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Man charged with 26 counts of animal cruelty

A 22-year-old man from Moore Park Beach is facing charges of animal cruelty following a discovery made by police in Bundaberg. Authorities intercepted the...

Update: Road opened after Truck crash

North bound and south bound lanes along Bruce Highway at Takilberan are now flowing after a serious traffic crash. Motorists are asked to...

Local driving school proposes solution amid licensing debate

The debate surrounding whether individuals towing caravans should require a special licence has gained traction within the media. Director of programs and administration at Bundaberg...

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Sport

Premiers come out firing in 2024

Bundaberg Hockey Association’s Division 1 2023 women and men premiership winners have started 2024 on a similar streak of success. Raiders Rovers women and...

Bouncing back into footy season

Brothers Bulldogs were out in force with a preseason game against the Kangaroo’s AFC South Rockhampton and Gracemere last weekend. Held at the Brothers Sports...

Wide Bay premier league kicks off

Football pitches across the region were abuzz last weekend for Round 1 of the Football Queensland Wide Bay Premier League competition. Beginning on Friday...

Are you ready to ref in ’24?

Whether you’re a former rugby league player, coach or looking to get involved in the game, a chance to get out in the middle...

Allen calling the shots at NRL Women’s Nationals

Switching codes from touch football to rugby league has proved to be a good call for local referee Zara Allen. The Sugar Coast Rugby...

Clubs unite to keep more women playing football

While it may have started as a “wild idea”, a partnership between Bingera FC and Gin Gin FC to ensure more women can play...

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Coastal community mosaic gets Australia wide recognition

There was almost cheering on the street as the best street art experiences in the nation were revealed for the Australian Street Art Awards...

Social ride to kick off Wondai horse club

A social horse ride at Wondai on Sunday, 24 March is set to be the first of many for the newly-formed Dingo Creek Endurance...

Special legacy celebrated through band performance

It will be a breathtaking moment as the musical extravaganza celebrating Bundaberg Legacy’s 75th anniversary begins. Bundaberg Legacy is proudly presenting the Band of the...

Hop into Easter in the gardens

Put on your bunny ears, gather your friends and family, and hop into Bundaberg’s biggest Easter celebration. Easter in the Gardens is a month-long program...

Easter fun set to begin at The Federal Hotel

While Sheri Freckelton’s role is generally welcoming people to The Federal Hotel in Childers as the senior bar person, on Thursday 28 March, she...

Time to vote for Oodies Cafe in music awards

As 2024 is a year of celebration for Oodies Café owners and sisters Suzy Evans and Jenny Haack, they continue to welcome some remarkable...

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Workshops provide valuable information behind agricultural processes

Understanding the importance of enriching knowledge and fostering connections within the agricultural community has seen FMC Australia, Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers, VegNET Wide...

Future is waiting at The Bundaberg Careers Expo

With an evolution that has suited the almost ever-changing training and job market, The Bundaberg Careers Expo is set to open up a world...

Simple solution leads to soapy success

Since beginning their business and introducing customers to their unique product, the Soap Shakin Sisters owners and actual sisters Robyn Rigby and Vicki Hottes...

Transport demand builds

As our population continues to age, the crucial role of accessible transport allowing them to maintain access to their community has become increasingly paramount. The...

Let the Easter excitement begin

It is well and truly let the deliciousness continue at Jakes Candy as owners Janelle and Bryan Rogers and the team are preparing plenty...

Owners look back on 20 years of growing with community

It was a moment of true celebration and community spirit when Woodgate Beach First National Real Estate celebrated its 20th birthday. Woodgate Beach First National...