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Bundaberg Regional Council is set to weigh up a recommendation to move to a full postal ballot method for the 2028 local government elections. Picture: Brendan Radke

Police and Courts

Police & Courts

‘Lose meth or lose kids’: Judge’s final warning

A mother of four has been warned she is “tiptoeing on the edge” of losing her children after being sentenced for possessing methamphetamine in their family home.

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Everybody appearing at Maryborough Magistrates Court, Tuesday, December 16

Here is a list of matters listed at Maryborough Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Townsville generic criminal with knife weapon threatening to stab

Police & Courts

Man faces court on 25 charges: Explosives, drugs and assault

A man already facing 24 serious charges including possessing explosives and armed robbery has had another assault charge added in a Bundaberg court.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Uber driver killer charged over alleged jail attack

A high-profile young prisoner, serving time for the robbery and killing of a Qld Uber driver, faces a new serious charge behind bars.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: A 7-year-old teenage boy and a 11-year-old teenage girl look at a phone screen with social media networking apps are displayed on December 07, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 requires social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, X, Reddit, Threads, Twitch, and Kick to implement age-verification systems and take reasonable steps to prevent account creation by users under 16, with non-compliant platforms facing penalties of up to A$50 million. (Photo by George Chan/Getty Images)

South Burnett

‘Isolating’: Young Nats fight social media ban over regional concerns

The Young Nationals have launched a campaign against Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, warning it will worsen mental health in regional communities.

Bull shark caught and released off Urangan pier, Hervey Bay on October 10, 2025. Pictures: Maddie Stokes

Fraser Coast

‘That’s a big shark!’: Crazy vision of catch, release off packed pier

An amateur photographer was birdwatching when she captured the dramatic moment some keen fisherman bit off a little more than they could chew.

Girl power has dominated the Wide Bay Burnett's Power 50 or 2025, with South Burnett Mayor being voted the most influential, and Attorney General and Nanango LNP MP Deb Frecklington coming in second.

ExclusiveBundaberg

‘Girl power’: The women leading Wide Bay Burnett’s future

Female leaders have dominated a regional power poll with South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff claiming the top spot ahead of Attorney General Deb Frecklington.

Bundaberg

‘Well involved’: Shed engulfed in flames near Bundaberg

A machinery shed fire has prompted a major emergency response west of Bundaberg, with four fire crews racing to tackle the blaze. Video, photos.

Need to Know

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

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Here’s what you can expect with today’s Maryborough weather

As we move into summer what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Hyperlocal

Everybody appearing at Maryborough Magistrates Court, Tuesday, December 16

Here is a list of matters listed at Maryborough Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Hyperlocal

Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Maryborough weather

As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Hyperlocal

Everybody appearing at Maryborough Magistrates Court, Monday, December 15

Here is a list of matters listed at Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday.

Around the State

Police & Courts

NAMED AND SHAMED: Health professionals’ crimes exposed in court

Some of regional Queensland’s most trusted professionals have shattered their duty of care, with nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers facing court for a variety of crimes.

Tasmania

Killer appeals life sentence for Queensland mother’s murder

A man jailed for life after stabbing sleeping Queensland mother Gabrielle Marshall 17 times has launched an appeal, claiming his sentence was manifestly excessive.

Corey Dean Tonon faced the Mackay District Court on Friday, March 12, 2021. Picture: Facebook.

Police & Courts

‘Absolutely terrified’: Man jailed for violent rampage

A violent carjacker turned a kitchen utensil into a weapon of terror, attacking innocent victims in a desperate bid to fund his escape north.

Police & Courts

Road ragers, spitters, punchers: 30+ offenders charged with assault

From a hostel stabbing to horror bashings and even a threesome plot to steal gold – meet the men and women who faced court for assault in 2025.

Property

The 50 most influential people in the Wide Bay Burnett in 2025 have been brought together in a poll. Now readers have been asked to vote on who they think was the most influential and or powerful of them all.

Bundaberg

Vote now: Who is No. 1 in the Wide Bay Power 50?

From farming dynasties to renewable energy pioneers, the Wide Bay Burnett’s elite battle for the top spot in an unprecedented power ranking.

Set across almost 15ha, Liven Coastline will feature 316 architecturally designed homes and communal and recreational spaces, with homes priced from $614,300.Â

Bundaberg

A sleepy beach town – and a $200m shake-up

Elliott Heads has landed a massive $200 million development that could transform the sleepy coastal town into Queensland’s hottest over-50s destination.

Bundaberg

Parking wars: Club gets green light to demolish homes

A three-bedroom home and four units will be razed to make way for car parks as The Waves Sports Club tackles parking woes.

Full ListCentral & North Burnett

Revealed: Most influential and powerful people of 2025 ranked

A youth support worker and rugby league champion has defeated a state MP and federal politician to be voted the North Burnett’s most influential person of 2025. See who made the top five:

Business

Car Advice

Mazda fixes its big SUV mistake

Going back to the drawing board Mazda has delivered a much-improved product with its updated CX-60. But it’s still far from perfect.

Janiata Malone's child therapy application for Malone Therapy.

Gympie

‘Exhausted’: Mum’s new app to ease therapy burden

A Gympie occupational therapist has launched a therapy app offering hundreds of pre-recorded sessions for children with additional needs at $250 annually.

Ther Mercedes-Benz E200 comes with the option of two styles.

Car Advice

Old money or new cash … how would you wear your luxe sedan?

There is now new ‘entry-level’ access to the world of success and luxury with the Mercedes-Benz E200.

Bundaberg

Vote now: Who is No. 1 in the Wide Bay Power 50?

From farming dynasties to renewable energy pioneers, the Wide Bay Burnett’s elite battle for the top spot in an unprecedented power ranking.

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