‘His clothes were torn’: Tragic details in heartbreaking double drowning
New details have emerged about an horrific double drowning tragedy at a popular Central Queensland Beach which has rocked its nearby tourist town.
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The astonishing cost to Qld every time the Bruce Hwy closes
The Bruce Hwy has already been closed more than 30 days this year at an astronomical cost to the state. SEE THE LIST
VOTE: 100+ of Bundaberg’s cutest pet
The search for Bundaberg’s cutest pet reached a fever pitch with more than 500 submissions across three categories of pets. Give your furry friend a chance at the top spot. VOTE NOW.
Cyclist pinned between two cars in K’gari incident
A man has been flown to hospital following a car and bicycle crash off the coast of Queensland. MORE.
Teen injured after cow encounter west of Bundaberg
Emergency services rushed to a private property west of Bundaberg after reports a teenager suffered injuries after a cow related incident. MORE.
Teen suffers serious injuries in bull-riding fall
Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a bull-riding incident which left a teenager with significant injuries.
Cyclist injured in alleged van hit-and-run
Police will allege the driver of a grey van hit a cyclist near Bundaberg before driving away without trying to help.
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending April 12
See the latest auction and sales results in Bundaberg for last week.
E-scooter rider rushed to hospital, driver in shock after crash
An e-scooter rider has been rushed to hospital after she was hit by a car in Bundaberg on Saturday. It comes just hours after six people were taken to hospital after a crash into a tree in the CBD.
Child on scooter hit by motorbike outside Red Rooster
A young girl has been hurt and multiple emergency crews are at the scene near one of the Fraser Coast’s busiest intersections.
Truck driver hurt, diesel spills after B-double rollover
A truck driver has been injured, and emergency crews are working to clean up a diesel spill after a rollover in the South Burnett.
Puppy war ends in man pouring petrol on ex-mate, setting him on fire
A petty dispute over a puppy ended in an extreme act of violence when a Qld man doused his former friend in petrol and set him alight in a shocking street showdown.
Six taken to hospital after crash into tree
Six people have been taken to hospital after a crash into a tree in Bundaberg.
Schoolkids ‘broken’ after ‘unbelievably missed’ teacher’s crash death
Heartbreaking tributes are continuing to flow for a 22-year-old Qld teacher whose tragic crash death has rocked the Catholic college at which he taught and the community where he was the loved “life of the party”.
Plan to turn gold mine into green energy hub gets $50m boost
Plans to turn an old regional Qld gold mine into a $3.3 billion renewable energy hub have been given a boost by the state government to keep the project moving.
Update: Police locate Qld teen
Police thank the community for their efforts in helping locate a 13-year-old Bundaberg girl who was reported missing. DETAILS
Energy Minister accused of covering up power station explosion
Energy Minister David Janetzki is under fire for keeping Queenslanders – and possibly Premier David Crisafulli – in the dark about an explosion at Callide Power Station.
Stepdad’s ‘misguided’ sex-ed method after boy gets first phone
After his stepson was given a mobile phone for his birthday, a Qld man put it to use in a way which would end in criminal charges.
Qld cop suspended after being charged with ‘serious assault’
A Qld police officer has been suspended and faces two charges following an alleged altercation. DETAILS.
‘Until she passed out’: Armed stalker strangles, brutally bashes ex
This 21-year-old Qld man stalked, threatened and savagely attacked a young woman, at one point holding a knife to her throat. *Distressing.
Watch the mini doco: Survivor’s fight for justice after harrowing rape
While walking home, a young woman was targeted by a teenage predator whose sickening acts changed her life forever. She’s now sharing her harrowing story in the hopes she can help other women speak out. WATCH THE MINI DOCO
Watch: Inside race to save teen after freak heart attack behind wheel
A seemingly healthy 17-year-old Qld girl was driving to the gym when she suddenly lost her vision and started having a seizure. Her brave mum and hero ambos had a fight on their hands.
Dingo attack sparks K’gari warning as Easter school holidays begin
A week after three women were attacked by a dingo on K’gari, a warning has been issued for visitors to the island.
Pregnant mum-of-four bites cops in drug-fuelled rampage
A pregnant woman was on a cocktail of drugs when she violently attacked two police officers who were trying to help her. DETAILS
How the battle for rape inclusion in youth crime reform unfolded
Following months of pressure, the Crisafulli Government has listened to Queenslanders, and its advisory panel, and ensured that the offence of rape would be one of five juvenile crimes included in the Making Queensland Safer Laws.
Named: Email fail exposes pedophile’s 300+ ‘real children’ pics
A convicted Victorian pedophile has re-emerged in Qld after a basic mistake uncovered horrific new offending by a predator who is now on anti-libido drugs to try and “control his compulsions”.
‘No answers’: Teen recovers from life threatening brain bleed
Emilie Goodwin was just 19 when her mum found her unconscious on her bathroom floor after a shock brain bleed. Almost nine months later, the family is still searching for answers.
‘Bloody grubs’: Shock attack on car at McDonald’s drive-thru
WATCH: A regional Qld driver has had the shock of a lifetime when two people charged her car and doused it in a mysterious liquid, sparking outrage from residents who say it is not the first incident at the fast-food outlet.
Named: Man accused of stabbing driver who allegedly hit woman with car
Police say the 47-year-old woman was allegedly hit deliberately by a 25-year-old man after an altercation. Another man stands accused of stabbing the driver.
The Club Hotel owners bid farewell after six years – future now uncertain
After six transformative years, The Club Hotel’s management team is saying goodbye. With the iconic Bundaberg venue’s future now shrouded in uncertainty.
HiLux driver killed in Bruce Hwy head-on named as beloved dad
A driver who tragically died in a Bruce Highway crash near Maryborough has been identified as a much-loved father and grandfather. It comes as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
Man fighting for life after being hit by car
A man has been rushed to hospital after he was struck by a car near Bundaberg on Saturday night.
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending April 6
There were 19 properties sold in Bundaberg last week, with 56 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending April 5
See the latest auction and sales results in Bundaberg for last week.
‘He’s got a gun’: The pub shooting murders which rocked Qld city
A pool player who survived a bloody shooting in which two women were killed at a Maryborough pub has marked the 25-year anniversary of the tragedy with a poignant tribute and shared haunting memories.
Shopper screams for help, others robbed as crim terrorises three cities
This armed robber went on two Qld crime sprees covering more than 800km, frightening one “poor lady” so much she wet herself.
Mon Repos car park finally gets green light
Construction will begin this month on a long-awaited expansion of the Mon Repos Turtle Centre car park.
Emergency crews at scene of island rollover
Emergency crews are at the scene of a single-vehicle rollover on K’gari.
WATCH: P-plater’s speeding, erratic driving on Bruce Highway
A young driver’s shocking and dangerous behaviour on one of the state’s worst roads has been caught on camera. See her get slapped with a hefty fine. VIDEO
‘Misled the House, voters’: Fiery speech on ‘delivered’ station that never was
A Qld MP has told parliament his Labor predecessor and party peddled misleading claims and campaign flyers falsely stating an unfunded, unbuilt fire station had been “delivered”.
$60k fine, ongoing probe: Tobacconist’s illegal vapes,‘Square’ sales
A Qld tobacconist has copped a massive fine and is subject to an ongoing investigation after raids of his lucrative store uncovered thousands of illegal vapes, tobacco and a trail of transactions.
‘Deeply personal’: $23k council podcast draws mixed reaction
The Fraser Coast Regional Council’s decision to launch its own podcast about a flood event that occurred three years ago has drawn some criticism. Let us know what you think by voting in the poll:
LNP vows $265k upgrade to centre if elected
The Isis Cultural Centre, a key community and emergency hub, will get a $300,000 upgrade if the Coalition wins government on May 3.
Woman hospitalised, traffic delayed after crash at busy intersection
A woman has been injured in a crash at a busy intersection in the Bundaberg CBD. UPDATES.
Roads flooded, people trapped, man ‘hit’ by lightning in wild weather
At least one person has been rushed to hospital after his car was hit by lightning in the centre of Bundaberg during last night’s wild storm, with multiple rescues carried out, cars trapped in flood waters and roads still cut. VIDEO, PHOTOS
Prawn trawler thug tries to carjack grieving widow at cemetery
A recently widowed Qld woman, visiting the grave of her husband, had her car keys “ripped” from her and was pushed to the ground. It wasn’t her drugged up attacker’s only frightening crime.
Women ‘nipped’ on lower legs by dingoes on K’gari
Paramedics assessed three hikers on K’gari after they were “nipped” on the legs by tagged dingoes while hiking into Lake Wabby. FULL DETAILS
‘Undeliverable’: Premier slashes expectations on new Bundaberg Hospital
Premier David Crisafulli insists his government will deliver a new Bundaberg Hospital, but MP Tom Smith has accused him of backtracking, and demanded clarity on the reports that hundreds of beds could be cut from the new facility.
‘Senseless’: Graffiti vandals cover esplanade
Police are investigating after graffiti has been painted across the Bargara Esplanade just days before the start of the Easter school holidays and an influx of families and holiday makers. PHOTOS
Ear-tearing vigilante’s wild ‘rapist’ claims after bashing homeless man
A brutal vigilante with a history of torture and kidnapping who nearly took a homeless man’s ear off with a metal pole has been booted from court in dramatic scenes – yelling, “you’re making me look like a monster for fighting bad guys”.
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