Stop the filth, fear and the sickos
In a week where we learnt terror groups are radicalising autistic kids in Australia, why is it up to a billionaire to take up the fight with social media, Julie Cross argues.
Opinion
Meta don’t negotiate, they dictate. Parliament must act
Australia cannot surrender on laws to hold social media giants accountable, News Corp Australia executive chairman Michael Miller has told a parliamentary committee.
Penbo: Bloody-minded Labor says no thanks to logic
Nothing in what Federal Labor says about nuclear power has anything to do with science, writes David Penberthy.
Maiden: Unpopular fact haunts Coalition’s nuclear U-turn
It was just three years ago that Scott Morrison was promising AUKUS would not open the door to civilian nuclear technology, writes Samantha Maiden.
Hunter Biden’s mysterious move in gun case
Hunter Biden’s lawyers filed a motion for a new trial following his conviction in a gun case. But what they did next has left onlookers baffled.
Penbo: You’re so vain you probably think this gong is about you
If politicians like Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan had any respect for Australia’s King’s Birthday honours, they’d give theirs back, writes David Penberthy.
Maiden: Albo and Dutton replay Australia’s climate Psycho scene
Does anyone feel like we have seen this election movie before? Over and over and over again, writes Samantha Maiden.
Hail the high-rise: Why going up, not out is crucial for future of Qld city
Too many are holding on to a Hervey Bay that no longer exists with no regard for the consequences of toxic NIMBYism in a city where the wrong kind of growth already risks ruining paradise, writes Jessica Grewal.
Dear Australia: Bill Shorten’s ‘new’ speechwriter revealed
Bill Shorten’s had a tough week, with criticism over how much his speechwriter is paid. Julie Cross imagines what a cheaper (perhaps less professional speechwriter) might produce.
Bond: Selfish AFL clubs leave the NRL with its biggest hit
The AFL is clearly not shy about stealing good ideas from rugby league, so when is it going to toughen up and take back Origin, writes Caleb Bond.
Maiden: Albo’s plotting something but he needs an alibi
The Prime Minister is serene in public, but there are goings on behind the scenes, writes Samantha Maiden.
Bond: The Aussies Tingle really hits with ‘racist’ spray
When the ABC star says Australia is a racist country she doesn’t mean her friends or viewers of 7.30, writes Caleb Bond.
Penbo: Immigration Dept’s culture problem has been exposed
The jaw-dropping revelations of this week about the genuine scumbags granted citizenship confirms my long-held suspicion, writes David Penberthy.
Maiden: Albo looks weak while Giles hangs on
Ultimate responsibility for the detainee debacle lies with the man who appointed the besieged immigration minister in the first place, writes Samantha Maiden.
Proof of Voice vote lie laid bare in one image
When the No campaign told Australia that a Yes vote would “divide” us, they failed to mention this part, writes Douglas Smith.
Aged care rort on items that are cheaper at Bunnings
Older Australians are being dudded out of their home care funds which could be better spent so they have more to survive on, argues Julie Cross.
Maiden: Still time to stop ‘sinister’ experiment on our kids
The billionaire men who unleashed social media on the world don’t let their kids use it, so why should we, writes Samantha Maiden.
Biggest possible threat in horror flight scenario
I’m a captain who has flown this route in B777’s hundreds of times and know what can go wrong, writes aviator Byron Bailey.
Plan your wedding: Vote for Bundaberg’s best venue, florist, photographer
With wedding season just a cold winter away, we are looking for the region’s favourite venue, florist and photographer. Vote for your favourite.
Why it’s time to leave behind the name Fraser Island
The origins of the name Fraser Island is reason enough to fully embrace the change to its traditional Indigenous name, K’gari, Carlie Walker writes.
‘Never raise your voice’: Kids’ touching notes to Yr 5 teacher
Harry Smith is that teacher your kids won’t forget. He has made such an impact at Mango Hill State School, that everyone can’t stop singing his praises.
Penbo: Australia is waking up to the work-from-home con
There is a deep-seated ambivalence and in some quarters open hostility to business in this country, writes David Penberthy.
Bond: Thanks for nothing, Dr Chalmers
There are about one trillion reasons this will actually prove to be a budget for the ages, writes Caleb Bond.
Penbo: Aussies’ real take on brutal Bali justice might surprise us
Two major cases this week lead me to wonder if our country could learn some lessons from Indonesia, writes David Penberthy.
Goers: ScoMo’s sins washed away in Scotty’s pitch to US market
Scott Morrison knows God loves him and has direct quotes to prove it in his new book, writes Peter Goers.
‘RIP my brother’: Devastated loved ones pay tribute to crash victim
A beloved Bundaberg father and husband has been identified as the young man who died on Tuesday when his motorcycle and a car collided at a busy regional intersection.
180+ pups: Vote for Bundaberg’s cutest puppy of 2024
From Dachshunds to Labradors, Bundaberg’s pups are just too cute to resist. Help search for the region’s cutest of 2024. Look through our gallery and vote.
180+ of Bundaberg’s cutest puppies | 2024
From Dachshunds to Labradors, Bundaberg’s pups are just too cute to resist. Help search for the region’s cutest of 2024. Look through our gallery and vote. (Vote here)
QLD’s top five cutest babies crowned
A true blue Aussie boy has stolen hearts across the state to be crowned Queensland’s cutest baby of 2023. Find out who made the top five, from rainbow babies to first borns.
Albanese’s initiative ‘brought tears to their eyes’
We are hearing first-hand from parents, schools, charities and community organisations about the benefits of the School Student Broadband Initiative, writes Michelle Rowland.
‘Elderly man’: A day for Biden to forget
As Joe Biden trips over his words and his feet, voters wonder if he is too old to be the President. A scathing new assessment of his memory certainly won’t help.
Man pulled from pool in near-drowning
A man has been hospitalised after he was pulled from a pool in Bundaberg on Saturday night.
20+ pubs: Where is Bundaberg’s best pub of 2024
In the quintessential Aussie fashion, we are searching for the region’s best pub, fostering community spirit with cold drinks, hot meals and vibrant music. With 28 Bundaberg pubs in the running, it’s up to you now to decide who is best. VOTE NOW
‘Complete mess’: Stuff-ups, apologies and one dam debacle
Peter Beattie has apologised for significant failures in the construction of Paradise Dam – drawing mixed views from many across the state. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Grade the Bundaberg Regional Council’s 2023 performance
The Bundaberg Regional Council was the centre of celebration and debate in 2023, from the decision to not raise rates in a ‘cost of living’ budget applauded by ratepayers to the lack of transparency over major multi million dollar projects questioned by others. Take a moment to have your say on the councils 2023 performance.
160+ photos: Christmas trees, Santa photos gallery from across Regional Queensland
With only a few more sleeps until Christmas, we have asked regions across Queensland to spread the festive cheer and send us their Christmas trees, and Santa photos. Check out the galleries:
60+ Santa photos from across Regional Queensland
Whether it’s from this year, a decade or even 5o years ago, we have asked regional Queenslanders from Mackay, Rockhampton and the Wide Bay to show their funniest, most iconic and truly jolly pictures with Santa.
‘No, f–k off’: Influencer takes to streets of Australia’s rudest town
A self proclaimed public figure and videographer with almost 10 million social media followers has taken to the streets of Bundaberg to confirm if it really is the rudest town in Australia and the results are hilarious. Watch the video.
Ball tampering scandal a disgrace, but not how you think
In the wake of Mitchell Johnson’s swipe at Australian test opener David Warner, it’s time to revisit the ball tampering scandal and the toxic behaviour aimed at Warner’s wife that led to that decision.
100+ cakes: 26 of Bundaberg’s talented cake decorators
From passionate home bakers to professional artists and everything in between, the search is on for the region’s best cake decorator. With more than 100 cakes, and 26 finalists, look through our gallery and vote now. (Click here to vote)
Vote now: Bundaberg’s most talented cake decorators
From passionate home bakers to professional artists and everything in between, the search is on for the region’s best cake decorator. With more than 100 cakes, and 26 finalists, look through our gallery and vote.
Why China’s navy is most unprofessional in world
Despite China’s belief that it can control all the seas, the belligerence and poor seamanship of its navy risks sparking an accident or conflict.
Albo’s photo op that is tone deaf
For Anthony Albanese, an unscripted moment was particularly awkward given the mounting criticism of his travel schedule – 18 overseas trips in 18 months.
80+ babies: Vote now for Bundaberg’s cutest baby of 2023
With their infectious laughter, cheeky grins and big beautiful eyes, Bundaberg’s babies are sure to melt hearts. We are searching for the region’s cutest. Look through the gallery and vote.
80+ babies: Who is Bundaberg’s cutest baby of 2023
With their infectious laughter, cheeky grins and big beautiful eyes, Bundaberg’s babies are sure to melt hearts. Help search for the region’s cutest born in 2023. Look through our gallery and vote. (Click to vote here)
The mystery of Albo’s doctored White House transcript
It was Anthony Albanese’s rare moment on the world stage. So why did his office try to hide part of it? Tom Minear argues it’s part of a depressing trend.
Why Melissa Leong’s MasterChef exit is a smart move
Ten’s decision to go with a new look MasterChef line up was the right call, says TV writer Lisa Woolford.
Vote Now: Who is Bundaberg’s best sports coach | 2023
The search for Bundaberg’s best sports coach has begun. Vote now from the list of 30 finalists, as nominated by readers.
‘I’m not convinced on The Voice, but something must change’
Opponents questioned the focus on The Voice when this was a crisis. I’m not convinced either way. But it might help trigger needed change, argues Matt Cunningham.
How fallen US House Speaker authored his own demise
Unlike in Australia, the coup capital of the democratic world, rolling leaders is not the done thing in Washington DC – until now. This is how it happened and why.
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