Bundaberg Now — Good news for the Bundaberg Region

By day the architectural and historical charm of the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery building shines through but alone at night a number of artists in residence have reported paranormal activity.

Arts

Chern’ee Sutton designs safe space yarning circle

17 July 2019

Contemporary Indigenous artist Chern’ee Sutton designed totem poles for a yarning circle to create a safe space for people to speak.

The Mousetrap to capture Playhouse audience

Lifestyle 14 July 2019

The Mousetrap is the longest running play in London’s West End and it's about to make its debut in at the Playhouse Theatre in August.

Residents preparing entries for Bundaberg Art Prize

Lifestyle 13 July 2019

The 2017 winner of the Bundaberg Arts Festival Adrienne Williams is already prepping her canvas for her Bundaberg Art Prize entry.

Gig guide: Peter Sajko loves to perform for community

Arts 12 July 2019

Versatile local performer Peter Sajko will be singing hits from the 60s and 70s at the Sandhills Sports Club in Bargara on Friday night from 6pm.

Local artists showcase skill in Sunshine Coast exhibition

Arts 11 July 2019

Five Bundaberg artists will soon showcase their artistic skill in the Sunshine Coast in their upcoming exhibition, Joy of the Journey.

VIDEO

News

Dolphins put on a show for Bargara walkers

4 July 2019

A group of playful dolphins have been caught on camera frolicking in water off Bargara this morning.

News

CMCA Park's first 12 months dubbed ‘roaring success'

4 July 2019

Having officially marked its first 12 months of operation Bundaberg Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) park visitors have recorded a total spend of just under $1 million.

Council

Council staff take on Push-up Challenge

3 July 2019

Bundaberg Regional Council staff are getting ready to pump out some push ups every day in July in a challenge that's great for fitness and the mind.

LOCAL NEWS

News

Children need positive online role models

18 July 2019

Dr Marika Guggisberg says parents have an opportunity to influence their children's online behaviour by being a positive role model.

Bushwalking Club always looking for new members

Community 18 July 2019

Former NRL star talks mental health to students

Education 17 July 2019

Nine firefighters honoured with medals

News 17 July 2019

Meet the woman behind Bundaberg's lemon myrtle

Agriculture 16 July 2019

BRIEFS

Brief

Jasper the happy chap who needs a home

15 July 2019

Jasper is a happy, wiggly, loving young lad with a whizzing waggy tail and loads of snuggles for all.

Brief

Boston a vivacious bundle of fun ready to adopt

8 July 2019

This adorable, vivacious chap named Boston is bright active and intelligent and is ready to adopt at Red Collar Rescue.

Benji Marshall 38th player to reach 300 games

17 July 2019

Sport

In the history of the game, Marshall is only the 38th player to reach 300 games. It puts into perspective just how much longevity, talent, skill and luck with injury you need to have a successful career of this nature.

OUR COMMUNITY

Service information shared at Childers Options Day

18 July 2019

Community

A smorgasbord of information was served up at the Childers Options Day this morning with businesses and organisations coming together to display many of the services on offer.

Bushwalking Club always looking for new members

18 July 2019

Community

Bundaberg Bushwalking Club is on the lookout for more members to join them in the beautiful outdoors and club member Lucinda Doughty says now is the perfect time to join.

Decay slayer helps Childers area dental health

17 July 2019

Community

A Childers decay slayer dentist has helped the community's dental health after providing 25 people with free dental care in the past financial year.

Miniature pony Honey supports people of all abilities

17 July 2019

Community

She might be small in stature but miniature pony Honey has a big heart and, along with her handler Jessica Graham, is helping people of all abilities.

PEOPLE

Cadet of Year Ari's career dream off to flying start

7 July 2019

People

The Bundaberg Squadron of the Australian Air League is now recruiting new members who could potentially be the next aviation pioneer, just like Bert Hinkler.

LOCAL HISTORY

History

Bert Hinkler letters digitised, available online

1 July 2019

The State Library of Queensland has announced that letters written by pioneer aviator Bert Hinkler are now available online.

BUSINESS

Community

Decay slayer helps Childers area dental health

17 July 2019

A Childers decay slayer dentist has helped the community's dental health after providing 25 people with free dental care in the past financial year.

Workshop to help businesses get defence ready

Business 17 July 2019

Following the success of military exercises in Bundaberg on the weekend, local businesses are encouraged to get "defence ready" and capitalise on increased Federal Government investment in the sector.

Bundaberg offers affordable taste of paradise

Business 16 July 2019

Property researcher Helen Swanson writes that the Bundaberg Region offers a taste of paradise without hitting the career wallet — a winning combination that many other regional coastal locations fail to achieve.

Meet the woman behind Bundaberg's lemon myrtle

Agriculture 16 July 2019

Fiona Walker's lemon myrtle is more than a pretty Australian native product as it's now used in Bundaberg Brewed Drinks new brew.

SPORT

Sport

Flathead numbers strong in Bundaberg Region

18 July 2019

It's a great time for fishing flathead in the Bundaberg Region especially around the sand bars and rock walls.

Family fun: come and try little athletics

Sport 18 July 2019

Australia's future Olympic stars could kickstart their sporting careers right here with two come-and-try nights at West Bundaberg Little Athletics.

Benji Marshall 38th player to reach 300 games

Sport 17 July 2019

Pole dancer Angela has a passion for performing

Sport 12 July 2019

Juggling full-time work with training each week is no easy feat for pole dancer Angela Campbell but she does it for the love of performing.

WEATHER

Brief

Winter solstice marks shortest day of the year

22 June 2019

This Saturday will mark the shortest day of the year due to the annual Winter Solstice and will be 10 hours, 35 minutes and 28 seconds at Bundaberg.

Brief

Cooler morning signals season change

5 May 2019

The Bundaberg Region had its coolest morning of the year so far after light rain over the past couple of days signalled a change in the season.

BUNDABERG WEATHER

LATEST ARTICLES

Education

Former NRL star talks mental health to students

17 July 2019

After visiting Shalom College in 2018, Joe Williams is back to help spread his story and reiterate his message about mental health to the Bundaberg Region community.

Community

Miniature pony Honey supports people of all abilities

17 July 2019

She might be small in stature but miniature pony Honey has a big heart and, along with her handler Jessica Graham, is helping people of all abilities.

News