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Specialist vessels and drones support flood recovery across Bundaberg waterways

Drone technology is playing a key role in a coordinated Queensland Government maritime recovery effort following significant flooding across the Burnett, Mary and Fitzroy...

Unlawful use of motor vehicle charges

Police have arrested three youths on the Sunshine Coast after an incident involving a stolen car from Bundaberg. It will be alleged a blue Audi...

Excitement builds for national dragon boat competition

Excitement continues to build as the countdown begins for the Australian National Dragon Boat Championships (AusChamps) at Lake Kawana on the Sunshine Coast. Set to...

Acorn Easter fun

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Sport

NDRL season to kick-off in Childers

The grand final rematch between Isis and South Kolan highlights the opening round of the Northern Districts Rugby League senior men’s season this weekend. The...

Corkscrew delivers yet another winner for Bundy hobby trainer

For a hobby trainer, Gary Clem has a record to admire. The 60-year-old is a Bundaberg diehard and has worked for Bundaberg Sugar for more...

Bundy region athletes set to shine at nationals

Bundaberg’s track and field talent is set to take centre stage, with 10 athletes heading away over the coming weeks to compete at the...

Laybutt on the bench for Cowboys

Bundaberg Rugby League export Zac Laybutt has again been named on the interchange bench for North Queensland's clash against Brisbane on Friday. The Cowboys and...

Morgan wins the Classic

McCosker Gladstone Speedway put on another instant classic across a double-header. The speedway hosted the Harbour City Classic, its biggest show of the season, last...

Brethren, Tigers looking to rebound after opening round losses

Round 2 of the 4BU/Hitz FM Bundaberg Rugby League A Grade men’s competition takes place this weekend. Salter Oval will be the scene for a...

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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...

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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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IMPACT builds lived experience capabilities

Recognising the crucial role of lived experience in mental health work, IMPACT Community Services has welcomed Lived/Living Experience Lead Missy Sands to strengthen the...

Community Events Billboard

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

News in Brief

THREE PEOPLE RESCUED FROM LADY MUSGRAVE ISLAND CapRescue rescued three people after their boat capsized near Lady Musgrave Island on Sunday 5 April. The helicopter service...

Memorial Park Development to make a century of Anzac Days

The former Isis Shire Council Chambers which house the Hall of Memories and the Soldier's Room will commemorate its century this year on ANZAC...

More than 400 homes part of lifestyle resort development

A new development that will deliver 409 new homes as part of a lifestyle resort has been given the green light by Bundaberg Regional...

Scouts Queensland kicks off Queensland Youth Week 2026

Scouts Queensland is celebrating Queensland Youth Week in style, with over 800 Cub Scouts from across the state converging on Baden-Powell Park, Samford Village,...

Second Wave Misogyny – why Gen X holds the Key

I am a proud Generation X’er. To be Gen X is to have grown up in an analogue world, coming of age in a digital...

Lack of fuel supply and critical infrastructure driving cost surge

As we reach the end of our wet season in the North, it’s great to hear that I don’t think there is anywhere that...

Why is my tax bill higher than expected? Part 2

For many Australian business owners, tax time doesn’t feel neutral. It carries uncertainty. Even profitable businesses can find themselves asking the same question each year:...

Police about during holiday break

The Queensland Police Service launched Operation Yankee Easter Break over the long weekend, calling on motorists to prioritise safety as families prepare to travel...