Andy Iles believes Christian schools should be allowed to hire staff with the same values.

‘Called by God’: Petition for ‘Christian, heterosexual’ school staff

A Queensland dad and Christian school staffer’s controversial call for religious schools to be allowed to hire workers based on their lifestyle and beliefs has amassed 10,000 signatures. DETAILS.

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