Rare waterspout spotted by charter boat group off coast of Hervey Bay
A rare waterspout has been spotted by a group in a charter boat in the normally calm waters off Hervey Bay.
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New Year’s surprise as Queenslander celebrates $2.3 million Lotto win
New Year’s celebrations started early for one Hervey Bay man after he won $2.3 million in Saturday’s Gold Lotto draw.
Women suffer spinal injuries in New Year’s Eve rollover on K’gari
Two women have been flown off K’gari with spinal injuries after a shocking vehicle rollover at the northern tip of the island on New Year’s Eve.
Full guide: Where to watch NYE fireworks across Wide Bay Burnett
New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to light up the night sky on Sunday night despite a week of wild weather. See the list of fireworks displays in the South Burnett, Gympie, Rainbow Beach and the Fraser Coast.
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Reconciliation not dead: Elder reveals grassroots efforts to close the gap
Two Butchulla men say their commitment to reconciliation and changing the lives of indigenous people remains unchanged after the Voice to parliament was voted down at the weekend.
‘Love you more than life’: Funeral date set for beloved crash victim
Loved ones will soon gather to mourn a beloved teen crash victim at a funeral in Hervey Bay after he died of his injuries in hospital earlier this month.
Bright bins to tackle deadly fishing trash, help wildlife
The death of a much-loved osprey has led to new measures at the Fraser Coast’s popular fishing spots to encourage fishers to dispose of hooks and tackle properly.
50+ PHOTOS: Rum City rocks out to classic Aussie bands
A crowd of more than 5000 Aussie rock fans descended on Burnett Heads from around the country for a great line-up of local acts at the Lighthouse Rock 2023 Festival.
GALLERY: 50+ Photos from the Bundaberg Lighthouse Rock 2023 Festival
Revellers came to Bundaberg from all parts of the country to see their favourite Aussie rock acts at the Lighthouse Rock 2023 Festival.
Pitt ‘heartened’ by referendum result
After his electorate voted overwhelmingly in opposition to the Voice to Parliament proposal, Nationals MP Keith Pitt has called for Australians to ‘put the country back together’.
Watch: ‘Great flaming liars’ jab as Bundy booth fires up
‘Yes’ and ’no’ campaigners found the wrong woman to target in the Wide Bay as a 78-year-old summed up the frustration of many. VIDEO, UPDATES.
Parents fume over push to close eKindy pods across Queensland
After angry parents raised the alarm a remote kindergarten program would be shut down, the education minister has stepped in.
Developers wanted as prime real estate hits market for mystery price
High density living, a hotel or leading events centre could be on the cards with the search on for buyers keen to develop prime real estate in the heart of Hervey Bay.
Man dragged from lake and winched off island by rescue chopper
A man aged in his 30s was airlifted to hospital on Thursday afternoon after he was dragged from a lake on K’gari.
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