Grey brigade: Retirees discover beachside suburb as major works continue
Development of a Qld beachside suburb famous for its laid-back lifestyle is well underway and attracting retirees in droves to its tree-lined shores.
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Woman seriously injured by snake bite
A rescue chopper has flown a woman to hospital after she was bitten by a snake while working in thick bushland in the North Burnett.
‘Fostering resilience’: Support, services on offer at historic church site
A neighbourhood centre has officially opened its doors in the South Burnett, bringing essential community services and support programs to the community.
‘Daddy won’t be coming home’: Tributes for beloved dad killed on cane farm
A worker, tragically killed on a Bundaberg Sugar-owned farm, is being remembered as “the most beautiful father to his three children” and a beloved brother and mate. LATEST.
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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.
‘Be alert, not alarmed’: Riverside regions on flood watch
A weekend of predicted wild weather has prompted a warning for possible moderate flooding in parts of regional Queensland.
Best camping spots in the Burnett, amazing locations for all budgets
Whether you are a solo camper or camping with family or friends, there is plenty of choice when planning a camping trip around the North and South Burnett. See some of our favourite spots here.
6000 per year: Why Wide Bay is fastest growing region in Qld
A new government report reveals which Wide Bay cities are recording the highest population growth in Queensland as the region’s appeal to retirees and southerners puts added pressure on the housing crisis. SEE BREAKDOWN.
Locals furious over South Burnett’s drinking water, Deb Frecklington responds
South Burnett residents have expressed outrage at the ongoing state of the regions drinking water. One resident has questions for council, including asking if they would bath a newborn in the discoloured water.
Trees uprooted, Big W caught in power cuts after wild weather
Severe storm cells crossing the Wide Bay have unleashed chaos, knocking down trees, causing flash flooding on several roads and headaches for bargain shoppers. LATEST.
Qld Hydro releases drilling tenders
Qld Hydro have released two geotechnical drilling packages as part of the exploratory works of the multi-billion dollar Borumba pumped hydro dam.
‘They want it to look good ’: Homeless moved on weeks before Xmas
After staying for months in a haunt frequently used by refugees from the housing crisis, Bundaberg council has issued homeless people with ‘move on’ notices weeks before Christmas.
Inside the multimillion-dollar projects making Burnett a green powerhouse
More green energy projects have been approved in the South Burnett in the past five years compared to any other point in the region’s history, paving the way for it to become a renewable powerhouse. These are the projects underway.
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