Man pulled from pool in near-drowning
A man has been hospitalised after he was pulled from a pool in Bundaberg on Saturday night.
Opinion
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.
How Wide Bay’s most influential will vote on the Voice
The Wide Bay and Burnett’s most influential people of 2023 were canvassed for their take on the Voice, how they plan to vote and why. Some were happy to share:
Single, employed, homeless: Young professionals’ regional crisis
Young professionals have become a means to an end to pay off other people’s mortgages and fund high interest rates, and things are worst in the regions where young people are often starting their careers and sometimes forced to couch surf.
Vote now to name Bundaberg’s best beautician | 2023
Whether they make your eyebrows on point or give the most soothing massages, we are on the hunt for Bundaberg’s best beautician of 2023. Vote in our poll:
PM: A win for Yes can be a win for us all
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reveals why it will be important for Australians to vote Yes in the upcoming Voice referendum.
We must all be treated the same: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton reveals why it will be important for Australians to vote No in the upcoming Voice referendum.
Ghost town threat as Outback homes not worth renovating
Thousands of old homes are in decline in small towns, where potential owners cannot justify renovation costs, writes Robbie Katter.
‘Why I oppose the Voice as an Aboriginal woman’
No campaigner Senator Jacinta Price has explained why she is voting No in the referendum as an Aboriginal woman.
Why you should vote Yes in ‘defining decision’
With just weeks to go before the Voice referendum, one of the architects behind the Yes campaign, explains why you should vote Yes.
VOTE NOW: Bundaberg’s best personal trainer | 2023
Bundaberg’s fitness scene is heating up! After Raw Awakening’s gym win last month, it’s time to pick the best personal trainer of 2023. Vote now:
‘Where r u?’: Just pick up the phone now
Like millions of parents across Australia who find it impossible to communicate with teens, Julie Cross writes that she knows the no-response phenomenon is not just her son ignoring her.
‘Arrogance, deceit and hubris’: Rage over brazen Qld tactic
The Queensland Parliament is coming perilously close to limiting free speech – and it could come with far-reaching ramifications. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Why Trump may not avoid jail this time
The latest criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump are the most serious yet for two reasons. See why.
The law is catching up with Trump
After entering a plea to election interference charges, there was none of the showmanship that has defined Donald Trump’s political career. He looked upset, angry and every bit his age.
Trump desperate in the face of indictment
Donald Trump is facing four criminal charges over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election result. Yet he still claims he is the victim of a persecution “reminiscent of Nazi Germany”.
Vote now: Bundaberg’s top childcare educator of 2023
The search is on for the Bundaberg region’s favourite childcare educator. Vote now out of 30 finalists, as nominated by readers.
Top 5: Bundaberg’s five most popular gyms revealed
With hundreds of votes, almost half of which were in the last two days of the poll, Bundaberg’s best gym won by a landslide, but the other four that made it into the top five each have a story to tell.
Ex-cage fighter’s low-cost gym voted as Bundaberg’s favourite
The former cage fighting owner of a Bundaberg gym designed to be affordable and accessible has revealed what makes Raw Awakening different after being voted as the region’s best gym.
NASA needs to take a look at council’s information black hole
The dearth of information coming out of Bundaberg council about its $75million showpiece pool raises questions as to whether the organisation might be sitting on the remains of a collapsed star.
Vote now: Which is Bundaberg’s best gym
Get ready to flex your vote, now that Bundaberg’s ultimate gym showdown is here, with 15 standout businesses making the finals. Vote in our poll and help name Bundaberg’s Best Gym:
‘Disgraceful’: Qld gender law change sparks war of words
It’s the decision that has sparked a furious backlash – transgender and gender-diverse Queenslanders can make a change to their birth certificates. WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY
Vote Now: Who makes Bundaberg’s best coffee?
More than 150 comments came pouring in as readers nominated their favourite local coffee. Cast your vote for the winner in our poll.
Community split on Best of Bundaberg hairdresser crown
A week of frenzied voting has delivered a surprise result in the search for the region’s best hairdresser with not one, but two ladies taking out the top spot.
‘Secrecy, inaction’: Flood protection in spotlight ahead of state budget
Labor MP Tom Smith and LNP MP Stephen Bennett have criticised each other over delays in properly protecting the homes, businesses and people of Bundaberg against another catastrophic flood.
Why Charles, Camilla can’t escape Diana during Coronation
More than 25 years on from her tragic death, there are moments when Princess Diana still feels very present — the crowning of King Charles and Camilla is one of them.
‘Charles isn’t as popular as his mother was’
Perhaps the King should have delayed his crowning to give him time to win over sceptics, says Peter Stefanovic.
No surprise Qld youth crime has reached this latest dark point
Our social fabric is under siege, with youth crime accounting for more than 50 per cent of break and enters, robberies and car thefts. But the path to the current situation began many years ago, writes criminologist Terry Goldsworthy.
Defence threat Australia can’t afford to ignore
We have traded on our geography as our natural defence for decades but technology shows this is no longer viable to protect ourselves from foreign enemies, argues Charles Miranda.
The massive bill Aussies shouldn’t have to pay
Australians are spending millions of their own money on therapies that aren’t on the PBS. How does this happen in a rich country like Australia?
Trump’s trial may be his final downfall
Donald Trump will inevitably behave as he always has in an effort to win in the court of public opinion. But in court itself, he can no longer ignore the law without consequences, says Tom Minear.
‘How the hell is this right?’: Crying 5yo turned away
My son desperately needed to see a doctor. We were turned away from three in less than an hour. How is this acceptable, argues Lillian Saleh.
A mugshot and fingerprints: What’s next for Trump
The news that Donald Trump will face charges over hush money paid to a porn actress puts the US in unprecedented territory. See what happens next.
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