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Bundaberg

Hinkler MP Keith Pitt said that the $500 in electricity bill relief for eligible households announced in the budget was a short-term âsugar hitâ akin to a stimulus package that will drive up inflation.

Pitt’s fears for major Bundaberg projects after ‘stinker’ budget

Hinkler MP Keith Pitt believes the region has been short-changed in Tuesday’s “big taxing, big spending” budget which he says risks driving up inflation further.

Bundaberg

‘Disgusting’ stalker dad makes 2000 calls, texts in 13 days

A Bundaberg man terrorised a woman with a barrage of phone calls and text messages including threats against her children.

Bundaberg

Revealed: How Bundaberg rail station could be revamped

Travellers have been urged to have their say on their preferred option for a revamp of the Bundaberg railway station.

UpdatedBundaberg

LifeFlight airlifts motorist injured in head-on Kolonga crash.

Man flown to hospital after horror Bruce Hwy crash

A man has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after a horror crash on the Bruce Highway.

Bundaberg

The funeral service for Brayden Roy will be held in the chapel of the Branyan Gardens Crematorium on Cummins Road, Branyan on Friday, May 12 at 10am.

‘Forever 21’: Funeral details confirmed for motorbike crash victim

The heartbroken family of a young man who tragically died after a motorbike crash has shared details of his funeral as they invite the public to celebrate his life.

Fraser Coast

Prominent First Nations advocate, lawyer and academic Megan Davis returned to her hometown of Hervey Bay this week for a series of discussions aimed at raising grassroots support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

Homegrown academic returns to Hervey Bay for Voice panel discussion

Hervey Bay locals took part in a wide-ranging panel discussion on the First Nations Voice to parliament led by prominent First Nations advocate, lawyer and academic Megan Davis.

Bundaberg

Police are urging members of the community and businesses to be vigilant when handling cash after recent reports of counterfeit banknotes circulating in the Bundaberg area.

Counterfeit cash: How to tell a fake from the real thing

Police are calling for vigilance following reports of fake banknotes circulating in Bundaberg. Here are some tips to identify counterfeit and genuine cash.

UpdatedFraser Coast

Triple fatal crash survivor fights for life as fundraiser hits $85k

The husband of a 23-year-old church leader is said to be 100 per cent focused on her recovery as she fights for life following a horror triple-fatal crash.

Fraser Coast

Michale Chandler dedicated much of her life to helping young people. She was a key organiser of a Youth Alive concert which went ahead five days after she was killed in a crash.

Cruel irony as teens flock to concert crash victim pastor planned

A passionate pastor spent her final three months planning a Friday night event to help Maryborough’s youth. Now, just days after one’s teen’s alleged actions claimed her life, her vision has been realised.

Bundaberg

Brandon Lee Carlaw spent a total ofÂ $1,875.23 over a three day period using a card belonging to a St Vincent de Paul employee.

Homeless man’s $2k spending spree with charity credit card

A homeless man visited 21 shops during a three-day spending spree on a credit card belonging to a St Vincent de Paul employee.

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