Rates challenges for farmers
These past few weeks my column has spoken to the increasing input costs producers have been struggling with. From fertiliser to diesel, packaging to...
A flag isn’t important – it’s what it represents that matters
Greens Federal leader Adam Bandt has recently come under criticism for removing the Australian flag from one of his press conferences.
When asked why,...
Going Ballistic for manta ray research
Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort and Ballistic Beer Co. have partnered together to support critical manta ray research on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
In...
Weekend of fishing success
It was a great weekend of fishing, education and entertainment when the community came out in support of The Volunteer Marine Rescue team and...
True legends ready to take to the stage
As we enter July and wonder where half the year has gone already, thankfully that means that the countdown is well and truly on...
Family fun for NAIDOC week
The annual family fun celebration of NAIDOC week, brought to you by IWC, is on again.
The spirit of NAIDOC week is to come together...
Rate rise slammed
Questions have been raised about council spending extravagance while ratepayers struggle in the wake of council’s 2022-23 budget released on Tuesday.
While lower than the...
Cash cuts community fees
Given the importance of neighbourhood centres in communities such as Bundaberg, it was welcome news for Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre manager Corrie McColl that the...
Funds grow TAFE ag future
The future of Bundaberg’s agriculture and horticulture workforce is growing with the construction of a specialist training centre at Bundaberg TAFE.
Construction will start this...
Macadamia bake off takes off
When you have one of the most delicious nuts in the world to work with and such a great cause to support, it was...
Time for an amazing race
Bundaberg’s local Rotaract Club (Rotary for 18- to 35-year-olds) will be holding their Bundaberg Amazing Race Event on Saturday 2 July.
The event will see...
Mental health issues tackled through photography
Bundaberg is set to face up to some big emotions, in a new photography exhibition that challenges CQUniversity Bachelor of Digital Media students to...
Marah welcomes opportunity to see Hope Amplified
For local singer/songwriter Marah Leigh, being a part of Hope Amplified means a lot to her, believing that everyone deserves to feel safe and...
