At least one person has been rushed to hospital after his car was hit by lightning in the centre of Bundaberg during last night’s wild storm, with multiple rescues carried out, cars trapped in flood waters and roads still cut. VIDEO, PHOTOS
A recently widowed Qld woman, visiting the grave of her husband, had her car keys “ripped” from her and was pushed to the ground. It wasn’t her drugged up attacker’s only frightening crime.
Premier David Crisafulli insists his government will deliver a new Bundaberg Hospital, but MP Tom Smith has accused him of backtracking, and demanded clarity on the reports that hundreds of beds could be cut from the new facility.
A man has died in a tragic incident on private property in the North Burnett overnight while he trying to hitch a trailer to a truck.
A pay rise offer of 3% a year for the next three years has been rejected by the union representing the Bundaberg Regional Council workforce, triggering talks of industrial action. DETAILS
A motorbike rider has died in a tragedy impacting two Qld towns as road closures remain in place.
Bundaberg’s much touted new public hospital may be scaled back under a review of all health projects being undertaken by the LNP, as fresh claims are made about patient treatment and staff fears at the hospital.
The Qld housing minister and opposition leader were in Bundaberg this week as 1500 local resident remain on the wait list for social housing. VOTE IN OUR POLL ON THIS CRISIS
Soaring mortgage costs have pushed thousands of Queenslanders to the brink of defaulting on their loans. See who is the hardest hit.
A 61-year-old man has died after the large truck he was driving overturned on the Burnett Highway at Grosvenor early Wednesday morning.
High risk sections of the Bruce Hwy north of Gympie to be given priority in the $9bn fix will include special projects at Curra, Bauple, and between Torbanlea and Gin Gin. FULL DETAILS
Primary school students in Cherbourg had a noteworthy visit from some of Queensland’s most talented musicians, who brought along some charming gifts.
A young man mustering cattle in the South Burnett on Monday became trapped under his crashed vehicle and had to be airlifted to hospital.
A 35-year-old Bundaberg man has clung to life since a horror accident left him with severe head injuries. Read the latest and some of the powerful messages of love and support.
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