Freezing for awareness
After considerable preparation, Saturday 18 October was the day when fundraiser Tara Bedford and Brave Brothers founder/director David Facer took on the Ice Bucket...
Men and Boys Snapshot important for future generations
When Micaela Cronin started as Australia’s first Commissioner for Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, one message came through loud and clear, from every community...
30 years in a role she loves
As a mother Estelle Shaw was always one to help out in the community whenever she could, but little did she know a social...
Carers make a difference
National Carers Week with its theme of You Are One, Know One or Will Be One, allowed all Australians to recognise the vital role...
Students see danger up close
Kepnock State High School had a special visit from emergency services on Tuesday 21 October.
Ambulance, fire and police officers, along with four Kepnock students,...
Walkervale P&C committed to community fun
The countdown is on and some of the quiz rounds topics decided for the Walkervale State School P&C trivia night.
Held on Friday 31 October...
Bundaberg and Bargara Licensees take a stand against minors using fake IDs
Minors attempting to gain entry to licensed venues will be banned until after their 19th birthday in the latest zero tolerance initiative being rolled...
Qld and NSW set to battle it out for the Water of Origin title
State winners of the Queensland and New South Wales Best Tasting Tap Water competitions will compete for the Water of Origin title in Bundaberg...
State Government set to deliver Empowering Councils Bill
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a major step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, and enacting the Equal Partners agreement, announcing local government reforms at the...
2026 Ergon-Energex Community Fund open to Queenslanders
Not-for-profit groups can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 from the 2026 Ergon-Energex Community Fund.
Ergon Energy Network is looking for initiatives that...
Bullyard hoping to be national finalists in the Keep Australia Beautiful, Paint Australia Beautiful...
On Wednesday 22 October, the community was invited to witness firsthand the exciting unveiling at Bullyard State School of their new sustainability-themed mural.
This mural...
New toolkit will assist regional councils to navigate renewables projects
Councils and communities throughout Queensland will soon be better equipped to navigate nation-leading renewable energy planning reforms with the launch of a new Social...
Clair remains active with Parkinson’s
To actually know is different to being suspicious.
This was the case for Clair Tessler when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease six and half...
