Calling boss a ‘c***’ doesn’t deserve sack, Qld worker watchdog rules
A Qld council worker, sacked after a “brain snap” text message where he called his boss a “rude c***” and warned he would “punch on” has his job back by court order.
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‘Out of control’: Living next door to the house from hell
Neighbours in a beachside suburb in Queensland say they’re living beside the house from hell and fear nobody and nothing will help them.
Queensland Rugby League player charged with rape, sexual assault
A QRL player who returned to the state after a stint in NSW was charged with serious sexual offences less than two months after signing for his hometown club.
Man turns himself in after alleged hit and run leaves child seriously injured
A 44-year-old man will face court after allegedly hitting a 13-year-old boy with his car on the first day of school in Bundaberg, then fleeing from the scene.
Investigation into baby’s unexplained death continues one year on
A year after the tragic death of four-month-old Lucas Young, questions surrounding the baby boy’s injuries remain unanswered.
Dad jailed after knife-wielding crime bender ends in violence
A Bundaberg father has been sentenced to three years in jail after a three-day crime bender where he stormed multiple stores with a knife, stole goods, and attacked a bystander.
Four in hospital after multi-vehicle crash Windermere
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a crash in Windermere after reports of a multi-vehicle crash this morning. DETAILS
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending February 2
There were 22 properties sold in Bundaberg last week, with 50 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Woman airlifted with ‘significant’ arm and leg injuries after crash
A woman has been flown to hospital with significant injuries after a crash on the Bruce Highway in the Bundaberg region.
Beloved steakhouse suddenly closes after 14 years
A beloved Bundaberg restaurant has shocked the community with its sudden closure after 14 years of trading.
Woman trapped, helicopter deployed after serious crash
A woman has suffered “significant” injuries after becoming trapped in a van following a crash with a 4WD in Agnes Water this morning.
Three injured in separate crashes across Wide Bay
Emergency services responded to two separate crashes overnight, with three people taken to hospital.
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending February 1
See the latest auction and sales results in Bundaberg for last week.
‘Happiest man on Earth’: Beloved dad, newspaper identity, mourned
A Qld newspaper stalwart of more than 40 years has been remembered as a loved family man and mate after his tragic death while realising his retirement dreams.
WATCH: Tiny turtles crushed, lost as lights shine on popular beach
Bright lights in a growing Qld seaside town are causing turtle tragedies as tiny hatchlings march the wrong way into traffic and suburbia, a wildlife group says. SEE VIDEO.
‘Oh sh*t’: Moment lone contractor knew a brown snake had bit him
A 26-year-old fencing and mustering contractor has survived being bitten by a brown snake alone and 2km from help. And it isn’t his first bite.
Watch: ‘I had a stroke in regional Qld – this new tech saved my life’
A Qld woman says she is alive because a new system, where strokes are diagnosed and “clot-busting” drugs given within minutes, is being piloted at her regional hospital. It comes ahead of a statewide rollout.
‘Brand Australia is dead’: Bold new plan to shake up farming
Queensland’s ag industry is set for a major transformation, with Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett visiting Bundaberg to discuss a 25-year blueprint aimed at driving the industry to $30 billion by 2030.
‘W*nkers … your gonna get f*cking shot’: Accused fraudster’s vile tirade
A 33-year-old man charged with 10 counts of fraud has unleashed on a Bundaberg court while appearing before the magistrate via a video link from jail.
Family appeals for help to find missing Bundaberg man
Kevin Knowles, 46, has not been seen nor heard from since November 1, 2024. His family is seeking public assistance to locate him, saying his disappearance is out of character.
‘Sneak in, trap’: Fresh charges for alleged schoolgirl stalker
A young Qld man, previously bailed after allegedly being caught with folders containing photos and addresses of schoolgirls, faces multiple new charges.
Flood risk sparks urgent call for North Bundaberg evacuation route
In a bid to address persistent flood risks, Bundaberg Regional Council has unanimously backed a North Bundaberg evacuation route.
Deadly Bruce Highway intersection to get multimillion-dollar upgrade
The Premier was back in Maryborough on Thursday, announcing a major upgrade to the deadly intersection where three men died in a horror crash last year.
Apprentice diesel mechanic ready to inspire a new generation of graziers
The youngest ever competitor on Muster Dogs is South Burnett teenager Nathan Obst, who had to fit shooting the show and training his happy offsider around his final year of high school, and he loved every minute of it.
Ex-KFC worker’s 380km stolen hire car dash after bashing taxi driver
The identity of a young robber, who bashed a taxi driver near a Qld airport so badly he couldn’t eat solid food, can be revealed along with his criminal history from another state.
Crisafulli promises hope to community traumatised by youth crime
The Premier today promised Hervey Bay and Maryborough – two epicentres of Qld’s youth crime crisis – he was ‘throwing the kitchen sink’ at the issue that had left multiple beloved members of their communities dead in the past year.
Offshore tourism win in $2.5m Great Sandy Strait announcement
Offshore tourism in the Wide Bay is set to get a $2.5m boost after a key announcement from the state government.
450km search fails to find elusive croc filmed on Qld beach
Wildlife officers investigating multiple reports of a crocodile on a beach south of Bundaberg have urged people to report any sightings after a massive search failed to find the elusive animal. VIDEO
Man airlifted with life threatening injuries after rollover
A man aged in his 60s will be airlifted out of Eidsvold after being transported with significant injuries this morning following a rollover at the Eidsvold Theodore Road and Redbank Road intersection.
‘Twinkle in his eye’: Tributes flow for beloved poet, thespian
Remembered as a loving husband with a passion for poetry and a devoted patron of community theatre in Hervey Bay, tributes are pouring in for the incomparable Ken Lee.
60+ faces: Bundaberg region’s first day of Prep school 2025
Prep students across Bundaberg began their school journey with excitement, nerves, and proud families cheering them on. GALLERY
Man plunges from bridge and survives dramatic fall
Emergency services rushed to the Burnett Railway Bridge after a man was seen falling into the water.
Left to sweat: Bundaberg social housing tenants big fans of climate relief
Around 50 per cent of residents living in department-owned properties have been left to sweat it out with extreme temperatures, but that is about to change. DETAILS
Hotspots ranked: Qld in midst of sexual violence crisis
Over the past 12 months, 11,749 victims of sexual abuse and rape have come forward across Queensland as the state grapples with a sexual violence crisis.
Saleyard savants: Meet Qld’s top livestock auctioneers
From young prodigies, established leaders and esteemed stalwarts, the quality of Queensland’s livestock auctioneers is at an all time high. Meet the men driving one of our most important industries to new heights.
Mobile phone ‘dead zones’ across Wide Bay to be tackled
Vodafone has promised to improve mobile phone coverage in the Wide Bay by rolling out a network upgrade of 51 new mobile sites in Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough.
‘Horrific, disastrous’: Backlash against new solar farm proposal
A proposed 1200ha solar farm between Monto and Eidsvold has met with backlash from the local community, and follows an incident earlier this month where angry protesters tore down the fence around another nearby solar farm.
Shock police figures that shame Qld drivers after record road toll
More than 420 drivers have been caught either drink-driving or speeding every single day across Queensland over the past six weeks – even as the state reels from the worst road toll on record.
Tattoo House chief artist voted best tattooist in Bundaberg
Sami Atkins, the owner and chief artist of The Tattoo House in Bundaberg West, has swept the competition away in this year’s search for the best tattoo artist in Bundaberg. Check out her story, and who made the top three:
Remembering the Australia Day floods that ravaged the Burnett
In the North Burnett 12 years ago, Eidsvold council worker Lucy Connolly barely escaped with her life after being washed away and then clinging to a tree in flood waters for five hours. Her rescuer was her grazier neighbour. VIDEO.
North Burnett Australia Day award winners 2025
The winners of North Burnett’s Australia Day awards include volunteer extraordinaire Vivien Smyth, who has received the highest honour. Read our full list of award recipients, six local legends and their inspirational stories:
Second child bitten by dingo at Lake McKenzie
Two children have been treated for dingo bites at Lake McKenzie on K’gari in separate incidents. It’s the fourth dingo attack recorded on the island in a matter of days.
Bundy Rum fights to lift spirits on soaring drink costs
The cost of a night out is climbing as Australia’s twice-yearly spirits tax hits drinkers hard.
90+ faces: Inside Bundaberg’s Australia Day citizenship celebrations
Families, business owners, and couples were among 36 people who took the oath to become Australian citizens at Bundaberg’s Multiplex during a special Australia Day ceremony. GALLERY
Man fighting for life after being run over in Bundaberg North
A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Queen Street in Bundaberg North early this morning, sparking a police investigation.
Luxe Queensland rentals raking in up to $9k a night
Some of Queensland’s top Airbnb hosts have turned their short-stay accommodations into more than just a side hustle.
Watch: Inside ‘War of the Worlds’ electric storm
A powerful storm producing more than 110,000 lightning strikes left its mark on the Wide Bay where some streets were still without power on Saturday. It comes as a meteorologist explains how rainfall varied across the region.
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending January 25
See the latest auction and sales results in Bundaberg for last week.
Woman, boy flown to hospital after crashes
A woman in her 60s and a teenage boy were flown to hospital after separate crashes at Curra on Saturday.
$3m upgrade set to revolutionise access to marine park
The long-awaited $3 million upgrade to Woodgate’s Walkers Point boat ramp promises improved safety for boaties.
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