Transparency, leadership: First vote at swearing-in ceremony
The Bundaberg mayor said the 2024-2028 council was ready to “get on with the job” after being sworn in at a declaration of office ceremony and undertaking its first vote.
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Introducing Bundaberg’s new council for 2024
Four new councillors and a new mayor will be sitting at the Bundaberg council table for the first meeting after council is sworn in. With a six vote majority required, will new mayor Helen Blackburn have the support to implement her reform agenda?
Car crashes down embankment, hits tree on notorious Bruce Hwy stretch
A man was rushed to hospital in a serious condition after his car collided with a tree in the latest crash on Queensland’s most dangerous stretch of the Bruce Hwy.
‘I’ll light it up’: Dad barricades self in bedroom, threatens to torch it
A Bundaberg father of seven who went on a drug trip that nearly killed him then barricaded himself in his bedroom and told police he would burn down the room if they didn’t “f–k off and let me sleep”.
‘14 is a great age’: Child sexual offender caught second time by police sting
A lifetime reportable child sexual offender has been tripped up by undercover cops for the second time after chatting up an officer online he thought was a ‘MILF and her sexy daughter’.
‘Absolutely phenomenal’: Survivor’s inspiring journey to miracle worker
When highly-credentialed nurse Rebecca More left hospital after suffering a stroke at the age of 47, she was unable to express concepts a simple as ‘rain’ and ‘sky’. Now she is working wonders in her new role.
Traffic being diverted following crash at busy Bundaberg intersection
Police are advising motorists to avoid the eastbound lanes of Bourbong St near the CBD following a crash on Thursday morning.
Miner applauds Fox coal mine that will generate jobs, opportunities
A Bundaberg miner who met with Fox Resources CEO Bruce Garlick on his recent trip to the city says there are many misconceptions about the proposed coal mine held by its opponents.
Why state watchdog flagged problems with Bundaberg council
The Qld Audit Office’s latest review of council books marked Bundaberg down on two key aspects of its management of ratepayer funds. This is what they said and how the new mayor has responded:
Candidate demands recount amid eight-vote split
Bundaberg’s Division 8 incumbent Steve Cooper is demanding a recount amid claims of polling booth chaos.
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