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.
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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.
Evacuation plea as TC Alfred moves slightly north
The council has issued an urgent evacuation message and residents have been warned the Sunshine Coast will experience increasing impacts of the cyclone from Thursday night.
Mum captures iconic ‘falling man’ photo in wild Alfred surf
A Sunshine Coast mother of two trying out a new camera has captured one of the most iconic surfing shots in the lead-up up to Tropical Cyclone Alfred crossing the coastline. SEE OUR MEGA GALLERIES
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Theme parks shut, unis close, CityCats stopped: TC Alfred barrels towards SEQ
South East Queensland residents have been urged to prepare now for the impending arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 system. LATEST UPDATES
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.
‘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.
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.
‘Prepare now’: Models show TC Alfred could ‘turn’ and collide with SEQ
New modelling has sparked fears TC Alfred could turn back towards the Qld coast in coming days while abnormally high tides and gale-force winds are expected this weekend.
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending March 1
See the latest auction and sales results in Bundaberg for last week.
‘Tragically taken’: Family’s pain after tiny boy’s sudden death
A beloved Qld toddler is being remembered for the unconditional love he gave in his short life as his family deals with the unexpected death of their “cherished and adored little boy”.
‘Severe’ TC Alfred intensifies to category four for second time
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has once again intensified to a category four system, as it continues to creep slowly parallel to the Queensland coast. Here’s the threat experts warn we can expect in the coming days.
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
Can I use Dettol? How do I get them out of my yard? Cane toads explained
Can I use chemicals to kill cane toads? And how do I keep them out of my yard? YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Boy injured when car and scooter collide
A teenager has been injured after being hit by a car while riding a scooter in Bundaberg.
Boyce launches re-election campaign on platform of minings jobs, cost of living
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce launched his re-election campaign this week ahead of the 2025 federal election, citing cost of living and a plan to protect mining and rural jobs as major planks in his platform. Read his full statement:
‘Doesn’t pass the pub test’: Bin-searching backlash explodes
A Qld council has been caught by surprise by its own senior staff, who announced people’s wheelie bins would be randomly searched and tagged, unleashing a public outcry over privacy and costs.
VAD gave my husband peace. It can do the same for you
A widow has recalled the way her husband took control of his death through voluntary assisted dying that allowed him to “peacefully” slip away in his own bed surrounded by family. WATCH THE VIDEO
My First Year: Funny faces and bloopers of 2025 preppies
The Prep students of the Bundaberg region might be getting big, but they’re still having fun along the way. See the gallery of My First Year silly faces and outtakes.
My First Year: Bundaberg region prep photos 2025
The Bundaberg NewsMail has been to most primary schools across the region to photograph the prep classes of 2025, the Class of 2037, in their thousands. See our mega gallery of preppies:
Saucy snaps: Qld’s new generation of OnlyFans stars uncovered
Hundreds of young Queensland women are living their dream life thanks to the insane money they earn from online content. This is the next generation of stars beginning to make a splash.
Slow-moving beast to swing around, become category three
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowly intensifying and is set to become a category three system possibly today with a risk it will move towards the Qld coast in coming days. See the latest mapping.
Mapped: Qld’s worst flood zones as $30bn battle plan floated
Building flood levees, strengthening homes and even relocating residents are among the recommendations of a $30bn future flood strategy.
‘Want to save it’: Plans for $18.4bn hydro project under microscope
Controversial plans to build a pumped hydro plant near Gympie could be given a major overhaul.
Meth driver busted stealing $200 worth of petrol
The Queensland floor layer failed to appear in court on the charges in January, leading to his most recent arrest warrant.
My First Year: Central and North Burnett preps 2025 gallery
The Central and North Burnett Times has visited our Biggenden, Eidsvold and Gayndah primary schools and captured the adorable milestone of our region’s preppies. Check out the gallery of formal photos, funny faces and bloopers:
‘Burn the kids alive’: Tradie unmasked as monster who ‘gets off’ on cruelty
A terrified Qld mum, controlled down to every drink of water, hid in a bush for days from her sadistic partner who masterfully disguised his brutality and murderous threats- until now.
Labor’s pick to try to break Nationals’ 32-year Hinkler run
The Labor Party has picked a former Bundaberg Citizen of the Year to contest the Queensland seat which has been held by the Nationals for more than 30 years.
‘I can’t stop’: Qld coal worker’s sick excuse for huge child abuse collection
When police raided his home, a Queensland coal worker was upfront about his huge child abuse collection, saying: “I keep doing it, I keep finding it, I keep downloading it, I keep f***ing watching it.”
Two injured in ute rollover into dam
Emergency crews rushed two people to a South Burnett hospital after the ute they were in crashed into a dam on a private property.
‘I was a deadset d*ckhead’: Tradie’s second snake bite horror
A young Queensland tradie bitten the second time by a potentially deadly snake says he was ‘just trying to keep my hopes up that I was going to see tomorrow’.
Councillor jobs on the chopping block in divisional shake-up
With the possibility of council divisions being reduced from 10 to eight, we want to hear from you. Do you think your divisional councillor has done a good job so far?
‘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.
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.
‘Strange’: Line of lights in night sky causes stir across Qld
A series of “mysterious lights” caught on camera in the South Burnett and Brisbane caused plenty of online discussion last night. WATCH THE VIDEO:
Flying camera launches from the palm of your hand
Critics have dubbed it the Flop, but we reckon this drone is one of the best gadgets we’ve reviewed in years. SEE THE PICS, VIDEOS
Ex deputy mayor, state MP to run for Hinkler in wake of Pitt resignation
Former police officer, councillor and state LNP MP David Batt has been pre-selected to contest the federal seat of Hinkler at this year’s federal election.
Woman shared video of man allegedly raping little girl
A young Queensland woman’s disturbing online offending has been revealed in court after she was caught with several child exploitation files. Warning, disturbing content
Inside the violent watch-house assault that sent two officers to hospital
A Caboolture woman learnt her fate after she brutally assaulted a police officer and watch house officer.
Pilot forced to make emergency landing after engine failure
An injured pilot has been flown to hospital after his plane crash landed in a paddock during a flight from Gladstone to the Sunshine Coast. PHOTOS
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending February 22
See the latest auction and sales results in Bundaberg for last week.
Mates bought a pub over a carton and a few sneaky rums
Two young Aussie blokes have revealed how they agreed to buy an outback pub after a heavy drinking session with the publican.
Woman pinned, three-car pileup in separate crash drama
Emergency services responded to a three-vehicle crash after being called to a woman pinned between cars in Bundaberg.
I said I’d never cruise again, see why I’ve changed my mind
After 23 years I took the plunge and went on the seven day cruise of the South Pacific I said I would never do again. Here’s my guide and tips for a fabulous cruising holiday.
‘How we kept couple’s secret’: Inside MAFS honeymoon hotels, resorts
Get inside info about the filmed stays and check out the luxe Qld spots that will have you dreaming of your next romantic getaway.
Acorn East voted Bundaberg’s top childcare centre
A Bundaberg early learning centre has been voted the best in the region by NewsMail readers.
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