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New drapes a sound improvement for Multiplex
The Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre has had drapes installed on stage in the main auditorium by local company Corporate AV.
Roller disco returns to Bargara
Roller Disco has returned to Bargara, thanks to Rum City Derby Dolls, reviving memories of the popular pastime in past decades.
More to music than sound for singer Peter Knight
Bundaberg singer Peter Knight has released his seventh album Guitar Strings Pen Paper that gives a glimpse into the songwriter and his muse.
Lifeguards training at Kellys Beach on Saturday
Llifeguards from across the region will undertake fitness proficiency testing at Kellys Beach on Saturday, 11 July.
Drive-in movies return to Bundaberg
Drive-in movies have experienced a revival during COVID-19 and they’re returning to Bundaberg from 24 July.
Flying High ‘big bird' provides huge welcome
Bumper numbers of visitors have continued to flock to Flying High Bird Park with the school holiday period proving exceptionally busy.
New drapes a sound improvement for Multiplex
The Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre has had drapes installed on stage in the main auditorium by local company Corporate AV.
Hans Jakobi bounces back to freedom
Bundaberg grandad Hans Jakobi has come out of retirement after 11 years to inspire Australians to Bounce Back to Freedom.
Women in Horticulture invited on virtual bus tour
Bundaberg Region women working in horticulture are invited to join a virtual bus tour next Thursday, 16 July.
Roller disco returns to Bargara
Roller Disco has returned to Bargara, thanks to Rum City Derby Dolls, reviving memories of the popular pastime in past decades.
Rotary donation supports kids with diabetes
The Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise has donated more than $2000 to the Bundaberg Hospital Paediatrics team to enable five local children with type one diabetes to attend a Diabetes Queensland camp.
Firefighters tackle advanced resuscitation course
Rural firefighters have been updating their skills, with volunteers tackling the advanced resuscitation course.
Michael Harris achieves surf mission
Bundaberg teacher Michael Harris crossed the mission test line first in the Surf Life Saving Queensland lifeguard proficiency testing.
Bargara Little Aths back on track
Bargara Little Athletics has started back after the season was suspended in March due to COVID-19 restrictions.
AFL Wide Bay results, round 1
AFL Wide Bay started competition on the weekend after the coronavirus lockdown. Waves were too strong for Brothers Bulldogs in the Bundaberg derby.
Michael Harris achieves surf mission
Bundaberg teacher Michael Harris crossed the mission test line first in the Surf Life Saving Queensland lifeguard proficiency testing.
Bundaberg Hockey swings back to action
Bundaberg Hockey teams swung back in to action at Hinkler Park on Saturday after more than three months off the field.
Bundaberg Police lost and found
Bundaberg police are seeking the owners of wallets, a passport from Ireland, and some change that was left at a bank in Bundaberg.
Adopt a pet: precious Penny
Precious penny, the six-year-old mixed breed from Red Collar Rescue is looking for a lap to call her own.
New drapes a sound improvement for Multiplex
The Bundaberg Multiplex Sport and Convention Centre has had drapes installed on stage in the main auditorium by local company Corporate AV.
Walkervale pathway work begins
Walkervale will become a hub of construction next week, with work being undertaken to construct a new pathway along Boundary Street.
Drive-in movies return to Bundaberg
Drive-in movies have experienced a revival during COVID-19 and they’re returning to Bundaberg from 24 July.
Bundaberg Police run to rescue
Bundaberg and Gin Gin Police joined forces on 9 July to run, walk or ride a combined 20,000km around Bundaberg CBD to raise funds for RACQ LifeFlight Rescue.
Bundaberg Rotary gates get a makeover
Bundaberg Rotary Club members were hard at work on Sunday morning restoring the Rotary Gates at Tantitha Park.
Fireman’s helmet tells tale of survival
A fireman’s helmet continues to tell a remarkable tale of survival 20 years after the Childers Backpackers Hostel blaze.
Sunday marks shortest day with 2020 Winter Solstice
The 2020 Winter Solstice will be marked this Sunday with the shortest day of the year providing just 10 hours and 27 minutes of daylight.
Bundaberg's coldest May day on record
The weather bureau predicted Saturday to be cold, and it was right as Bundaberg recorded its coldest May day on record.
‘Massive' leap in labour force participation
Economist Ben Artup looks at labour force data for the Wide Bay Burnett region showing a "massive" 3 per cent increase in the participation rate.
Mayor Jack Dempsey's New Year message
Bundaberg Region Mayor Jack Dempsey reflects on the highlights and challenges of 2019 and looks ahead to what's in store for 2020.
Monitoring equipment helps forecast flooding
New sensors will provide valuable data to help model flood waters in urban creeks and tidal irrigation channels around Bundaberg.
Snap Send Solve app a great success
The Snap Send Solve mobile app has helped fix more than 1800 community issues in the Bundaberg Region over the past year.
