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They are some of the impressive up-and-coming young people of the Bundaberg region, carving out their place in the world.

Bundaberg’s up-and-coming men and women of 2024

From entrepreneurs to athletes, doctors, support workers and influencers, these talented, competitive young people from all corners of Bundaberg – some as young as 14 – are blazing a trail and shaping the future.

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Police are asking the public for help finding two drivers who were travelling in front and behind a red Holden Commodore which crashed, killing its 41-year-old driver.

Fresh details as police renew plea over horror Bruce Hwy fatal

Police are asking the public for help finding two drivers who were travelling in front and behind a red Holden Commodore which crashed, killing the 41-year-old driver.

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Police & Courts

Brodee Podetti was disqualified for life from driving after his âappallingâ traffic history culminated in a high speed police chase through a quiet Gympie neighbourhood.

Not even dad’s brain injury in crash could stop this ‘appalling’ hoon

At just 18, a driver, whose own father was critically injured in a road accident, has been hit with a permanent licence disqualification after his already “appalling” traffic history was revealed.

With the scourge of domestic violence again dominating the headlines, a Bundaberg perpetrator intervention program is showing how targeting the trauma underlying menâs violent behaviour can help to keep women and children safe.

‘River of cruelty’ a critical battleground in fight against growing violence

A ground-breaking program in Bundaberg is helping abusive men deal with the childhood trauma at the root of their own violence. Their stories are horrific but the approach is starting to shift the dial in a city that has reached breaking point.

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A long running dispute over who was responsible for repairing defects including cracked tiles and toilets in a well-known Bundaberg motel was finally resolved by the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Cracked toilets, sagging ceiling: Ruling in eight-year motel dispute

A long-running dispute over who was responsible for repairing defects including cracked tiles and toilets in a well-known Bundaberg motel was finally resolved by the Supreme Court.

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Bundaberg came together to remember the 38 women and children to have lost their lives to DFV this year at a candle lighting ceremony in the CBD on Wednesday.

‘Enough is enough’: Solemn ceremony to remember victims

Amid a ‘national crisis’ of domestic and family violence, Bundaberg came together to remember the 38 women and children to have lost their lives this year.

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Bonza customers with thousands of dollars worth of Bonza tickets on the hook are feeling stressed and anxious in the light of news of the airlineâs imminent collapse.

‘Stressed, anxious’: Bonza collapse throws Bundaberg travel plans into disarray

Bonza customers with thousands of dollars worth of flights on the hook are feeling stressed and anxious in the light of news of the airline’s imminent apparent collapse.

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Health care in the region could receive a significant boost if a development application for a new medical centre s given the greenlight by council.

More plans sizzling away for former restaurant chain site

A developer that owns the former Sizzler site near the Bundaberg CBD has submitted new plans to council after an application for a motel was given the green light.

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Steve Cooperâs razor-thin Division 8 victory may be short-lived with the Supreme Court to rule on allegations against ECQâs bungled handling of the election.

‘Disorganised, understaffed’: Candidate to fight election outcome

Steve Cooper’s razor-thin Division 8 Bundaberg council victory may be short-lived with the Supreme Court to rule on allegations of the ECQ’s bungled handling of the election.

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Cutbacks to non-essential projects and services could be needed to overcome a $17m deficit revealed to the new Bundaberg councillors and mayor.

‘More difficult than we anticipated’: New council uncovers $17m deficit

Bundaberg Mayor Helen Blackburn says the worse than expected financial state of the region’s council could mean cutbacks to non-essential projects and services as it tightens its belt.

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Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/james-taylor