‘Political football’: New citizens welcomed at ‘controversial’ ceremony
After a controversial rescheduling, Bundaberg’s citizenship ceremony was held the day before Australia Day, with a mixed reaction from those who gathered.
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‘Didn’t tell the wife, kids’: Inspiring leaders celebrate 2024 Australia Day Awards
Celebration was in the air at this year’s Australia Day Awards, where a humble and inspiring group were commended and applauded for their ongoing commitment to the future and well-being of the region.
Concrete firm hit with state directive folds owing $7.5million
A supply and transport firm has folded after 44 years of operation, weeks after receiving an EPA notice over alleged illegal dumping of six tonnes of concrete waste. Here is a full list of their creditors and what they are owed:
‘Want a turn?’: Vape held to tiny baby’s mouth in shock video
Disturbing video showing a vaping teen offering a five-month-old Queensland baby a taste can be revealed amid escalating public health fears about the exposure of children to the devices.
‘The dam is safe’: Fears over Paradise as rain bomb event looms
Sixty thousand people living downstream of the embattled Paradise Dam have been assured the dam is safe and there is nothing to fear as some models predict heavy rain could fall near Bundaberg in the wake of Cyclone Kirrily.
‘Just jumped in’: Dad’s desperate dive into river after deadly bridge crash
An ex-medic from Rockhampton who tried to rescue a Redlands woman after her car plunged off a Bruce Hwy bridge into a river near Bundaberg has described the rescue attempt and moment he knew he could not save her. *Distressing
New details revealed in alleged Bargara beach ‘eshay’ assault
Police have revealed new details in the investigation of the shocking alleged assault of a man at Kelly’s Beach over the Christmas school holidays.
60+ faces: Smiles and tears as Preppies arrive for first school day
Cupcakes, treasure hunts and story time helped hundreds of Bundaberg Prep students and their parents through their very first morning of school on a milestone day full of emotion and excitement. See the photos:
Woman dead after car plunges off bridge into river
A 51-year-old woman has died after her vehicle plunged off a bridge on the Bruce Highway north of Gin Gin, despite efforts by a passing motorist who managed to winch the car to the bank before emergency crews arrived.
Ex beauty therapist sues council, supermarket over sickening injury
Bundaberg council and an IGA supermarket are being sued for nearly $1million after an incident allegedly caused a young mother to lose her livelihood. Warning: Graphic content.
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