‘Hearing the girl scream’: Toddler rushed to hospital following snake bite
A Mundubbera toddler was flown to the Bundaberg Hospital after being bitten by a snake in her backyard.
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Popular supermarket reveals next steps in mould drama
A major grocery company has revealed what it will do next to deal with mould in a Bundaberg grocery store after a former nurse reported the issue to a health and workplace watchdog.
Decade battle ends in $100 fee to unlock gate on popular weir
The once popular McCauley Weir will open to visitors after a decade-long debate on its roads, but there are conditions including paying a $100 key deposit.
‘Perverts spying’: Caravan parks’ gender-neutral toilets cause big stink
Thousands, including a One Nation politician, have backed scrapping the Fraser Coast Regional Council’s construction of gender neutral toilets at popular caravan parks.
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New report lays bare culture of fear among doctors
A new report into the internal culture of Bundaberg Hospital has revealed startling staff’s stark concerns about its handling of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment claims in the workplace.
Cup style on display as Kingaroy celebrates race that stops nation | GALLERY
Kingaroy’s punters were in the Melbourne Cup mood, dressing up for the race that stops the nation to party at the Carrollee and Commercial Hotels.
Acting Premier pays visit to Bundaberg emergency services
Acting Premier Steven Miles has thanked Bundaberg, Burnett emergency services in a classic Queensland manner while speaking on the state’s fire devastation.
Cattle truck rolls, bursts into flames on Isis Hwy
The Isis Hwy near was shut for several hours this morning after a truck carrying cattle rolled and caught on fire.
Man steals rifles from slaughter yard, sparks police chase
A Qld court has heard how a man stole three rifles before driving at dangerous speeds through the township of Monto in a futile attempt to evade police.
Gin Gin residents to ‘stay informed’, Kinkuna and Goodwood return to ‘watch and act’
Kinkuna and Goodwood residents have been advised to ‘watch and act’ and Gin Gin residents to closely monitor updates as a fire moves towards the town. Howard residents have been told to stay indoors.
Prepare to leave warning for Gin Gin as school students relive blaze terror
A terrifying fire that quickly went from being 8km away from a Bundaberg school to within 400m caused an emergency evacuation that has bonded the students with firefighters. But a new firefight is under way in Gin Gin.
Named: Wide Bay’s shocking drink drivers of 2023
This region is losing the war against drink driving, with an alarming 20 per cent rise since January 2021. Here are some of the most shocking incidents of 2023 so far.
Manslaughter charge heard in Bundaberg court
Family and friends waiting for closure following the devastating death of Nicholas ‘Joel’ Wright will have to wait a little longer after the case was mentioned this week.
Shock as deliberately lit ‘fierce firestorm’ destroys homes, burns 1000ha
Homes have been destroyed, six cattle have died and 200 are missing following devastating fires in Bundaberg and Burnett regions. Read the latest.
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