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.
Community
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.
$175m levee plan open for feedback, but key funding questions remain
Plans to build a $175 million flood levee in the heart of Bundaberg continue to be an election battleground despite no clear answer on a major spanner thrown in the works by the region’s council.
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Splitters braces for major expansion as $2m road upgrade still under cloud
The expansion of Splitters Farm has been given the green light with discussions continuing on the finer details of a major road upgrade estimated to cost more than $2m.
Everything you need to know about the Taste Festival
The 2024 Bundaberg Taste Festival is well underway and there are almost endless options to get amongst it. From free markets to elegant dining experiences, there’s something for everyone.
‘Went out like a hero’: Despair as family farewells Aussie soldier killed in hellish conflict
A Queensland family has been left ‘with no words’ to describe how much they will miss a young soldier who was killed fighting in the Ukraine.
35+ vibrant faces from Oceanfest Bundaberg
The celebration of wild-caught seafood truly demonstrated the community’s pride in its seafood and tourism industries. SEE THE PHOTOS
‘Prices are a bit wild’: Dog rego costs frustrates owners
Dog owners have expressed their angst over dog registration as the council increases its fee, and other costs to look after their four-legged family members.
Power out in several towns after burns destroy poles
Recent hazard reduction burns have caused significant power outages in towns with crews scrambling to replace damaged poles.
Bruce Hwy fire: Delays expected after bread truck bursts into flames
Delays are expected on the Bruce Highway north of Gympie as crews work to retrieve a bread truck trailer which caught fire near a school early Saturday.
New Lumberjack Grill opens in Bundaberg
After two successful years on the road and a stint in New South Wales, a Bundaberg family-owned business is setting up permanent roots.
Nearly $10m invested to boost local social housing
Bundaberg will get a major boost in social housing with the imminent start of construction on a new $9.96 million project. This development will deliver 16 new homes, contributing to the state government’s target of 53,500 social homes by 2046.
Bubbly, kind woman behind iconic Aussie drink dies aged 82
A pioneering Queensland businesswoman is being remembered for her passion and kindness along with the instrumental role she played in the success of a legendary ginger beer.
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