Megan Dean worked as a journalist at the Gladstone Observer. She's now communications manager at Bundaberg Regional Council and writes local news for Bundaberg Now.
Described by one local as captivating and elegant, blue buttons (or porpita porpita) are being spotted in the shallow waters of Bundaberg beaches and residents are being warned to "look but not touch".
Bundaberg should prepare for spontaneous conversations about inspired nonsense as comedian Ross Noble returns to the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre for his Jibber Jabber Jamboree tour, with tickets on sale today.