‘Like a goat track’: 130 worst roads of the Wide Bay and Burnett
Gympie, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Kingaroy most unroadworthy roads revealed by RACQ members.
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‘Didn’t stand a chance’: Time to end shocking impact of bad country roads
Vicky McGrath’s family has lived with the devastating consequences of sub-standard rural roads for almost three years. The loss of precious life is the most urgent reason to fix our worst roads, but there are other impacts that can not be ignored as well.
‘Disgusting’ state of roads ‘wasting’ businesses’ money
Badly maintained regional roads can add a big cost to businesses, with the owners of several regional transport companies revealing the shocking hidden impact of the Wide Bay and Burnett’s most poorly maintained stretches. Watch the video:
Downer to build trains in billion-dollar game changer for Maryborough
The State Government has announced Downer as the “preferred supplier” of a $7.1bn train manufacturing project.
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Historical society returns to Kent St home
“Maryborough is a natural heritage city which people constantly come back to. It’s important to keep this heritage alive for the future.”
HERITAGE HOLIDAY: Tourists visit region in record numbers
Travellers from all over have been enjoying what the Fraser Coast has to offer.
BFFs in biz: Friends team up, bring boho accessories to bubs
Living the dream, the loving mums and besties from Bundy and Maryborough have started their own business
How community groups could get funding boost for projects
The funding initiative has benefited the region in the past and is open again for applications
Local seafood to shine with skilled chef’s new dining option
The restaurant is tipped for a March opening.
Future of medicine looks bright with region’s new recruits
Wide Bay has welcomed 37 first-year doctors, 27 of which will be based in Bundaberg Hospital
Milestone moment for iconic shop and its owner
“We’ve been getting quite a few customers coming in and saying hello and congratulations today.”
‘OVERWHELMED’: Hundreds rally to honour little William
More than 200 people registered their car, truck and bike for Ride for William.
New Bay childcare centre to have play-based learning focus
The existing centre in Urangan has been completely refurbished
EXPLAINED: Those mystery ocean blobs with black dot
WONDERING what those small, clear blobs with a distinct black dot found in the thousands in the ocean were on the weekend?
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