History

Billy Broome hanged in 1900 for killing 13yo girl

20 April 2019

The last person from the Bundaberg Region to be hanged was Billy Broome in 1900 for the murder of a 13-year-old girl he denied committing.

Moneys Creek causeway always controversial

14 April 2019

Our Sunday feature explores the history of Moneys Creek at Bargara and the causeway which was built in 1967.

Roy Deicke's memory honoured with national recognition

13 April 2019

The memory of former Bundaberg Sugar chairman and chief executive Roy Deicke has been honoured with an entry in the Australian Dictionary of Biography.

Wade back in time on the Burnett River

12 April 2019

This was Teddy and Freda Olsen’s fishing shack on the Burnett River at the site of the Bundaberg Sailing Club.

Childers heritage building marks 125 years

3 April 2019

Gaydon’s Building stands in the main street of Childers, a pivotal representation of the glorious era when the heritage buildings that define this town were constructed.

Eddie looks back on 46-year career with Bonel Brothers

12 March 2019

It might be more than six decades since a young Eddie Wolff walked through the doors of the Bonel Brothers factory but he still remembers the day vividly.

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