New microscope at Mater to improve cataract surgeries
A new state-of-the art microscope worth $185,000 is transforming cataract and eye surgery at Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg and benefitting hundreds of patients in...
Father and son join LifeFlight to save stranded sailors
Erwin and his son Andrew are first responders from different sides of the same coin.
One helps from the sea and the other from the...
Imperfection creates beauty at The Paragon
While the name may be The Perfectly Imperfect Collective, the permanent Artisan and Vintage Market Space that The Paragon’s Theatre’s Merissa Craft has developed...
Sand project strengthens Bargara’s coastline
A bird’s eye view of Jayteen’s Park has highlighted the scale of restoration efforts currently underway along Bargara’s coast, with more than 7,400 cubic...
Survival instincts strong
Bundaberg District Residents Remember the Early Days, extracted from the book “Summer Memories Through Winter Eyes” written by Betty Bull, Fiona Drews and Margaret...
Married couple celebrate 50 years of combined service at Kepnock State High School
Kepnock State High School is proudly celebrating a remarkable milestone this year, as long-serving staff members Andrew and Tracey Millis mark a combined 50...
What does success look like for today’s young people?
For generations, success at school has been measured by exam results and assignment marks.
While academic achievement still matters, it’s no longer the only...
Convenience for who exactly?
I recently read an article that spoke of the need for extended trading hours in Queensland to allow for our 24/7 economy.
(Incoming...
Funding demands for Paradise Dam
Bundaberg MP Tom Smith has called for the LNP to fund the Paradise Dam rebuild in full in the upcoming State Budget.
Mr Smith said...
Police launch targeted operation as traffic crash risk increases 220 per cent
Wide Bay Burnett district police have established Operation Xray Precession, focused on stopping the growing number of lives lost on the road in 2025....
Opera by the Lake returns with musical greats
Lake Redbrook will soon transform into a breath taking stage to host Australia’s finest vocal talent as part of the 2025 Childers Festival.
The...
Athletics club seeks new junior competitors
As summer sports wrap up and winter sports commence their seasons, Bargara Little Athletics are inviting local school students to give track and field...
