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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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Dusty Hill Vineyard Moffatdale, Queensland Supplied pics

Dusty Hill Vineyard approved for multimillion-dollar facelift

A $7.5million expansion of the Moffatdale winery complex will include upgrading the tavern into a restaurant and converting the cooperage into a reception centre. Full details:

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Flooding at Ellesmere in the South Burnett region. Photo/Jasmin Lea Hobbs

New signs to keep drivers safer during extreme weather

Tourist and locals across the South Burnett will soon see permanent flood signage pop up in the regions most high risk flood zones.

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The Bundaberg-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has taken a man to hospital, after he was injured in a quad bike crash.

Young rider with ‘significant’ injuries airlifted to Bundaberg

A man aged in his 20s was in a stable condition in Bundaberg Hospital on Thursday after being airlifted with significant chest injuries following a serious quad bike accident west of Childers.

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The candidates for the upcoming election to decide who will hold the Member for Bundaberg seat have gone head-to-head over a recent announcement made by the state government,

‘Such cruel words’: Election opponents battle over $20m police station funding

The Member for Bundaberg has fired shots at his upcoming election opponent after the LNP candidate was critical of a recent funding announcement for local police.

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A rear-facing baby seat properly installed in compact car.

Baby seat drug bust: How courier carried 250g of meth on major highway

A man attempting to courier more than 200g of meth in food storage containers in a baby seat was tracked down by police on the Bruce Highway, a court has heard.

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Ashleigh Margaret Hamerton.

Meth mum’s ‘horrible, evil’ trafficking worth $46k uncovered

A Bundaberg mother has been jailed for drug trafficking that brought in more than $46,000 as a Supreme Court justice described the sad reality that her children would now be raised by others.

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Gympie police have declared a crime scene at a home on Old Maryborough Road after a suspicious fire broke out early May 1.

Crime scene declared at ‘suspicious’ Gympie house fire

A Gympie home has been gutted by fire with clothes, kitchenware and burnt mattresses strewn across the front lawn. A crime scene has been declared by police.

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generic ambulance nsw. Picture: Istock

Teens taken to hospital with spinal injuries after two-car crash

Two teenage girls were taken to hospital overnight with spinal injuries following a two vehicle crash in Bundaberg South.

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Bundaberg Regional Council for the 2024-2028 term was sworn in at a declaration office ceremony on Thursday.

Big planning decisions back in the hands of councillors

‘New look’ portfolios have officially been assigned to the new Bundaberg Regional Council, with Mayor Helen Blackburn delivering on a key election promise.

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