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All about the prawns

Burrnett Heads Well this weekend there has been some good prawns getting around still in and around the Burnett River with a lot of...

Growth plans will change region

Bundaberg and nearby small towns will not be so small as the region faces accelerated industrial and residential growth, along with a move towards...

Talent of youth highlighted at headspace Bundaberg art showcase

When headspace Bundaberg put out the call for young artists between the age of 12 and 25 to showcase their talent for its annual...

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Bundy trio off to nationals

Three West Bundaberg Little Athletics Club athletes are set to give their all for Queensland at the 2024 Australian Little Athletics Championships. Heading to...

Three Bundy teams off to states

Bundaberg Hockey Association has not one, not two, but three teams heading to the Women’s Masters State Championships in Maryborough this weekend. While there...

Eagles eager for first win

Hungry for their first win in the 2024 AFL Wide Bay senior men’s competition, The Waves Eagles were building toward just that in their...

Locals lead the ladder

The Brothers Bulldogs have secured a solid win at home, while the Waves Eagles dominated in Hervey Bay for Round 2 of the AFL...

Rugby returns to Salter Oval

Bundaberg Rugby League has kicked off at Salter Oval with the 2023 A-Grade premiers starting their season in a similar fashion to how it...

Finals time for WLT gala series

The final round of the Northern Districts Rugby League women’s league tag gala series will take place this weekend in Avondale. The day will...

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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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Just a country boy at heart, Errol McCormack remembered

Having touched the lives of so many throughout and especially during his career with the Royal Australian Air Force, the passing of retired Air...

Local employment service supports young people out of homelessness

As the cost of living crisis bites, young people continue to be at a higher risk of homelessness in this state. QCOSS CEO, Aimee McVeigh...

Upgrades to bring in a crowd

Amid the broader efforts to enhance local sports and recreation facilities in Queensland, the Eastern Suburb Magpies Junior Rugby League Club has been marked...

Remembering those who fought bravely

Bundaberg and District Historical Museum coordinator Kimberly Cotten shares this history in memory of a few local Bundaberg men who fought in WW1. This information...

Easter a special getaway for club

Bundaberg 4WD Club public relations officer Brad Praed shares the club’s latest adventures. The Bundaberg 4WD Club headed to Laidley, or more precisely, the president...

Time to celebrate the Golden Oldies

The Spotted Dog at Railway Hotel was once again the place for plenty of fun and action on 9 April when a variety of...