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.
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Bundaberg doctor, former firey to receive Medal of the Order of Australia
New OAM recipients Bundaberg doctor Andre Conradie and larrikin Gin Gin stalwart Charles Garwood reveal what it means to them to be an Australian. VIDEO
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.
30+ photos: Kings Royal in Kingaroy draws crowds nationwide
Blistering heat could not dampen the enthusiasm of hundreds of speedway fans and racers as they descended on the South Burnett ahead of the 2025 Kings Royal, the biggest modified sedan speedway meet of its kind in Australia. Check out the awesome as the fans and competitors prepared to get underway:
New twist in tragic death of young woman
Questions have long surrounded the death of 23-year-old Sarah Brown, who went missing four years ago and was found dead a week later in nearby bushland. Now, new evidence has forced the reopening of the investigation into her death.
Rivers runs dry following Mosaic Brands collapse
Rivers is the latest once-famous retail brand to be killed off following the collapse of its owner Mosaic Brands, with all 136 Rivers stores set to close with the loss of around 650 jobs.
WATCH: Drones, planets or UFOs? Odd objects light up Qld skies
Video of strange goings on in the sky above Maryborough and Hervey Bay have created a stir on social media and earned the region a spot in a national television series. We asked some experts to weigh in. SEE THE VIDEOS
Bundaberg teens charged over ram raids in Childers and Torquay
Four people, including two Bundaberg teenagers, have fronted court on multiple charges after two businesses were ram raided in the early hours of the morning.
$7.2 billion Bruce Highway fix priority questioned
A Queensland LNP MP has criticised plans to prioritise fixing the Bruce Hwy from Maryborough to Benaraby, saying the deadliest stretch lays between Gympie and Maryborough.
Everybody appearing at Maryborough Magistrates Court, Monday, January 27
Here is a list of matters listed at Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday.
Everybody appearing at Maryborough Magistrates Court, Friday, January 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Maryborough Magistrates Court on Friday.
Everybody appearing at Maryborough Magistrates Court, Thursday, January 23
Here is a list of matters listed at Maryborough Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Named: Man charged after woman, children involved in alleged hit and run
A 20-year-old man has fronted court charged with fleeing the scene of an accident at Gayndah this week, after a woman and two children were taken to hospital via ambulance.
North Burnett’s Australia Day 2025 award nominees revealed
More than 25 people and community groups have been recognised for their contributions to the Central and North Burnett region with a nomination for the prestigious Australia Day Awards. See the full list.
‘Disgrace, black spot’: Public has its say on highway’s failings
Public submissions on the most urgently needed upgrades to the D’Aguilar Highway south of Nanango have not held back, with many citing a dangerous intersection as the top priority.
Man aged in 60s airlifted after serious motorbike crash
A motorcyclist was airlifted with multiple injuries today after crashing at Boompa, south west of Maryborough.
Child, 3, bitten by dingo in school holiday attack on K’gari beach
A child has been bitten by a dingo near the Kingfisher Bay Resort, with the parents reporting that even though they picked the three-year-old up and tried to scare the dingo off, it was not deterred.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Maryborough weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Maryborough weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Maryborough weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Maryborough weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Heavily tattooed man ‘doing the right thing’ before stolen car crash
A court has heard how a man adorned with tattoos believed he was driving a hire car when he caused a dangerous collision in the Sunshine Coast hinterland before fleeing the scene.
Haunting image as heartbreaking baby death details revealed
When ambulance crews were called to a Qld foster care home a tiny baby girl wasn’t breathing. Now, new details and a confronting image have emerged. *Distressing.
Highway reopened after chemical truck rolls in CQ
A major Qld highway is closed and an exclusion zone is in place after a road train carrying “concerning chemicals” rolled. UPDATES.
‘I know what you’re wearing’: Mum’s sexually-laced stalking binge
A Qld woman who “persistently” harassed her ex, telling him she was in his bed waiting for him has landed in court on a stalking charge.
‘Prison fence on our patch of paradise’: Family’s solar farm fight
Ahead of a weekend protest, property owners say dreams for their land west of Bundaberg have been dashed after a global conglomerate of solar power providers set up shop quite literally in their backyard. DETAILS.
400+ units: Qld developer reveals multimillion-dollar Bundaberg project
A developer with projects along the Queensland coast has unveiled plans to expand into the Bundaberg region.
Farm portfolio sale features 1512ha and 102k macadamia trees
Colliers is marketing two large macadamia farms near Bundaberg that will be sold together or separately, with a total of more than 102,400 nut trees.
The 15+ super property prodigies setting industry on fire
The Wide Bay and Burnett real estate scene is booming and we’ve found the younger real estate staff set to play a major part in the industry’s future. Meet them here.
The day Donald Trump took an Aussie billionaire to Tokyo
Australian retail supremo Solomon Lew had a first-hand view of how the now two-time US President tackled business deals and it offers plenty of lessons for leaders.
Myer can be a $5bn retail power: Inside Lew’s merger vision
The $800m merger represents an all or nothing bet on the longer term future of Myer. And the retail billionaire Solomon Lew has big ambitions.
Trump launches AI into a new space race
The new Trump administration’s massive spending plan will certainly flow through to a handful of Australian companies already enabling artificial intelligence.
Luxe SUV which has a boot almost as big as ute tray
Among a revised SUV line-up, the Mazda CX-70 premium five-seater is chasing a new niche.
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