International Nurses Day recognition of incredible dedication
As nurses continue to face the challenges of working through the Covid pandemic, they also continue to show incredible strength and dedication through difficult...
Eisteddfod a celebration of talent
As daily social media updates filled with faces of smiling children of all ages and talent showcased, the Bundaberg Eisteddfod was a resounding success.
Bundaberg...
CANEGROWERS chairman says farewell
This column, my last as chairman of CANEGROWERS Queensland, brings down the curtain on 39 years of fighting for the cane farming families of...
What will election mean to agriculture
As we edge closer to 21 May when Australia goes to the polls, we see increased activity from our leaders and election promises.
Our...
Don’t risk another political Maverick
I read with interest an article in last week’s paper about QUT Adjunct Professor John Michel who described ex Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor Jack...
Savouring the simple things in life to find happiness at your fingertips
Amid the hustle of busy work and personal lives, happiness can sometimes feel like a pursuit, triggered by something pleasurable such as a purchase,...
R&D Tax update
No major changes were proposed to the R&D tax incentive in the 2022 Federal Budget, which is both encouraging and relieving.
After nearly a decade...
Severe weather warning for Bundaberg
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning of heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding for parts of Capricornia, Wide Bay...
Pharmacists become pirates to support kids cancer research
The IWC Pharmacy Bundaberg team has transformed themselves into the I W Sea Shanties today (13 May), to raise money and awareness for childhood...
Love for show clear with Bonnie
G’day, my name is Bonnie Coolee and I’d like to share with you all, my story of how my love and passion for the...
Bundaberg’s great coin hunt
Bundaberg is in the limelight of Australia Post’s The Great Aussie Coin Hunt, with a special coin representing I for Irukandji Jellyfish.
Australia Post’s...
Rescue crews work together to save boaties
It is easy to see why extensive training is regularly needed by the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue team, particularly in over water situations.
Recently the Bundaberg-based...
Coalition plan to secure more fuel for Australia
The Coalition will more than double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves to 60 days and deliver at least 1 billion litres of new storage through...
