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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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Central & North Burnett

Injured motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after losing control

A motorcyclist was flown to hospital after being involved in a crash in the North Burnett.

Central & North Burnett

Fire crews tended to the scene of a blaze on Flinders St, Monto.

Crews rush to fight blaze at home

Fire crews rushed to the scene of a blaze at a country home, the second such incident in under two weeks.

Police & Courts

Photos from the scene of a crash at the intersection of Walker and Maryborough Sts, Bundaberg.

Busy day for emergency services as crash adds to afternoon jobs

A crash happened in Bundaberg about the same time an explosive fire threatened properties east of town.

Gympie

The Lifeflight chopper arrives on scene.

Chopper crews rescue motocross rider after stunt gone wrong

A stunt went terribly wrong for a motocross rider who had to be taken to hospital by helicopter.

VideoBundaberg

Dramatic footage revealed as residents return to homes after explosive fire

Residents can return to their homes as firefighters confirm they have brought a tyre depot blaze that caused toxic smoke, fireballs and explosions under control. See the dramatic photos and videos.

Bundaberg

Explosive secret phone tap: The grandad, drones and $15m ‘black flight’ drug haul

Secret phone taps allegedly captured a grandfather being told he could “earn more in a week than your whole life” if he agreed to take part in a $15m ‘black flight’ drug operation.

Bundaberg

Moneys Creek has been no stranger to fish kills in recent history.

Dead in the water: What’s killing fish at iconic swimming spot?

It’s one of the Bundaberg region’s most loved coastal spots, but persistent fish kills and water quality concerns have risen once again – and we are no closer to a solution.

Bundaberg

Tom Smith is helping host the Wide Bay Burnett Fraser Coast Regional Community Forum.

‘Great initiatives’: Forum to put spotlight on jobs and industry

Employment pathways and developments are on the agenda as the Wide Bay Burnett Fraser Coast Regional Community Forum gets underway.

Bundaberg

A Monto man was rushed to hospital after sustaining a snake bite to the leg. File Photo.

Woman flown to hospital after snake bite

A woman had to be taken to hospital by rescue chopper following a snake bite at a rural home.

PollBundaberg

A number of experts and Burnett MP Stephen Bennett believe there are answers that can help solve the housing crisis.

Call to action as homeless crisis continues to worsen

A national strategy, a halt to the sale of public land, freeing up vacant state-owned houses, and more rights for tenants are needed if Australia is to halt the worsening domestic disaster of homelessness.

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