Importance of agricultural shows can’t be forgotten
Agricultural shows have been part of Queensland’s story since 1822, and nearly two centuries on, that tradition is still alive, with around 128 shows...
Funding for safer school zones
Shalom Catholic College in Bundaberg is one of 31 schools across the state to receive funding for school zone safety upgrades.
The School Transport Infrastructure...
Queensland spirit celebrated
From local legends to iconic favourites, in the lead up to the 2026 Queensland Day Awards and All the Best program, Wide Bay Burnett...
Eliane believes in strength of regional business
The B26 Summit, Bundaberg’s high-impact Business Summit on Thursday 7 May is an event that is continuing to have exceptional speakers sign up to...
Council body calling for essential service status
Queensland’s peak local government body is calling for "essential user" status for councils to ensure they can keep delivering essential services, should the current...
Council adopts updated LGIP to support growth
Bundaberg Regional Council has officially adopted its updated Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP), marking an important step in planning for the region’s future growth...
Community leaders appointed to Wide Bay Hospital and Health Board
A nine-person board with experience in medicine, leadership and business has been appointed to help shape the future of healthcare in the Wide Bay...
Slow for Sam signs on Bruce Highway to restore safety
The State Government is improving road safety at Gin Gin with new Slow for Sam signage installed on the Bruce Highway, aimed at encouraging...
What 25 years in one organisation teaches you about change
Staying in one organisation for more than 25 years isn’t something I ever planned.
It’s something that happens through seasons of change (some chosen,...
Letters to the Editor
FLOOD LEVEES
Concerns about levee systems — particularly in high-flow, dynamic environments — are not just valid, they are critical.
Levees can provide protection, but...
2.7t of ocean waste removed from K’gari in a week
After seven days walking some of the most remote beaches on K'gari, Hana, co-founder of Drop Bear Adventures, is tired, sunburnt, and more determined...
290,000 visits to Daniel’s Law website since launch
More than 290,000 visits have been made to the Daniel’s Law website since the register went live on 31 December, 2025.
This is encouraging news...
Delicious food with coastal views at Rick’s
Rick’s at Bargara Restaurant and Bar is where coastal views meet great food.
Owners Rick and Trish Johnstone pride themselves on not only providing exceptional...
