Land clearing report not up to scratch
An area the size of Samoa was partially or fully deforested in Queensland in one year despite stricter land-clearing laws being passed, raising concerns...
Across the Waves have championship season
Across the Waves Football Club set the benchmark in the local football competition, washing over all who challenged them throughout the year.
The senior men’s...
Refurbished room planned for patients with dementia
A bright and engaging room for people with cognitive impairment is planned at The Friendlies Private Hospital to improve amenities for patients and their...
Evergreen Aus ready to rock 2023
After the honour of winning the inaugural Battle of the Bands and performing live at the Lighthouse Rock Festival, local band Evergreen Aus has...
Rich touch carnival returns
As the new year begins, we can look forward to the annual sporting events that come to the region, including the Bundy Cup touch...
Elianne’s celebrating double digits this NYE
New Year's is always cause for celebration, but a few lucky locals get to celebrate twice as much with their birthdays also falling on...
Christmas Eve crash claims a Gin Gin man’s life
A crash on the Bruce Highway has claimed the life of 28-year-old Gin Gin man, Blake Hogue-Kokles.
On Christmas Eve, the Queensland Police Service’s Forensic...
Friendlies unit gets a freshen up
Unit One at The Friendlies is being refurbished to improve amenities for patients and staff.
Senior Manager Clinical Operations, Jackie Emery, said the project...
Double tragedy now a homicide investigation
Detectives investigating the deaths of a father and daughter in a Biggenden shed fire last week have launched a homicide investigation under Operation Uniform...
LifeFlight airlifts fourth K’gari marine stinger patient
The Bundaberg RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has airlifted a young boy from K'gari (Fraser Island) this afternoon, making him the fourth suspected Irukandji...
Small business sector welcomes new appointment
Dominique Lamb, the former chief executive officer of the National Retail Association, has been appointed as Queensland’s new Small Business Commissioner.
Ms Lamb was selected...
Optimism for young musician for 2023
For singer/songwriter Phoebe Jay, this year has been one that has allowed her to really let audiences hear her voice.
It was almost like 2020,...


















