‘Bloody idiots’: Bridge jumpers warned of extreme danger
An insane video of young men somersaulting and flipping from the top of Qld’s oldest bridge at least 30m above the water has had almost 100,000 views and plenty of criticism. VIDEO, PHOTOS
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So-called greyhound ‘death track’ scrapped after million dollar revamp
A meeting of Bundaberg greyhound racing club officials and Queensland Racing has cemented the club’s future after it was told last week it would remain shut down for the next six months.
Callide hit with $9m fine for ‘destructive’ 2021 explosion
Callide Power Trading has been fined $9 million after the explosion of a generator four years ago, which caused “significant, long-term and wide-ranging impacts on the National Electricity Market”.
Queensland Rugby League player charged with rape, sexual assault
A QRL player who returned to the state after a stint in NSW was charged with serious sexual offences less than two months after signing for his hometown club.
‘Oh sh*t’: Moment lone contractor knew a brown snake had bit him
A 26-year-old fencing and mustering contractor has survived being bitten by a brown snake alone and 2km from help. And it isn’t his first bite.
Watch: ‘I had a stroke in regional Qld – this new tech saved my life’
A Qld woman says she is alive because a new system, where strokes are diagnosed and “clot-busting” drugs given within minutes, is being piloted at her regional hospital. It comes ahead of a statewide rollout.
‘Brand Australia is dead’: Bold new plan to shake up farming
Queensland’s ag industry is set for a major transformation, with Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett visiting Bundaberg to discuss a 25-year blueprint aimed at driving the industry to $30 billion by 2030.
Flood risk sparks urgent call for North Bundaberg evacuation route
In a bid to address persistent flood risks, Bundaberg Regional Council has unanimously backed a North Bundaberg evacuation route.
Apprentice diesel mechanic ready to inspire a new generation of graziers
The youngest ever competitor on Muster Dogs is South Burnett teenager Nathan Obst, who had to fit shooting the show and training his happy offsider around his final year of high school, and he loved every minute of it.
450km search fails to find elusive croc filmed on Qld beach
Wildlife officers investigating multiple reports of a crocodile on a beach south of Bundaberg have urged people to report any sightings after a massive search failed to find the elusive animal. VIDEO
Man airlifted with life threatening injuries after rollover
A man aged in his 60s will be airlifted out of Eidsvold after being transported with significant injuries this morning following a rollover at the Eidsvold Theodore Road and Redbank Road intersection.
Hotspots ranked: Qld in midst of sexual violence crisis
Over the past 12 months, 11,749 victims of sexual abuse and rape have come forward across Queensland as the state grapples with a sexual violence crisis.
Saleyard savants: Meet Qld’s top livestock auctioneers
From young prodigies, established leaders and esteemed stalwarts, the quality of Queensland’s livestock auctioneers is at an all time high. Meet the men driving one of our most important industries to new heights.
Mobile phone ‘dead zones’ across Wide Bay to be tackled
Vodafone has promised to improve mobile phone coverage in the Wide Bay by rolling out a network upgrade of 51 new mobile sites in Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough.
‘Horrific, disastrous’: Backlash against new solar farm proposal
A proposed 1200ha solar farm between Monto and Eidsvold has met with backlash from the local community, and follows an incident earlier this month where angry protesters tore down the fence around another nearby solar farm.
Shock police figures that shame Qld drivers after record road toll
More than 420 drivers have been caught either drink-driving or speeding every single day across Queensland over the past six weeks – even as the state reels from the worst road toll on record.
Ross Wessling announced South Burnett 2025 Citizen of the Year
More than 80 community members and organisations were nominated across 17 categories for the South Burnett Australia Day awards. Read our full list of award recipients:
Remembering the Australia Day floods that ravaged the Burnett
In the North Burnett 12 years ago, Eidsvold council worker Lucy Connolly barely escaped with her life after being washed away and then clinging to a tree in flood waters for five hours. Her rescuer was her grazier neighbour. VIDEO.
North Burnett Australia Day award winners 2025
The winners of North Burnett’s Australia Day awards include volunteer extraordinaire Vivien Smyth, who has received the highest honour. Read our full list of award recipients, six local legends and their inspirational stories:
Bundy Rum fights to lift spirits on soaring drink costs
The cost of a night out is climbing as Australia’s twice-yearly spirits tax hits drinkers hard.
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.
Luxe Queensland rentals raking in up to $9k a night
Some of Queensland’s top Airbnb hosts have turned their short-stay accommodations into more than just a side hustle.
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.
$3m upgrade set to revolutionise access to marine park
The long-awaited $3 million upgrade to Woodgate’s Walkers Point boat ramp promises improved safety for boaties.
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:
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: Video of possible crocodile at Coonarr Beach
The public has been warned to be vigilant near the water after video emerged and five members of the public reported seeing a crocodile almost ‘jumping’ into the waves at Coonarr Beach near Bundaberg. Watch the video:
Labor dodges stance on inclusion of rape in ‘adult crime’ laws
As Queensland’s mainstream political parties dodge questions on strengthening sentences for teen rapists, one party is calling on the LNP to keep their promise that serious teen offenders will be held accountable.
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.
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
‘Slap in the face’: Rape victims forgotten in Crisafulli’s law reforms
Serial juvenile car thieves could spend more time in prison than teenagers found guilty of rape in Queensland. Survivors are backing calls for the government to cover it under its ‘adult time, adult crime’ laws. VOTE IN OUR POLL
$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.
‘Panicked, shocked’: Community enraged over ‘cruel’ attacks
A state government official has called for public help in investigating reports of brumbies and kangaroos being shot with bow and arrow near Wondai, and warned the perpetrators they could face jail or be fined more than $160,000.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Chopper called in as man suffers multiple injuries in Bruce Highway crash
Multiple emergency crews have worked for hours to free a man left trapped in the wreckage of his truck following a serious crash on the Bruce Highway west of Bundaberg.
First look at cost of controversial pumped hydro powerline plan
The expected cost of a controversial plan to run hundreds of kilometres of high voltage powerlines from a proposed multibillion-dollar pumped hydro plant near Gympie, sparking community outrage, has been revealed.
Watch: Gun on lap, teens brag in Bruce Hwy hoon video
Shocking footage of teens speeding and revving in Bruce Highway traffic can be revealed. SEE THE VIDEO
Woman in 20s fighting for life after hwy crash
A woman has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a crash involving six people including an infant on the Leichhardt Highway.
‘Significant uncertainty’: Mapping the impact of weekend deluge on SEQ
Large parts of South East Queensland are currently under flood watch with a new map highlighting just how widespread the rainfall has been.
Massive clean-up after suburban ‘tornado’ cuts power, downs trees
The clean-up will continue today after homes and cars were damaged and power cut to thousands after a freak storm hit Brisbane’s east.
‘Blatant lie’: Homeless woman, sausage dog and squatting drama spark outrage
Misinformation on social media surrounding a homeless woman and her muzzled dachshund have helped ignite community concerns over safety and hygiene near the Bundaberg Hospital.
65+ photos: All the fun of the Australian Scout Jamboree
Almost 10,000 Scouts and volunteers have descended on Maryborough to celebrate their Australian Jamboree. Check out the gallery and videos:
‘Like a mini-cyclone’: Thousands in blackout as ‘insane’ storms rip across region
Thousands of homes were left without power overnight – and some remain without power today – after intense storm cells left a trail of carnage again on Thursday afternoon, bringing down thousands of trees and powerlines. NEW PHOTOS, VIDEO
Youngster and his pup ready to strut their stuff on national stage
A Kingaroy teenager will be the youngest ever competitor on a popular national television show alongside his beautiful dog, Chief.
Man flown to hospital after mustering accident
A man has suffered chest injuries after being thrown from a horse while mustering cattle on a North Burnett property.
WATCH: Drugs, firearms, $45k seized in police raids
Four people have been charged with drug offences after police executed a series of raids across the Fraser Coast. SEE THE VIDEO
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