Topic: Burnett River

With the full moon falling this Sunday the fishing in the Burnett River should be hot, according to Tackleworld Bundaberg.

Wildlife officers from the Department of Environment and Science (DES) are investigating a reported crocodile sighting on the Burnett River at Bundaberg.

Bundaberg fisherman Jesse Spence is skilfully catching sharks in the Burnett River to help with scientific research.

The Bundaberg powerboat community is revving up for a big weekend on the water for the BP Airport Pro-Classic at Sandy Hook.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised of upcoming temporary closures of Bundaberg's Burnett Traffic Bridge for ongoing rehabilitation works.

A plaque commemorating Bundaberg’s riverside walkway named in honour of James Charles Burnett, the first government surveyor to enter and map the Bundaberg city area, has been relocated.

Bundaberg Regional Council’s land protection team is taking to the waterways to rid the region of aquatic weeds, targeting water hyacinth and hymenachne.

Tackleworld Bundaberg says the best local fishing action this weekend will be in local rivers and impoundments as the wind freshens.

A challenging marine engineering project which improved water quality in the Burnett River has been shortlisted for a national public works award.

The 2019 VMR Family Fishing Classic is being held on June 28-30 and the Burnett River is still producing plenty of quality fish.