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Man trapped by floodwaters airlifted by LifeFlight

The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight crew today airlifted an injured man after he was trapped by floodwater on a farm near Baffle Creek today (Wednesday 11...

Driving through floodwaters charges

Police have charged a man after he was rescued from floodwaters in Bundaberg North on Wednesday, 11 March. Around 6.45am, emergency services were called to...

Canavan elected as Nationals leader

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has outlined a nationalistic agenda for his regional party and signalled how he intends to fight off a surging...

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Sport

Brothers all set for finals

Brothers tuned up for this weekend’s Rum City Foods Division 1 cricket preliminary final showdown against Easts by defeating the Magpies in the final...

Soccer premiers eye title defences

The 2026 Football Queensland Wide Bay Premier League season kicks off this weekend, with fresh ambitions across the competition and two reigning champions ready...

Isis eyes decider

The last round of Bundaberg Cricket’s lower grades before finals delivered a strong mix of dominant bowling spells, composed run chases and timely individual...

Waves tune up for decider

A challenging season for Norths reached its nadir last weekend. Last season’s grand finalists closed out the Rum City Foods Division 1 cricket campaign with...

Lucy makes Australian senior debut

Bundaberg cricket export Lucy Hamilton made her one-day international debut in Australia's 185-run demolition of India in Hobart last Sunday. The 19-year-old left-arm fast bowler...

Come and try NRL wheelchair

Bundaberg residents are being invited to roll up and try one of the country’s most inclusive forms of rugby league, with a free NRL...

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Entertainment

Suellen Cusack celebrates a timeless icon

Suellen Cusack brings a classic radiance that feels instantly at home on any stage, yet it’s her grounded nature, warmth, and unmistakable voice that...

Excitement for Miss Lee

With a sound that can be described as warm, expressive and versatile, Miss Lee is set to wow audiences at this year’s Ability Dance...

Community Events Board

FEBRUARY Friday 27 February Orange Sky Laundry – Women Only Space Held from 10am to midday at Angel’s Mini Mart at 66 Targo Street, Bundaberg...

Sydney Hotshots

Audiences are being encouraged to get ready for The Ultimate Girls Night Out with Sydney’s sexiest six packs turning up the heat for one...

Community Events Billboard

FEBRUARY Friday 13 February Orange Sky Laundry – Women Only Space Held from 10am to midday at Angel’s Mini Mart at 66 Targo Street, Bundaberg...

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...

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BoM data upgrade: is it dead in the water?

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is upgrading its flood forecasting software to deliver five-minute data feed of rain and river level observations, but local...

Canavan to run again

Senator Matt Canavan plans to run for the leadership of the Nationals Party once again, after Maranoa MP David Littleproud announced his decision to...

Littleproud stepping down as Nationals leader

Nationals leader David Littleproud is stepping down as leader of the Nationals, saying he's had enough. Mr Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would resign...

Flood update: Boaties rescued, door-knocking begins and bridges to close soon

Door-knocking efforts have begun for around 180 residents as Bundaberg anticipates Wednesday's midnight flood peak of a possible 7.6 metres to arrive through the...

Always important to support local

Supporting local needed now more than ever! Every businessperson I know is looking carefully at their budgets, their bottom lines, and their cash flow, getting...

Colour and excitement of Lunar New Year celebrations

Lunar New Year hit Bundaberg on Saturday 28 February. There were cultural performances, a Chinese calligraphy workshop and interactive art activity, plus delicious Asian and...

Weather update on power outages, maritime and road closures

The skies might be clearing, but as they say - there is water, water, everywhere! On Tuesday morning, 10 March, there were 70 road closures...

Local talent shines

The community was able to step into an afternoon of colour, rhythm and flavour at Bundaberg’s Lunar New Year event, welcoming the Year of...

Bridges to close today, residents prepare for flooding

Bundaberg Regional Council has released a Watch and Act - Prepare Now directive for riverine flooding for residents, visitors and businesses in the vicinity...

Showing delight in your child

I hope your parenting journey is blossoming! This week we will look at a Circle of Security concept called Delight in Me. One of the most...