Why Aussie island is no swim paradise
K’gari may be the largest sand island and one of the most beautiful places in the world, but recent shark catches may have some visitors thinking twice about taking a dip. SEE THE PHOTOS
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Teenage boy killed after crashing into tree
A teenage boy has been killed after a single-vehicle crash near Maryborough.
‘I’ll kill you both’: Neighbours stabbed amid man’s tobacco tirade
A Queensland man who made threats with a mock gun later stabbed two of his neighbours during a dispute over tobacco.
Seabiscuit, refreshed attractions: Popular water park to reopen after major work
With new attractions and a major upgrade, Hervey Bay’s WetSide water park is set to reopen in time for the warmer months.
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Investigations continue after e-bike rider seriously injured in hit and run
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Outspoken opponent of 21-storey tower to run for council
Two new candidates have put their hands up to run for the Fraser Coast council this year, including one who is a strong opponent of a proposed 21-storey development in Hervey Bay.
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.
REPLAYS: Traditional powerhouse’s golden finish to schools champs
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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.
Crews rush to scene of New Year’s Eve kitchen fire
Three crews have rushed to the scene of a kitchen fire at Hervey Bay on New Year’s Eve.
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.
‘Poor buggers’: Cows killed by lightning as confronting clean up begins
Cattle have been discovered dead, an island road has been “washed away” and homes and businesses in parts of the Wide Bay face a big clean up after Saturday’s wild storms. *Distressing content
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.
Tragedy to triumph: Biggest Wide Bay-Burnett stories of 2023
From tragic road fatalities that impacted countless lives to ordinary people who did extraordinary things, here are the stories that broke our hearts and inspired in 2023.
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