Flood chaos looms as towns brace for more heavy rain
Sandbag stations are open, roads are closed, and supermarket shelves are bare as the region prepares for more severe weather
Community
$2 billion beach town mega development back in the spotlight
A decade-old plan for a 3000-home community near Bundaberg is back on the cards with public meetings set to be held. VOTE IN OUR POLL.
Councillor jobs on the chopping block in divisional shake-up
With the possibility of council divisions being reduced from 10 to eight, we want to hear from you. Do you think your divisional councillor has done a good job so far?
‘End it now’: Protests erupt on controversial coal mine push
The state government remains tight-lipped on a controversial plan to explore the possibility of a new coal mine in the Wide Bay region.
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New Year’s Eve fireworks return for 2025
After a six-year hiatus, Bundaberg’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are back in 2025, with a community-led celebration at Lions Park.
Council tackles housing crisis with major planning scheme shake-up
Bundaberg Regional Council is set to amend its planning scheme in response to ongoing housing affordability challenges.
Dad’s powerful declaration after shock diagnosis
A Bundaberg father and businessman isn’t worried so much about himself as he faces the biggest battle of his life, he’s far more concerned about his three-year-old daughter.
Mayor’s shock reversal puts $174m flood levee plan under new cloud
Bundaberg’s mayor has taken a bold stand against a proposed Bundaberg East Flood Levee as questions continue to linger over the controversial $174 million proposed project’s future.
Everything to know about Bundaberg’s Christmas fun
The festive season is in full swing with the Bundaberg Regions Christmas Program revealed. Check-out what’s on near you:
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
Free margaritas, new menus: Motel revamps kitchen
An off-highway motel has relaunched its restaurant with a new look and menu, celebrating with free margaritas for a month across its Queensland sites. SEE THE MENU.
Sparks fly over power bill pain in Qld’s most unsafe seat
Power bill relief for businesses and farmers is the latest electoral battleground to emerge at Bundaberg, which Labor holds by the slimmest margin in the state.
Party steps in as pressure on abortion continues to mount
Mounting questions for Bundaberg’s LNP candidate about her abortion stand have prompted a party spokeswoman to speak up as controversy continues to surround the party’s stance on the subject.
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