Opinion: Will green push bring about a new career?
Bundaberg Mayor Jack Dempsey has supported an array of ‘green’ initiatives over the past two years. Why?
Bundaberg Mayor Jack Dempsey has supported an array of ‘green’ initiatives over the past two years. Why?
In the battle between democracy and autocracy, America cannot rest on its laurels, argues Tom Minear.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit out at criticism arguing the government “failed” to deliver on key election promises in the budget.
There’s one gigantic snag to Labor’s budget promise to make childcare more affordable – there’s a desperate shortage they can’t avoid, argues Julie Cross.
There is a very clear message in the budget, stay at home and keep your job as the economy takes a dive. Ross Greenwood explains.
A key area is absent from a national plan to end gender-based violence that is essential if it is to succeed, says Full Stop Australia’s CEO.
Thanks to their crazy parents, some kids are called every name in the book, argues Edwina Bartholomew. See the list and have your say.
A survey of Bundaberg residents on the passing of Queen Elizabeth and the ascension of King Charles III left some teary-eyed as they recalled her achievements and their favourite memories. Watch the video, leave your own tribute:
A Bundaberg businessman claims the region is about to get a population boom that could rival Noosa’s influx, and has joined the growing chorus of voices demanding an immediate fix to the heartbreaking housing crisis.
The Bundaberg NewsMail team is growing, with former Bundaberg Showgirl Nicole Strathdee joining our newsroom.
With Aussie IVF clinics charging massive out of pocket expenses, it’s about time we had some transparency.
It appears the Royal Family are as keen to have Australia at the Jubilee celebrations as they are to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Anthony Albanese’s election victory proves you never truly know someone until you’ve elected them prime minister, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Six career women have emerged as the giant killers who swept Scott Morrison from power. The arrival of the teal independents represent a seismic shift in Australia’s political landscape.
Scott Morrison has penned a message to voters, admitting the government is “not perfect”. But he has asked them to choose the Coalition for a stronger future.
Anthony Albanese has written to voters in his final pitch, asking them to use their opportunity at the polls to “vote for something better”.
Pollsters are tipping one wildcard candidate is being massively underestimated as Australians head to the polls.
Anthony Albanese’s call to reveal policy costings so late in the campaign has backfired and there is a reason why.
Joe Hildebrand looks at a literal hotbed of controversy on The Blame Game. Not the federal election, but the sausage sizzle.
The Prime Minister spoke for nearly an hour at his campaign launch – but two words he’s used many times over the past few weeks went unsaid.
You know you’re in trouble when the state of politics is less relevant than The Wiggles, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Back from Covid-19 isolation, the fourth week of the campaign was Anthony Albanese’s for the taking. Here’s what went wrong.
Joe Hildebrand does the unthinkable – having to defend having a ham sandwich in his lunch box.
Scott Morrison says the shock hike in interest rates is not about him. But as Clare Armstrong explains, the ‘quiet Australians’ going to the polls may vote otherwise.
Anthony Albanese fired up the Labor faithful, but Tom Minear explains why the pressure is now on for him to stay mistake free and lead from the front.
Eddie Bartholomew explains why she is confident she’s made the right decision for her body, baby and family to get the Pfizer vaccine.
The Bacon Busters pig hunt is a wildly popular rural event – a school just happens to benefit, writes Tara Miko.
What’s in a name? Apparently a fair bit when it comes to the English language subject and a suggestion to banish the word. Here’s how Bundaberg people reacted.
Australians are sitting on more cash than ever before but it is almost the opposite of an investment. It is going backwards.
Privacy laws need to wake up to hackers or regulators need to get their hands dirty and call out criminal behaviour, writes Kathy Sundstrom
“The way I see it, the Bundaberg East Flood Levee will have a detrimental flow on effect to the Residents and Businesses of North Bundaberg.”
“We, on request, can access any politicians salary in Australia including that of our Prime Minister, yet we are denied our local government’s information.”
“If I was a market investigator my experience would tell me that big changes are what is needed not some wishy, washy, band aid application and with the changes will come success.”
In all likelihood property prices have not peaked. If you’re a buyer trying to get into the market, the same rules as always apply.
We’ve been lucky so far during the pandemic, but make no mistake – we’re vulnerable. It’s okay to be cautious or confused about getting the vaccine – but don’t let social media users scare you off it, talk to an actual expert.
“From what I have read, it appears that the only proposal which offers some real benefit for everyone and everywhere and not just the CBD is the widening and dredging of the river.”
Letters to the editor address state of a struggling industry and readers have their say on Census requirements.
A BRC spokesperson said salaries for the executive staff of all Queensland Councils, including CEOs, were published each year in their annual reports: Here’s what Bundaberg’s gets paid.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has taken the opposite approach to her fellow state premiers when it comes to Covid briefings, writes Joe Hildebrand.
Every Australian who wants to be vaccinated MUST be able to receive their jabs before November 1. After that, the nation must open up – for good.
It’s been a tough few weeks for the English language – just ask Annastacia Palaszczuk and Jeannette Young, writes Mike O’Connor.
Harry Bruce’s cartoon of the day and readers have their say on current events.
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young reveals the state’s biggest Covid-19 battle lies ahead. She has issued this desperate plea.
“I am aware that such a large project would cost many millions of dollars… but imagine the financial benefits to the entire region if it could be shown to one and all that Bundaberg is a floodproof city.”
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a new plea to all Australians, explaining how vaccination will end lockdowns.
Smoking at home may be the final crackdown on the battle against tobacco. We asked locals what they thought, with many in support of the bold idea.
Harry Bruce’s cartoon of the day and readers have their say on climate change, vaccines and the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
“The Olympics will be something special that will principally will reap huge financial benefits to Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast but for the rest of Queensland the results are marginal.”
Figures from across Queensland’s political and business landscape are in full agreement – Brisbane will deliver one of the greatest Games in history. READ THEIR VIEWS HERE
“So that we can make the debate factual please make public the detailed and approved design and construction drawings so as to enable an accurate construction cost and determine ongoing maintenance costs to the ratepayers.”
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