History

Kennedy Bridge boasts a quirky history

15 November 2020

A shipwreck and a politician in the last hour of his ministerial duties are quirky links tied to the history of Bundaberg’s Kennedy Bridge.

Replica gun ensures authenticity of Doolbi memorial

10 November 2020

The memorial at Doolbi is a modest tribute to a number of the Isis district’s fallen in the First World War.

Historic Holy Rosary Church steps into modern age

7 November 2020

The long and interesting history of Bundaberg’s Catholic community dates back to the early 1870s but that hasn’t stopped the parish from moving into the 21st century.

Travel back in time to Bundaberg 1895

7 November 2020

Step back in time and see how Bundaberg appeared to visitors in 1895 thanks to photographs taken for the Sydney Mail newspaper.

Little yellow engine still going after 62 years

31 October 2020

Freelance writer Yvonne Cunningham shares this story about one of the 1950s era engines still hauling cane on Bundaberg Region tracks.

End of an era for the Federal Backpackers Hostel

3 October 2020

Demolition of the Federal Backpackers Hostel will be finalised in early October marking the end of an era for the historical CBD building.

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