Child protection is broken
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has exposed a disturbing reality: a child protection system deeply entrenched...
Cost of living continuing issue
The cost-of-living crisis continues to put pressure on household budgets as bills and expenses increase.
The latest Consumer Price Index shows Queensland is experiencing...
Childers gets set for Christmas fun
Twilight Markets and Christmas Concert
Saturday 25 November from 3pm to 6pm join us at St Joseph’s School for these twilight markets in support of...
Avoid online scams and shop locally
I recently read a report that online scams are up 50 per cent for the first half of this year, totalling over $280 million....
Remembrance (every) day
In what Bundaberg region mayor Jack Dempsey described as a “fantastic initiative,“ the region’s councillors have adoped a scheme to make remembrance of Australia’s...
Towering issue
Bundaberg Regional Council has cautiously approved a mobile phone transmission tower, after hearing of consumer demand, radiation dangers from communications towers - and the...
Importance of opening up highlighted through golf day
Appreciating that men often put up shields and keep their problems to themselves, Aletek workshop supervisor – fabrication Shane Lotz is only happy to...
Race to Mt Perry
They say that the Melbourne Cup is an event that stops a nation, well the Mount Perry Races is an event that brings a...
Brent continues commitment to Movember
As a man, son, husband, father, colleague, friend and community member, Movember has always been an important time for Brent Illingworth, doing his part...
Something about chess, popularity continues to grow
A strong field is assembling for the Bundaberg Chess Club’s second major tournament for the year the Bundaberg Classic.
International Master Brodie McClymont has...
Not just a gig for Mesmik visiting Bundaberg
It will be time to get ready to relive some of the classics from Korn, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park this Saturday 18...
United in spirit
Instrumental music teacher (strings) Christine Buwalda is nearly singing in the streets with joy and anticipation of this year’s Carols on the Oval which...
Needs of small business must be addressed
Bundaberg was afforded a unique opportunity this week with State Government holding a Community Cabinet in town.
This was an opportunity to meet...
