Watch: Jewel in the crown of firefighting in action at Bundaberg
The Conair Q400AT is back for bushfire season, and was showing off its impressive capabilities at the Bundaberg Airport on Friday. Watch the video:
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$4.35m teaching hubs to play key role in economic boom
The Bundaberg TAFE campus has opened two state-of-the-art training centres worth more than $4m, putting it at the centre of a predicted Wide Bay economic boom.
Splitters braces for major expansion as $2m road upgrade still under cloud
The expansion of Splitters Farm has been given the green light with discussions continuing on the finer details of a major road upgrade estimated to cost more than $2m.
Everything you need to know about the Taste Festival
The 2024 Bundaberg Taste Festival is well underway and there are almost endless options to get amongst it. From free markets to elegant dining experiences, there’s something for everyone.
‘Went out like a hero’: Despair as family farewells Aussie soldier killed in hellish conflict
A Queensland family has been left ‘with no words’ to describe how much they will miss a young soldier who was killed fighting in the Ukraine.
35+ vibrant faces from Oceanfest Bundaberg
The celebration of wild-caught seafood truly demonstrated the community’s pride in its seafood and tourism industries. SEE THE PHOTOS
‘Prices are a bit wild’: Dog rego costs frustrates owners
Dog owners have expressed their angst over dog registration as the council increases its fee, and other costs to look after their four-legged family members.
Power out in several towns after burns destroy poles
Recent hazard reduction burns have caused significant power outages in towns with crews scrambling to replace damaged poles.
Bruce Hwy fire: Delays expected after bread truck bursts into flames
Delays are expected on the Bruce Highway north of Gympie as crews work to retrieve a bread truck trailer which caught fire near a school early Saturday.
New Lumberjack Grill opens in Bundaberg
After two successful years on the road and a stint in New South Wales, a Bundaberg family-owned business is setting up permanent roots.
Nearly $10m invested to boost local social housing
Bundaberg will get a major boost in social housing with the imminent start of construction on a new $9.96 million project. This development will deliver 16 new homes, contributing to the state government’s target of 53,500 social homes by 2046.
Bubbly, kind woman behind iconic Aussie drink dies aged 82
A pioneering Queensland businesswoman is being remembered for her passion and kindness along with the instrumental role she played in the success of a legendary ginger beer.
Interests uncovered: Bundaberg councillors reveal conflicts
Land ownership, group membership, assets or secondary income streams of more than $500 a year are among the possible conflicts Bundaberg councillors must disclose. See the list.
WINNER: Bundaberg’s best colourist started out styling Barbies
In a vote by NewsMail readers, a Bundaberg resident of nearly 60 years and business owner for more than 15 years has taken out the best colourist title.
‘Irresponsible’: Council and state continue to argue over flood levee costs
The Bundaberg mayor is standing firm on her refusal to pay for the ongoing maintenance of any Bundaberg East flood levee, saying agreeing to do so would cost more than $9 million in the first year alone, and force the council to impose massive rate rises.
Teen terrorised, bashed his girlfriend in rural donga for months
Despite broken bones, infected internal abscesses and cauliflower ears from repeated bashings, a teenage girl managed to trick her monster boyfriend and escape after six months. Here is how:
‘Gave him a warning’: Outrage over dramatic e-scooter crash
A couple involved in a dramatic e-scooter and car crash is outraged after the 17-year-old rider left the scene without facing charges.
‘What alcohol does to me’: Ex-council worker jailed for raping woman at party
An ex-council worker has been jailed for raping a woman as she slept following a party, saying at the time his alcohol consumption had led to the terrible act.
‘I cried for days’: Mum was told she would never have children
Melanie Jones was alone and terrified when she was given her cancer diagnosis while living in Alaska. Twenty-one years later it is a different and uplifting story.
60+ FACES: Vibrant 2024 Childers Festival attracts thousands
Thousands rolled up to the 2024 Childers Festival and visitors and locals alike were entertained with fun music, food and market stalls. See who was there.
‘Difficult financial situation’: Park project slashed by $12m
A Queensland council has revealed a scaled-down version of a park will take the place of a pool dedicated to Anzacs that was controversially demolished.
School reveals major upgrade to cater for growth
A primary school has unveiled plans for a major upgrade that will have bookworms excited but will still need to go through a public feedback process. See the plans.
‘Unrelenting focus’: Wide Bay’s $50m racing industry doubles in value
The Queensland racing industry has made a significant impact on the Wide Bay economy, contributing nearly $50m in 2022-23 and doubling in value.
Hook, line and sinker: K’gari dingoes under threat from fishing gear
Fishing equipment is causing serious injuries to dingoes on a popular island paradise, prompting the state government to give an urgent warning.
Serial shoplifter comes undone over thefts, bail breach, party drug
A woman has spent time behind bars after shoplifting from stores throughout Bundaberg, being caught with a dangerous party drug and breaching her bail.
‘Not designed to rubberstamp’: Stakeholders named in controversial mining bid
Fox Resources hopes agricultural stalwarts and business community representatives will help them to steer a successful Bundaberg mining development application.
‘Misleading’: Machinery art on borrowed time despite mayor’s claims
A passionate public campaign to save a beloved rural art installation is yet to be won despite claims from Bundaberg Mayor Jack Dempsey that “it’s here to stay”.
‘Missed opportunities’: Qld family’s desperate fight to save daughter
Queensland Health insists it has “gold standard” procedures following a family’s plea for change to the system, after their girl was misdiagnosed for months as cancer spread to her bones.
Drama ignites over link between Dempsey’s donor and council website
Incumbent Mayor Jack Dempsey has had a taste of his own medicine as a ratepayers’ association calls on him to explain why his largest campaign donor is listed as representative for council’s ratepayer-funded news website.
Hidden crisis: Dark secrets of Qld coastal towns swallowed by Airbnb
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
5000 syringes in CBD: Fisherman demands action to keep children safe
A fisherman passionate about cleaning up says he’s found 5000 needles a stone’s throw from children’s tennis courts, and a popular shopping centre, and is calling for council action.
‘Writhing in pain’: 90yo’s three-hour wait for ambulance
The moment journalist Carlie Walker was forced to make a nest of pillows for her grandmother on the ground following a fall, as they waited for paramedics, the brutal reality of a service under pressure was quite literally brought home.
Rents, parking, downsizing: Frightened owners struggle in languishing CBD
Business owners and shoppers have called on the Bundaberg council for more support as data shows a once-thriving CBD is becoming a commercial desert.
Three people rushed to hospital after quad bike rollover
Three people have been transported to Bundaberg hospital overnight after their quad bike rolled on a private property.
Young boaties airlifted to hospital after tinnie nightmare
Emergency services and a rescue helicopter had to save a group of people in their 20s overnight after their tinnie collided with rocks, throwing them all into the water.
23yo servo worker turned mayor hopeful breaks silence on campaign allegations
Community frustration talked about in a servo made surprise mayoral candidate Levi Horvath decide to run for Bundaberg’s top job as he refutes strategic campaign allegations.
180+ pups: Vote for Bundaberg’s cutest puppy of 2024
From Dachshunds to Labradors, Bundaberg’s pups are just too cute to resist. Help search for the region’s cutest of 2024. Look through our gallery and vote.
180+ of Bundaberg’s cutest puppies | 2024
From Dachshunds to Labradors, Bundaberg’s pups are just too cute to resist. Help search for the region’s cutest of 2024. Look through our gallery and vote. (Vote here)
QLD’s top five cutest babies crowned
A true blue Aussie boy has stolen hearts across the state to be crowned Queensland’s cutest baby of 2023. Find out who made the top five, from rainbow babies to first borns.
‘People aren’t happy’: Veteran councillor vows to fight for public trust
After 23 years, division 5 councillor Greg Barnes is driven by the need to restore the public’s trust in council and is making transparency a key election issue.
‘Hearing the girl scream’: Toddler rushed to hospital following snake bite
A Mundubbera toddler was flown to the Bundaberg Hospital after being bitten by a snake in her backyard.
‘It’s a smokescreen’: Battleground drawn as planning portfolio debate heats up
The controversial decision to abolish the planning and development portfolio following the last election has become a key issue in the current campaign.
‘New blood, fresh thinking’: Journalist to battle councillor of two decades
One of the Bundaberg region’s longest-standing councillors will compete with a small business owner and journalist who is making a run for the seat this election.
‘Bowel and stomach died’: Mum’s fight from deathbed to endurance athlete
A Maryborough mum-of-five who suffered a life-threatening illness has fought from near death on a hospital bed to become a competitive athlete.
Man pulled from pool in near-drowning
A man has been hospitalised after he was pulled from a pool in Bundaberg on Saturday night.
Surfers pulled from the ocean after boat trip ends in horror
Marine emergency crews have rescued seven people after a surfing trip off the coast of Bundaberg hit rough seas.
‘Not in my lifetime’: Rural advocate questions Paradise Dam rebuild
A Bundaberg region farming advocate says she does not believe she will see the rebuilt dam in her lifetime, as 60,000 people living downstream have been assured they are safe despite the fact the dam was not up to “contemporary safety standards”.
‘Battle to survive’: Country shows face axe after council pulls out
The Burnett could be about to lose four of its country shows following a council decision to no longer be responsible for local showgrounds, leaving already struggling show societies to bear the costs of rates, fees and maintenance. Full report and reaction:
‘Come out here!’ Boilermaker waves ‘gun’ in Mitre 10 store
A “highly skilled” Queensland boilermaker had been loitering outside a business block for five days before a terrifying hardware store holdup.
Readers’ report card on Bundaberg council not pretty
Hundreds of NewsMail readers have scored the Bundaberg mayor, councillors and most powerful bureaucrat based on their performance – and the results are not pretty. Read the full results:
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