Pssst can we come in? Cyclone zone snakes shelter in homes
Marge, the snakes are here! Slithering visitors – including one of the world’s deadliest – have been spotted across homes in SEQ and northern NSW as TC Alfred approaches. PHOTOS.
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Shooting raid: Man found with 3D printed handgun, meth
When police investigating a near-death shooting of a drug dealer in suburbia searched a Qld pub they found a surprise unrelated gun.
Council scraps bin tagging plan after backlash, full briefing
Bundaberg Regional Council’s short lived bin inspection plan has been scrapped after public backlash over the thought residents’ wheelie bins would be randomly inspected and tagged.
Alfred performs second pirouette during slow, destructive path towards SEQ
Tracking data released late Thursday night has delayed the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred once more, with the slow-brewing monster set to unleash torrential rainfall on the southeast this evening.
Timeline of Alfred: What to expect in the hours before, moment of impact and aftermath
A well-known storm chaser has given insight on what to expect when Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall, when it strikes, inside its eye, and the aftermath.
‘I want his full name and address’: Sandilands reacts to Keely’s story
A Bundaberg teen who made country music centre stage on Australian Idol shared her heartbreak through her song choice in her last performance, and Kyle Sandilands wanted details.
Should I tape up my windows in a cyclone?
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on southeast Queensland we have compiled a survival guide of all the key things that you might not have considered.
Police release age of woman dead in tragic Bruce Hway crash
The age of a woman who died in a shocking truck and car collision on the Bruce Highway in Central Qld this week has been released.
Killer driver learns fate as victim’s family weeps
A woman who left the country after she killed a motorcyclist in a crash has been sentenced in court, while the rider’s family – gathered in the gallery from across the country – were finally brought closure.
Nintendo Switch, nudes: ‘How this online predator got to my 12yo’
By the time a NSW mum realised her only child was under the spell of a monster lurking behind a screen in Qld, it was too late. Now, she’s speaking out in the hope other parents don’t live her waking nightmare.
Dodgy ‘builder’ demanded huge deposit, left shoddy work unfinished
An unlicensed ‘builder’ with a history of unfinished and dodgy work has been fined $11,000 and is looking for a job in the mines after the law finally caught up with him.
Motorbike rider seriously injured in crash north of Childers
Emergency service crews have rushed to the scene of two potentially serious accidents, including one involving a motorcyclist who has been rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries.
Serial sexual pest’s gross act in front of two teenage girls
The father-of-four tried to trick the two girls before committing his heinous act. DETAILS
Meet the go-getting grazier building a business empire in regional Qld
Farmer and businessman Jackson Macdonald is just 47, but has just added an impressive new asset to his portfolio of country pubs.
Ex Labor MP addresses rumour of a tilt at the federal election
Rumours have been swirling that former Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders would contest the seat of Wide Bay, held by LNP MP Llew O’Brien.
Prisoners put to work filling floodproofing sandbags
After pallets of sandbags were sent south to Noosa, the Fraser Coast council needed reinforcements, fast. It comes as the latest on the likely impact of TC Alfred on the Wide Bay Burnett is revealed.
‘Zero Fox 2 Give’: Protestors march against coal mine
More than 100 people took to the streets of Bundaberg on Saturday to rally against an application from Fox Resources which they fear could lead to the development of a new coal mine.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Bundaberg weather
As we move into autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Bundaberg weather
As we move into autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Bundaberg Magistrates Court, Thursday, March 6
Here is a list of matters listed at Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Bundaberg weather
As we move into autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
‘Significant’ losses predicted as cyclonic beach erosion begins
As beaches across the Sunshine Coast cop a battering from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, an expert has revealed what some areas could lose.
Rape accused football coach out on bail
A sports coach alleged to have groomed and raped a young girl will be released into the community, the same day police charged him with additional child-abuse related offences.
Police investigate death of man killed after being crushed by car
Police launch investigation into death of man after a 46-year-old man was crushed while working underneath a car. What we know so far.
‘Ridiculous’: Trio on jet ski sparks huge rescue effort
A Coast Guard leader has given a detailed description of the rescue of a trio on a jet ski after the group ran into trouble in cyclonic swell.
Council makes big call on major hotel development
Bundaberg’s largest hotel development in more than two decades, a 97-room project, will cost developers nothing.
Qld junior reps: Bears and Norths in thrillers, Tweed’s clean sweep
How did your club go in the Meninga Cup, Connell and Harvey Norman U17 and U19 league round 2 matches? All the highlights, including a stunning matchwinner from a Burleigh winger and a clean sweep of victories from Tweed, covered here.
‘End it now’: Protests erupt on controversial coal mine push
The state government remains tight-lipped on a controversial plan to explore the possibility of a new coal mine in the Wide Bay region.
Developer ‘rigorously defending’ 18-storey Sheraton towers approval
The developer behind an 18-storey Hervey Bay high-rise says plans to build the world-class resort have not changed despite an appeal against its controversial council approval crawling through the Planning and Environment Court.
Why this CEO is bracing for Alfred’s aftermath
Cleanaway will have its work cut out in coming days and after being caught out in the last floods, this boss is not taking any chances.
The final piece falls into place for Virgin listing
Conditions are booming in aviation, but Virgin Australia is gambling it can still land its multi-billion dollar IPO later this year.
How official economic statistics are lying to us
Wednesday’s improving GDP numbers will be spruiked by Labor in the looming election campaign, but they mask a darker truth.
Wilson builds his own ‘hybrid-like’ fund with $510m IPO
The veteran stockbroker has an income solution for the looming end of Australia’s multi-billion hybrid securities market.
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