One of region’s deadliest roads to get $540k upgrade
Work has begun on a $540,000 upgrade of Goodwood Rd near Elliott which is expected to take three weeks to complete.
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Where is Bundaberg’s best takeaway restaurant of 2024?
From Indian, Chinese and Japanese dishes to Vietnamese, Korean and Thai, Bundaberg has so many dishes to choose from for an easy dinner. Vote now from a list of more than 30 businesses.
‘Never seen one that big so close’: Huge shark cruises Qld beach
Stunning and rare footage has been captured this week of a large shark cruising a popular Qld beach. Watch the video:
New details in case of beautiful teen who beat the odds
A 19-year-old Queenslander alive despite a catastrophic brain bleed is now fighting to get back home. Her family say they are lucky to still have their ‘strong girl’, as doctors try to find out why it happened.
WATCH: Bruce Hwy cut as flames engulf truck
Part of the Bruce Highway was cut overnight after a flatbed truck went up in flames. SEE THE VIDEO
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:
Lithium battery explodes, starts inferno that destroys $65k van
Video has captured the fierce blaze that erupted when a battery exploded under a caravan mattress, destroying the van and damaging another van nearby worth $100,000. Watch the video:
Man to remain in custody after allegedly running riot
A man will remain in custody after he was slapped with 20 charges after he allegedly crashed a car through the front of a Sunshine Coast home before he boarded a vessel during a tense standoff with specialist police.
Triple-fatal bus horror could have been prevented – here’s how
If the Bruce Highway is Queensland’s worst major road, the site of a horror bus crash is one of the worst of the worst. But it didn’t need to happen.
Woman’s close call as 4WD slams into tree
Emergency crews rushed to the scene of the crash, which happened on a regional road behind a popular Bundaberg tourist spot.
Named: Qld towns and cities that are Australia’s greenest suburbs
The Clean Energy Council has revealed the Australian suburbs with the highest number of solar installations and the surprising Qld towns that are ‘out-greening’ everyone else.
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending June 30
See the latest auction and sales results in Bundaberg for last week.
‘Goat track’: Horror highway blasted after bus triple fatal
A horror bus crash that claimed three lives on Sunday has sparked renewed calls for more to be done to fix the deadly Bruce Highway.
Humpback highway toll: Whale calves wash up on K’gari
Two humpback whale calves were found dead washed up on K’gari at the weekend, as migration season was in full swing.
WATCH: Public to get first chance to walk on Bypass before opening
Spectacular new drone footage of the final section of the Cooroy to Curra Bruce Hwy Bypass has been released as the public is invited to be part of a milestone moment for the almost finished $1billion project. WATCH THE VIDEO
Health services partner up to boost Wide Bay hospital beds by 46
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service has partnered with three private hospitals in the region to make more hospital beds available.
Man and woman aged in their 20s hospitalised after head-on
A serious crash east of Bundaberg left a young woman with chest and neck injuries, and a young man with back injuries on Thursday afternoon.
Youth charged with murder and arson after deadly ‘donga’ fire
There has been a shock development in the investigation of the death of a 50-year-old Fraser Coast man in a fire two years ago, with a Rockhampton teen arrested and charged. Read the full details:
Energex and Ergon open applications for 185 new apprentices
Apprenticeships are being offered in 61 towns and cities across Qld in five trade disciplines: distribution linesperson, electrotechnology electrician, communication technician, transmission linesperson and mechanical fitter. Here is how to apply:
‘Not a sport’: Inside the lives of Qld’s top pig hunters
They are fearless, don’t mind flies and prickles, follow their trusty dogs to targets and know how to spot a croc. Love them or hate them, meet the men and women pig hunters of Queensland.
‘Completely untrue’: Deputy Premier denies gov cut Callide maintenance
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni and the Deputy Premier have accused former CS Energy bosses of lying, as Cameron Dick denies the government instructed maintenance be cut at Callide.
Sporting power couples: Loved up players of the NRL
For these footy stars looking for a life partner doesn’t have to go ‘off the field’ – take a look at the most loved up pairings of the NRL and NRLW ‘sporting’ partners involved in the league.
Six hurt after crash on notorious stretch of Bruce Hwy
Six people have been injured, including four taken to hospital, after a car and two trucks collided on the Bruce Hwy north of Gin Gin.
Pig hunter pinned under ute for 7 hours before friends rescued him
A young pig hunter had to be flown to hospital after he became pinned under his ute when he swerved to dodge a pig standing in the middle of the road. He waited hours before he was found by friends.
Major cuts rumoured for Anglo’s coal workforce
Multiple sources within the company have been discussing heavy cuts to its coal mining workforce, in advance of its divestment from coal in Queensland. See how Anglo responded.
118-year-old record broken as winter deluge drenches Qld
Parts of Queensland have been hit with record-breaking rain, with falls of up to 115mm recorded, and the weather bureau is predicting even more to come for the state.
State election heats up as experienced campaigner enters the race
The seat of Bundaberg will be very much ‘in play’ at this year’s state election, and anti-coal mine campaigner and Moore Park Beach resident Alan Corbett has announced he will contest the Bundaberg seat as an Independent in October.
Who is Queensland’s Mightiest Miner of 2024
The hunt for Qld’s mightiest miner is on with more than 80 nominees from across the state vying for the title. (Vote now)
Vote now for Qld’s Mightiest Miner of 2024
The hunt for the state’s mightiest miner has begun with more than 80 fit, fabulous and hard working men and women vying for the title. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Why state won’t share location of 15 Qld ‘land transfer’ claims
Aboriginal corporations have moved to claim freehold ownership of public land in 15 townships across Queensland – but the state government won’t say where.
‘My best friend for 31 years’: Mum mourned after driveway shooting death
The devastated childhood and best friends of Queensland shooting victim Natalie Frahm have expressed their shock and grief at the sudden loss of their “naturally beautiful” friend. SPECIAL TRIBUTE
‘Them and us’: K’gari freehold ownership bid fuels pure anger
Readers have reacted angrily at the bid for freehold ownership of most of the two main townships on K’gari by traditional owners, saying it’s “short sighted, divisive and ill-conceived” among many other things. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
‘Fire still burns in each of us’: 20 years of powering Daniel Morcombe’s legacy
The world has changed dramatically for our children since Daniel Morcombe vanished on his way to buy Christmas presents more than 20 years ago. The threat to our kids has become even more sophisticated, more disturbing.
‘Loud thud’: How rescue chopper doctor saved boy’s brain – and life
The day Richard Parker found Eli Jarick motionless and not breathing, he did not fully know the extent of his injuries, but he did know he needed to put him in a coma and get him to Brisbane urgently. Watch the powerful video:
‘No plan’: Patients languish in EDs as waiting times top 14 hours
Queenslanders are still enduring lengthy delays in state hospital emergency departments, with some waiting times topping 14 hours.
Off-duty paramedic, helicopter crew save man after shocking ute rollover
An off-duty paramedic and rescue helicopter crew have helped save a man who was in a horror ute rollover which left his crumpled vehicle about 30 metres into the scrub after it crashed into trees. PHOTOS
Revealed: Bundaberg’s richest and poorest schools
Bundaberg’s richest school has raked in more than $154 million in five years with the total income per student sitting at $22,420 in 2022, the most recent school funding statistics reveal. Read our full breakdown of the region’s richest and poorest school:
Named: Richest and poorest schools of the North Burnett
North Burnett’s richest school has raked in more than $26.7 million in five years with the total income per student sitting at $23,614 in 2022, the most recent school funding statistics reveal.
Bundaberg sale and auction results, week ending June 23
There were 24 properties sold in Bundaberg last week, with 47 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Ground zero: Qld towns ready to swap coal power stations for nukes
Six in 10 Australians say they support nuclear energy as a part of the nation’s energy mix, in a boost for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s ambitious plan to build seven power plants by 2050.
Fixing busted Bruce Hwy Qlders’ No.1 priority for state election
Queensland motorists have voted on what they believe is the No.1 problem affecting the state, putting it above population growth and the soaring cost of fuel, according to an RACQ survey.
Teen among three injured in early morning crash
Three people, including a teenage boy, have been injured in a two-car crash in the Bundaberg region overnight.
30+ crimes: How fraudster and thief came undone after month-long spree
A relentless crime spree impacting multiple businesses, individuals and suburbs across the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg was brought undone by a simple thing this criminal did not factor in.
Deals galore as wonder winter tourism bonanza to ease Qld chill
Almost a quarter of Australians will take a Queensland winter wonderland holiday in coming weeks, in a multibillion-dollar windfall for the state’s tourism industry, with savings of up to $1000 on offer. SEE THE DEALS
Children charged after $250k Porsche stolen in Kalkie break-in
A businessman’s Porsche GTS has been found damaged in Brisbane and a group of 16-year-olds arrested and charged after a chilling break-in at a residential home resulted in the theft of two cars.
133 Bruce Hwy deaths and counting for 2024, 13 in Wide Bay Burnett
Operation Whiskey Annex, a focused three-month patrol on the Bruce Hwy, resulted in nearly 700 infringement notices. As it concludes, Operation Cold Snap begins on Saturday.
Taste festival returns with new events planned
The Taste Bundaberg Festival is back in August, with 10 days of fresh produce, celebrity chefs, markets, masterclasses, and unique dining experiences. Highlights include a gala dinner with Colin Fassnidge and new events like A Night on the Greens and Sunset Feast.
‘Legend of the sea’: Tributes to veteran principal after yachting tragedy
A passionate sailor and long-serving principal, whose legacy lives on in schools and the hearts of his devastated loved ones, is being remembered after he died in a yachting tragedy off Queensland’s coast.
READER’S CHOICE: 25 more acts that make you rude
Readers have voted on the top inconsiderate acts to make anyone a certified jerk. See the additional 25 things that make you undeniably rude. SEE THE LIST
State divide: Breaking down South Qld Aussie rules rep squad
South Queensland has called upon its region’s best Aussie rules footballers for two mouth-watering representative matches against North Queensland this weekend. See the full mens and womens squad breakdowns.
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