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Tougher Queensland laws on antisemitism and terrorism to be introduced

Tougher laws - to be introduced in Parliament this week - will deliver a suite of changes focused on antisemitism, terrorist symbols and phrases,...

Letters to the Editor

Democracy to the letter Recently, a story about General Motors boss Mary Barra stopped me in my tracks. She runs a $75‑billion global corporation, yet replies...

Delivering Destination 2045: funding awarded for Childers Festival

The State Government is delivering for Queensland’s tourism industry by locking in funding for 40 Queensland events, including the Childers Festival, as part of...

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Sport

Hamilton named in Australian Test side

Bundaberg cricket export Lucy Hamilton has earned her maiden Test call-up. The 19-year-old all-rounder was named in the 14-player squad for the one-off Test against...

Burnett champions once again

The South Burnett Boars men's cricket team have won the Goodchild Shield grand final for the second year in a row, defeating Bundaberg 201-104...

Nines is fine for All-Abilities

The League-Ability Bundaberg program formed after an opportunity at the Corey Parker Nines was taken with both hands. Now, after developing their skills through training...

Centuries highlight lower grades

Plenty of runs were on offer across Division 2 and Division 3 of the Bundaberg Cricket competition over the weekend, with several matches having...

Region Golf Report

BARGARA GOLF CLUB BARGARA MEN Thursday 29 January Competition: Stableford Players: 139 Winners A Grade: Alan Forster 36pts B Grade: Bob Nicholls 38pts C Grade: Raymond Sparks 40pts Rundown: Michael Webley 39pts, Don...

Moore Park welcomes rivals for Wide Bay Capricorn Junior Branch Championships

Tannum Sands proved the top club in last weekend's Wide Bay Capricorn Junior Branch Championships at Moore Park Surf Life Saving Club. Moore Park hosted...

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Entertainment

Return of Sacred Earth

After last year’s sell-out concert and such a warm welcome from Bundaberg audiences, Sacred Earth Music are returning to the region on Saturday 14...

Community Events Billboard

JANUARY Friday 30 January Orange Sky Laundry – Women Only Space Held from 10am to midday at Angel’s Mini Mart at 66 Targo Street, Bundaberg...

Community Events Billboard

JANUARY Friday 23 January Orange Sky Laundry – Women Only Space Held from 10am to midday at Angel’s Mini Mart at 66 Targo Street, Bundaberg...

Drum Tao ready to amaze Australia

The time has finally come for DRUM TAO the worldwide wadaiko entertainment group to start its engine and live up to its full potential,...

Bundy couple win $115K in Keno

A Bundaberg couple couldn’t believe their eyes when the final number needed for a $115,000 win appeared in their Keno draw at the very...

Time to bring out the blues with 3 Peace

The ‘New’ Globe Hotel in Perry Street North Bundaberg has already started January with a bang with an extensive entertainment list. It is set to...

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Rotary showcases importance of peace

The Rotary Peace Scholar program is one of Rotary International’s flagship initiatives aimed at fostering global peace and conflict resolution. Established in 2002, the...

Tops in wedding industry

The Australian Wedding Awards have continued for another year to have a list of winners or placement in the top 20 for the Wide...

The power of connection

One of the most powerful things being a member of the chamber brings is connections. This might be connections with other businesses, individuals, charities, politicians,...

Building school readiness

IMPACT Community Services is bolstering its school readiness supports at The Nest, Bundaberg’s child and family hub, as young people settle into a new...

Winner announced for Liz Alexander Bursary for Leadership in AgTech and Innovation

Britta Marsh, an AgTech consultant, ecosystem builder, program designer and early-stage investment associate, has received a boost to her AgTech career by successfully securing...

LNP health crisis

The LNP’s plan to build half a hospital by 2032 exposed itself again this week as being a disastrous decision to leave our community...

1770 dive instructor course for women launches

In a landmark moment for Australia’s dive and tourism industries, the Southern Great Barrier Reef will host the nation's first-ever SDI (Scuba Diving International)...

IMPACT embraces new hospitality trainer

IMPACT Community Services is thrilled to welcome Tania Willett as the new nospitality trainer and assessor for the Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622). With...

Bulldogs head to Las Vegas with some Kalki Moon support

When round one of the 2026 NRL season begins in the bright lights of Las Vegas and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs face their fierce rivals...

So many memories etched in history

Bundaberg District Residents Remember the Early Days, extracted from the book Summer Memories Through Winter Eyes written by Betty Bull, Fiona Drews and Margaret...