New top cop ‘Pointing’ the way
Brett Pointing, son of Gympie resident and retired senior police officer Laurie Pointing, will be Queensland's top cop, when he is appointed Police Commissioner...
Craig ready to share eclectic sound with Oodies audience
Growing up in Riverland South Australia (Meru Country) there was always music in the house for singer/songwriter, Roots, Blues and Folk, Alt Country multi-instrumentalist...
Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Starshine is Australia’s premier live tribute show celebrating the music, spirit and unmistakable magic of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks.
From the haunting beauty of...
Driver awareness weekend
Members of the Bundaberg 4WD Club attended an in house driver awareness weekend at the club’s training venue recently.
Our accredited trainers ran through...
Working together makes a difference
Last week a series of news articles crossed my desk.
This is nothing new, and it’s what I use as the starting point...
If you wouldn’t give it to a mate, please don’t donate
Donations to charity may be beneficial to the community but charities repeatedly ask our residents to be mindful of resale.
On its LinkedIn social media...
Where is our kerbside collection, asks Ratepayers’ Association
Bundaberg Regional Ratepayers Association (BRRA) has called for urgent clarity regarding Mayor Helen Blackburn’s election pledge to bring in large-item kerbside rubbish collection.
“We call...
Valentine’s Day peaks and troughs
1. Seasonal sales spikes and short-term pressure:
Retail businesses are no strangers to seasonal peaks.
Events like Valentine’s Day create bursts of activity that require...
Depth essential in inquiry
If you follow child protection in Queensland, you will know about the Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s Child Safety System. A 17-month independent investigation...
Reconnecting with yourself while raising children
This week we’ll take a peek at parenting babies and toddlers.
Parenting little ones can be wonderful. But in the midst of caring for little...
Serving Hinkler and getting on with business
Since my last column, I’ve made three trips to Canberra for the beginning of another Parliamentary year.
No matter what’s going on with internal politics...
Select batches of MILO Snack Bars recalled
A select number of batches of MILO Snack Bars are being recalled due to the potential presence of small pieces of black rubber. ...
Riverfeast heats up with ticketed events
Starting with Bundaberg’s Chilli and Lime Mexican Night tonight (17 April) from 4pm with stalls, food drinks and more, Riverfeast Bundaberg is bringing a...
