Master plan for 1300 homes around new Bundaberg Hospital
The Bundaberg Regional Council will undertake precinct planning for 1300 homes near the hospital, primarily for hospital workers.
Property
Revealed: ‘Rough diamond’ cities that offer jobs and affordable housing
There are currently 25 Australian cities, including three state capitals, with a population of 50,000 or more and a median house price below $750,000. Three of those are in the Wide Bay. See the full list:
Hail the high-rise: Why going up, not out is crucial for future of Qld city
Too many are holding on to a Hervey Bay that no longer exists with no regard for the consequences of toxic NIMBYism in a city where the wrong kind of growth already risks ruining paradise, writes Jessica Grewal.
Mini-golf, flying fox: Inside ‘Aussie World-like’ Qld home
A sprawling property with its own miniature theme park has hit the market for the same price as an average city home. SEE THE PICTURES:
Seven-storey apartment towers to topple beachfront motel
An old motel on Hervey Bay’s esplanade will be demolished to make way for a modern “medium to high-rise” complex. DETAILS.
From 1868 with love: Inside grand old Qld hotel’s resurrection
A pub-loving pair behind the restoration of multiple iconic Brisbane buildings has fallen in love with another riverside city, breathing life into three long-closed historic hotels – the oldest of which will open this weekend.
‘$100k a year’: Rural rates pain hitting Qld farmers
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
Developer stoush puts $250m Qld marina in limbo, on sale
A fishing village’s chance to become the next Whitsundays is on ice as a $250m development collapses and goes on the market.
Crocs, cyclones, three-legged cow: ‘Ritz of the North’ sells for $1m
A colourful 142-year-old Queensland pub which once boasted the “finest private zoo in the Commonwealth” has sold as the hotel’s “wonderfully weird” history is revealed in this special feature. VIDEO.
‘70% jump in 10yrs’: Qld building boss on costs, company collapses
A longstanding, key player in the Queensland construction industry has revealed the harsh reality of rising costs and how he’s stayed successful amid a spate of builder busts.
Investors: Next Qld regions set to boom
Five Queensland regions have been identified as “stand-out” investor hotspots, and labelled the next places to buy “before the boom”. See where!
230+ homes: Major new estate to transform city’s entrance
A huge housing estate is proposed for Maryborough and, if approved, will change the landscape on the way into the Heritage City. SEE THE PLANS.
Flood levee up in air with state saying it won’t pay maintenance
The state government has refused to acquiesce after Helen Blackburn publicly declared the cost of maintaining the $175million Bundaberg East levee would be too much for her council, and would force it to raise rates by 4 per cent.
190+ new housing lots proposed in major new subdivision
A new housing development at Innes Park would create almost 200 new blocks and several new parks if approved by Bundaberg Regional Council.
Single knockout bid stuns crowd, lands Logan renovator
Brisbane’s hottest homes under the hammer included a Logan renovator which sold to a bold buyer who saw it for the first time before landing his knockout bid. WATCH AUCTION RESULTS LIVE
‘Red flag’: Transparency group sees conflict in Fox RRG
Fox Resources says it was not aware a Bundaberg farmer appointed to its community advisory group owned more than 100ha of land within MDL 3040.
Big planning decisions back in the hands of councillors
‘New look’ portfolios have officially been assigned to the new Bundaberg Regional Council, with Mayor Helen Blackburn delivering on a key election promise.
‘Upgrades needed’: Bundaberg Police Station to get $20m facelift
Queensland Premier Steven Miles was welcomed to Bundaberg on Friday with news of a major upgrade planned for the Bundaberg Police Station.
Not horsing around: Major goals for fundraising event
Bundaberg’s Riding for the Disabled Australia group will soon fundraise in the hopes the non-profit will be able to buy more comfortable riding gear.
260+ ‘housing’ development, policy reform on council agenda
The approval of a controversial and unpopular relocatable home park aimed at addressing Bundaberg’s housing crisis will be high on the agenda of the new council’s first ordinary meeting, and that is not all.
Explained: Truth behind ‘body in river’ rumour revealed
The shock sighting of multiple emergency crews rushing to the river at Bundaberg on Saturday triggered a flurry of social media speculation about a body being pulled from the water, but all was not as it seemed.
New packing shed part of major berry processing facility for Hillwood Berries
A development application from Tasmanian business Hillwood Berries proposes a new growing site and packing shed at Rubyanna.
Old nurses quarters submitted for heritage listing after fate of Anzac Pool
A group of individuals with a passion for Bundaberg’s history have submitted the Old Nurses’ Quarters of the Bundaberg Hospital for official heritage listing, fearful of it meeting the same fate as the Anzac Pool.
Childers Multipurpose Health Service facility to be upgraded
Mental health services in Childers can anticipate an upgrade, with work to begin in 2025 on the upgraded Childers Multipurpose Health Service facility.
Isis District Horse and Pony Club puts $100k to good use
As the Isis District Horse and Pony Club prepares to celebrate its 65th anniversary in 2025, members have benefited from recent improvements to the grounds the club calls home.
MP claims ‘costs don’t stack up’ on $700k social housing builds
LNP MP Stephen Bennett has questioned the expense of homes built to ease the housing shortage in Bundaberg, as Labor demands to know what the LNP’s plan is to address the crisis.
Spirit of local hero honoured during Australian Heritage Festival
The Bundaberg council has launched a series of Australian Heritage Festival promotions in celebration of the region’s connection to aviation hero Bert Hinkler.
Old Childers squash courts to be converted into church
Parishioners of the Childers Wesleyan Methodist Church could be worshipping in bigger and better surrounds if the Bundaberg Regional Council approves a church proposal to develop the old squash courts site.
Ribbon cut on ‘game changer’ addition to the Port of Bundaberg
The ribbon has officially been cut on a new multi-use, multimillion-dollar conveyor at the Port of Bundaberg, which is set to double the export capacity of the port.
Developer unveils plans for new unit complex in Gin Gin
A series of units slated for Gin Gin are hoped to help retain young people in the region as housing affordability continues to shrink.
Miner applauds Fox coal mine that will generate jobs, opportunities
A Bundaberg miner who met with Fox Resources CEO Bruce Garlick on his recent trip to the city says there are many misconceptions about the proposed coal mine held by its opponents.
Home owners fear ‘crippling’ rate rises after new land valuations
Land value increases of more than 80 per cent – and in one case almost 180 per cent – have put Bundaberg region property owners in a spin over potential massive rates hikes later this year.
‘Disgraceful’ water quality in Bargara creek concerns residents
The Bundaberg council will investigate what happened to the water in a small creek that empties into the sea at Bargara after photos emerged of the water more closely resembling milk.
‘Silent, lifeless’: Mass coral bleaching reaches further south than ever
Coral bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef has reached the waters off Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, with experts warning the spread is like an underwater bushfire.
Stoush over ‘Esky on legs’ storage container home hits court
Bundaberg council has launched legal action against a former maverick mayoral candidate over his storage container home and providing accommodation in the midst of a housing crisis.
Mayor hits back as farmers target him over huge rate increases
Incumbent mayor Jack Dempsey has tried to discount a campaign launched against his re-election by the Executive Director of the Bundaberg Ag Food and Fibre Alliance.
‘No ending, no answers’: Heartbreaking years of mystery surround dad’s disappearance
It’s been 12 years since “great family man” Paul Stevenson vanished from a Bundaberg roadside and his loved ones have made fresh pleas for anyone who can solve the mystery to come forward.
Forget Love Island! Qld property has its own love lake
A Qld property with its own unique heart-shaped dam is for sale, and it comes with a helipad, golf greens, mango orchard and approval to operate as an events venue or campground.
‘…delusions of grandeur’: Big three show Bundaberg what they’ve got
Mayoral candidates Helen Blackburn, Jack Dempsey and Levi Horvath took centre stage on Thursday night to reveal their solutions and stances on issues including the future of agriculture in the region, housing, support for small business, council transparency and rates.
Well-known property investors propose unit complex near CBD
Housing stock close to the CBD and numerous amenities could receive a significant boost if a development application gets the green light from Bundaberg Regional Council.
Owner reveals secrets to running Burnett’s best pub
Monto’s Albert Hotel has been named the best pub in the Burnett by readers, with owner Murray Bell revealing the winning ingredient.
‘Fallen through cracks’: Team hits streets in fight against homelessness
The Bundaberg region will become the home of a critical response team aimed at getting people off the streets and into accommodation.
Blackburn wants to bring back free kerbside collections in Bundaberg
As the 2024 council election draws near, candidates are revealing their top priority issues and things they want to change. Read all their press releases, announcements and updates here and vote in our poll:
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.
‘Shrouded in secrecy’: Stoush develops over iconic building’s future
With the controversial demolition of the Anzac Pool fresh in the memories of voters, the incumbent Bundaberg mayor has denied claims the riverside Rowers building is earmarked for demolition.
Fire service changes could trigger exodus among region’s 750 rural fireys
Bundaberg rural firefighters fear proposed changes to Queensland’s Fire Service Act, which will put urban fire fighters in charge of rural volunteers and incidents, will lead to a huge loss of volunteer fireys.
Soldier fly, smut: Inside look at 50-year battle against sugarcane diseases
A Bundaberg man has spent half a century battling diseases, pests and introducing future-proofing planting processes to the region’s sugarcane industry.
‘Lost it all’: New details on devastating charity storage blaze
A leader at a lifesaving rehab has revealed the devastating impact of a fire which razed a storage shed full of donated goods as new details also emerge about what may have led to the “suspicious” blaze. NEW VIDEO.
Business owners, political stalwarts: Meet the 26 candidates running for Bundaberg council
The race is officially on for the 2024 local government elections. These are the 26 people who have announced they will run for Bundaberg council, their background and what they stand for.
New Macca’s, pub, 2800+ lots: Big plans for western suburbs
Plans for a new McDonald’s, tavern and shops in a part of Hervey Bay where the population is expected to double can be revealed. SEE THE PLANS.
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