CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE Proof that it is often wonderful when organisations committed to the community come together Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Labelled as the year to highlight the FB-EK Models the Bundaberg Early Holden Club is counting down the days until […] The team from Fun Time Amusements is bringing their Family Carnival back to Bundaberg promising locals a great day out featuring rides Here’s what they had to say about the upcoming event: Fun Time Amusements Family Carnivals is an amazing community event hosted by Fun Time Amusements – Queensland’s largest and most trusted independent amusement ride provider We aim to ensure that all members of the community can enjoy great events like ours aimed at families and community members from every walk of life We ensure entry is free so that everyone can come to enjoy the atmosphere Our unlimited ride armbands provide amazing value for money especially for those thrill seekers who wish to ride all night We have a great selection of rides – catering for everyone of all ages to the thrill of our Super Sizzler or just a little jumping castle ride for the kids We have a variety of food stalls and will hopefully be incorporating local market stalls as well Creating smiles and fun for families is the core focus of our events – community members and families can enjoy an easy night off locally while still having a selection of activities to enjoy Contact us via email at info@funtime-amusements.com.au Anything from wanting to assist by working (full training provided) if you have a market stall you want to include or just simply have a question Our family carnivals started back in 2020 – after COVID had a major impact on the amusement ride industry we had to re-vamp our entire business plan to save our business our carnivals have evolved and become a major part in the running of our small business We have come back to Bundaberg every year and appreciate all the community support we receive each year we come We are constantly changing up our ride catalogue and adding more value into each event for families How can attendees stay updated on announcements related to the event For all event updates please like our Facebook page – Fun Time Amusements Family Carnivals All details will be shared there including our competition post to win one of five unlimited ride armbands We would like to thank the Bundaberg community for their continued support in our Family Carnival Events Bundaberg is such a wonderful place to host these events and will the ongoing support we hope to make our carnival bigger and better every year Saturday 1 February 5 pm to 9 pm and Sunday 2 February 9 am to 1 pm More information: Bundaberg Family Carnival 2025 | Facebook  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License There was an assortment of works and projects underway in the month of February grading and the completion of shoulder works Below is a summary of the key activities completed by Bundaberg Regional Council all aimed at enhancing the safety and maintenance of your local roads and surrounds Burnett Heads• Black Street to Bell Street Bundaberg South• Reid Crescent/Tara Street Innes Park• Removal of debris in drains at Dunkirk Street Burrum Street• Removal of vegetation at Woodbury Drive South Kolan• Commenced spraying Moore Park Drains off Lindemans Road• Clearing vegetation overhang in table drain • Continuation of patching local council roads and asphalt work with other council services Bundaberg Central• Traffic island infills at Ibis Way • Baldwin Swamp Road Renewal 98% complete• Anzac Park Redevelopment Earthworks Stage 1 80% complete• Road Rehabilitation Program 2024-2025 100% complete Kullogum:• Agnesvale Road• Broome Road• Hutchins Road• Sawmill Road• Todds Road• Wyatts Road Apple Tree Creek• All gravel roads in the ATC area patching took place in the following areas: • Bullyard• Bungadoo• Gin Gin• Horse Camp• Maroondan• McIlwraith• Morganville• Takilberan• Tirroan• Wallaville• Watalgan Sarnadskys RoadDalysford – Dalysford Road Thiels RoadDoughboy – Doughboy RoadGood Night – Camp Paddock Road Rickards RoadMaroondan – Settlers CourtMcIlwraith – McIlwraith RoadMoolboolaman – Broadmedows Road Top Waterloo RoadYandaran – Petersens Road the road works over north are only patch work and have not improved the road to any great extent The old bridge needs work as starting to get dangerous when you hit a rut in the bitumen Is the shoulder work still to be completed and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" <#= ThriveComments.util.render_label('login_submit_comment') #> <#= ThriveComments.util.render_label('commenting_as',ThriveComments.current_user.display_name || ( ThriveComments.social_user && ThriveComments.social_user.name ) ) #> <#= ThriveComments.util.render_label('guest_comment') #> but the Bundy rum advertising campaign in the mid-1990s turned its yellow label and polar bear into an Aussie icon and made the town of Bundaberg a bucket-list visit If it’s the Bundy bear you’re interested in, then you need to head to Bundaberg Rum Distillery located in the town’s industrial area even more commercial than its softer counterpart but you can purchase a shot of its numerous rum varieties and sit at a table to drink it Macadamias are the hardest nut to crack and there’s a definite knack to breaking the shell without destroying the nut inside is sampling the product and leaving without a few bags of (reasonably priced) macadamias The menu is approachable but offers good variety including all-day breakfast and bigger lunch items The coffee is strong and delicious and a large one comes in a bowl-sized cup with rounded edges Also worth checking out are its sister cafés the Garden Mill and the Beach Mill In strawberry season (June to October) visitors can pick a punnet of fresh produce and between harvest times Tinaberries sells strawberry and mango ice cream and cereal (it also has macadamia trees) The Australian Sugar Cane Railway is a real steam engine – or possibly diesel locomotive depending on which day you visit – that traces the perimeter of the gardens and with a family ticket just $15 for a 15-minute ride it’s a wonderful way to see the gardens should rain or sweltering heat prohibit walking If you’re feeling peckish afterwards, the 1928 café is on site but be advised – it has no air conditioning Where Moneys Creek flows into Kellys Beach it creates an inviting lagoon perfect for families while Elliot Heads and Mays Island have the pale sands and turquoise waters synonymous with this part of the world If there’s anything you didn’t know about coral before the tour you’ll know it afterwards – a few minutes shaved off the talk and donated to admiring the coral wouldn’t go amiss – but it’s an opportune chance to see the dazzling colours of these amazing lifeforms at a proximity not even diving or snorkelling permits You’ll be allocated a group as you embark – Turtles Dolphins or Clownfish – and that determines the order of the day’s activities If you’re at all prone to seasickness Travacalm before the 2.5-hour trek out to the reef is recommended For about six months the island is home to white-capped noddy terns which make an annual pilgrimage from Japan to nest in the Pisonia trees This is the sort of symbiosis in which nature seems to specialise – the trees provide nesting sites and the birds’ poo provides nutrients (the island’s ‘soil’ is largely composed of crushed coral and all rainwater and nutrients seep through to the sea below) so co-operative – but the trees aren’t satisfied with bird scat During the spring they produce extremely sticky flowers which litter the forest floor and if a bird steps on one there’s a good chance it will get stuck and start to decompose – providing more nutrients for the tree’s hungry roots is its 440,000-litre turtle-shaped saltwater pool means that once you’re in the pool you don’t want to get out Two Bundaberg businesses have been selected as part of CommBank’s Matildas on Loan national advertising campaign celebrating small businesses across Australia Each of the 50 competition winners will receive an advertisement for their business alongside the CommBank Matildas which will be distributed by the Commonwealth Bank via billboards radio and CommBank Branches as part of a national advertising campaign Each winner will receive a tailored campaign to promote their business within their respective communities Managing Director at Macadamias Australia Janelle Gerry said the collaboration was well suited to their recent operational expansion “As a family owned and operated business, we know the importance of teamwork, a positive attitude and maintaining a high standard – all qualities which are embodied by the CommBank Matildas,” Janelle said “This year we have expanded our operations to offer an extended range of premium delicious macadamia retail products “This collaboration with CommBank is perfect for us to establish credibility as we enter a new and exciting phase of growth both in Australia and Internationally.” Founder and Director of Smile Care Hub Kym Shires said the support of the CommBank Matildas was a fantastic opportunity for their young business to connect with more families “For a business still in its infancy the resilience and teamwork of the CommBank Matildas embodies the spirit I hope to bring forth as a new business owner,” Kym said “This opportunity backs our mission of making early dental care fun and accessible for young children while highlighting the importance of building strong oral health habits from an early age “I’m excited for the future as Smile Care Hub continues to grow and provide invaluable services to families throughout our community.” The announcement of 50 businesses selected as part of the national CommBank advertising campaign comes as new research shows nearly 90% of Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) expect to continue to face challenges in 2025 69% of Queensland-based SMEs said they felt optimistic about the next 12 months CommBank’s General Manager of Small Business Banking for Queensland David Coote said it showed the resilience of Australian small businesses which remained brave in the face of continued economic uncertainty “It’s been incredible to see the overwhelming response from thousands of Aussie small businesses who entered the competition,” David said “We are thrilled to be able to support Macadamias Australia and Smile Care Hub in this way and I hope this campaign will create a powerful impact for them and an unforgettable moment in their history.” CommBank Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross and goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln said there were many similarities between playing in a sporting team and owning a small business “You have to show up every day and we’re both under quite a lot of pressure,” Kyra said “Slow and steady wins the race and that goes for both – it takes a lot of hard work and it’ll take time as well,” Chloe added “Making sure that you have that vision “Setbacks will come but it’s how you can overcome it – little steps each day.” Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 5 May 2025 12:26:45 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital ServicesThe Honourable Bart Mellish Bundaberg station flythrough concept design Overlay vision of Bundaberg community engagement   Queensland Rail has released exciting new concept designs showing what the multi-million-dollar upgrades to Bundaberg railway station could look like with the local community invited to provide feedback The designs were informed by initial community consultation and feature upgraded customer facilities including airconditioned customer lounges with improved seating and toilet facilities Accessibility improvements will likely include the installation of tactile ground indicators variable desk height at the luggage check in desks and new accessible toilets Upgrades to stations car parking will also likely be delivered along with a drop-off zone that integrates with other public transport providers Customers will have a number of avenues to provide feedback on the designs including an online survey through a QR code available at stations face-to-face-engagement at the stations and in local retail outlets Quotes attributable to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads “Bundaberg railway station is a key regional travel hub that saw more than 77,400 customers move through the station last financial year “Our regional train stations are hubs for our communities so it’s exciting to view these latest designs that look set to transform Bundaberg station into a world-class facility “We’re upgrading rail infrastructure right across our state ensuring our network provides the best facilities for passengers.” Quotes attributable to Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton: “We invite all of our customers to provide their feedback and we can’t wait to hear what you think about this exciting station upgrade “Queensland Rail is all about connecting communities and Bundaberg station is essential in doing that – whether you’re using it to get to and from work medical appointments or the trip of a lifetime “Our vision is to deliver world-class rail services for our customers and this station upgrade will enable us to do that.” For more information, customers can visit the website HERE, call the project team on 1800 722 203 or email stationsupgrade@qr.com.au Bundaberg - online consultation HERE until 8 September Please use our complaints and compliments form. Water meter reading contractors have begun reading meters throughout the region.  These water consumption charges will be billed on rate notice period ending 31 December 2025 to be delivered late July/early August 2025 The proposed water meter reading schedule is as follows: Council will endeavour to advise ratepayers in writing if their water consumption is considerably higher than normal as that may indicate a water leak on their property.  However, Council encourages ratepayers to monitor their water usage, shown on their water meters, to detect a leak as soon as possible, which will save water and reduce their water charges. Details on how to read your water meter and other useful water monitoring information are available on Council’s website at bundaberg.qld.gov.au or from any Council Service Centre Should ratepayers experience a water leak they may be eligible for relief from the resulting higher than normal water charges.  A copy of Council’s Water Leak Relief Policy is available on Council’s website or from any Council Service Centre It is a requirement of our water meter reading contractors that soil or other material that is removed from the meter box to take a reading is returned to the meter box.   This prevents drains from being blocked or ratepayer lawns being damaged by anything removed from the meter box For the safety of Council’s water meter reading contractors please ensure your animals are enclosed within your property All water meter reading contractors carry official identification and wear uniforms including a long sleeve blue shirt with “Meter Reader” on the back For any enquiries regarding water charges or rates contact Bundaberg Regional Council by calling 1300 883 699 or emailing ceo@bundaberg.qld.gov.au This is probably not the page you’re looking for Bundaberg Rum (or Bundy as it’s known to its mates) and the NRL are proud to announce the extension of their great partnership for another four years as the 2025 season gets underway Having been a sponsor of Australia’s most popular sporting code for the last eight years Bundy will continue to be the NRL’s Exclusive Official Dark Spirit and Alcoholic Ginger Beer taking the current partnership to 12 years Bundy will continue to be the naming rights sponsor of NRL Super Saturday and the NRL Captain’s Challenge across both the men’s and women’s competitions Footy fans can expect more incredible in-game activations throughout the season including at marquee events like Magic Round the State of Origin series and the Grand Final “I’m thrilled to confirm the extension of our partnership with the NRL Rugby league and Bundy are both at the heart of so much of Aussie culture “The NRL is an incredible partner that connects so strongly with Bundy's heartland and our core values align seamlessly at the heart of both we strive to build community and celebrate mateship “We’re going to make our two brilliant naming rights properties - Super Saturday and Captain’s Challenge – even bigger which is going to give us unrivalled visibility with punters throughout the season “The partnership also gives us an invaluable asset to leverage in pubs bars and off-premise liquor store retailers across the country offering consumers the chance to access some incredible value adds and prizes that will get them even closer to the game This partnership means we can continue to enhance the match day experience in a way that only Bundy can NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said: “Bundaberg Rum has been a loyal partner of rugby league for many years We look forward to working together on creating great experiences for our fans.” The partnership kicks off this weekend alongside the first Bundaberg Rum Super Saturday of the season and will be complemented with a national media campaign where Bundy will be back on air and in OOH with its ‘Forever Classic’ brand platform is all about making good times with mates timeless classic products and serves – bringing to life Bundy Bear’s cheeky and showing how a Bundy is best enjoyed amongst mates NRL Judiciary Report: Preston to plead not guilty; Cotter banned 'I was a mess' - Emotional Allan makes his NRL return NRL Casualty Ward: More drama for Bunnies; Guler suffers dislocation 'I couldn't sleep': Fogarty determined to repay Stuart before exit A Bundaberg resident or visitor is walking into the working week as a multi-millionaire after winning more than $3.3 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw but they may have yet to discover their good fortune The mystery Wide Bay winner held one of the six division one winning entries nationally in the Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4547 on 15 February Each division one winning entry scored $3,333,333.34 Officials from The Lott are eagerly waiting for the ticketholder to check their ticket and come forward The winning entry was purchased at Chippindalls Newsagency Chippindalls Newsagency owner Peter Heaps said it was super exciting to have sold a division one winning entry worth $3.3 million “It was great news to hear that we had sold a division one prize in Saturday Gold Lotto,” Peter said and we’re all feeling on cloud nine.” “We’ve been telling as many of our customers as we can that we’ve sold a division one winning entry “I think our customers will want to know that we sold a division one winning entry and I’m sure it will make them happy it has been a while since we sold a division one winning ticket “We’ve sold two or three in the last 20 years so we’re really pleased to add another to the tally The Lott spokesperson Anna Hobdell said she hoped the region’s latest division one winner checked their ticket and would come forward soon “Our elusive winner is likely oblivious to the fact they’ve won more than $3.3 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw and become a newly-minted multi-millionaire,” Anna said “We’re urging anyone who purchased a Saturday Gold Lotto ticket from Chippindalls Newsagency to check their tickets today!” Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE! 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From a community-focused developer to a young hero a charitable duo and a brave volunteer group this year’s Australia Day Award winners have come from all walks of life and experiences the 2025 ceremony celebrated the incredible contributions of the region’s residents Bundaberg Mayor Helen Blackburn said the award winners “Volunteers and community-minded individuals often go unrecognised yet they are the unsung heroes who shape our future and I believe it is important that we join together to celebrate their contributions,” she said “Their dedication has had a positive impact whether supporting the marginalised,boosting our local economy “Their contributions make our community stronger and more connected making the Bundaberg Region an even better place to live said the process of choosing the winners had been a heart-warming experience “Reading through the nominations is both humbling and inspiring,” she said “From volunteers dedicating their time to care for others to individuals sharing their skills to empower and uplift and community groups driving positive change across the region these awards shine a light on the incredible humans who make Bundaberg such a vibrant and compassionate place to live.” Bill Moorhead has been an integral part of the Bundaberg community for over 30years dedicating his time and efforts to supporting the region he loves Bill has created more residential blocks in Bundaberg than anyone else providing countless locals with a place to call home But his contributions extend far beyond development lending his expertise to bird surveys in sensitive local areas and he’s always willing to help identify birds for residents and provided ongoing input into local fixtures Bill also co-founded the Bundaberg Business Lunch raising funds for the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal and generously supports many other community organisations Bill’s commitment to sustainability is demonstrated in his latest project He made the decision to leave the oceanfront undeveloped allowing the community to enjoy the natural beauty including views of passing whales and the endangered loggerhead turtle His efforts in water-sensitive urban design have earned two consecutive awards for sustainability and regional development the rehabilitation of the old Bundaberg Quarry with local groups helping to plant native trees named Charlotte’s Wood in honour of his daughter Charlotte who passed away from leukemia is a lasting tribute to her love for nature and Bill’s legacy of giving back to the community Gin Gin’s Jack Daw has shown extraordinary courage he and his father heroically saved a man from a burning vehicle just moments before it was fully engulfed Jack is deeply involved in emergency services—he is SES Bundaberg’s ‘Probationary Member of the Year,’ a volunteer firefighter with both the Gin Gin and Tirroan Rural Fire Brigades and an Emergency Services Cadet with PCYC Gin Gin He also co-organised the 2024 Gin Gin and Region Christmas Parade he volunteers as a presenter on Gin Gin 104.9FM radio and leadership set an outstanding example foryouth in our region His dedication to public safety and community service makes him a truly deserving candidate for recognition the judging panel made an exception to honour Margaret and Barry Cochrane for their extraordinary service to the Childers community the Childers locals have dedicated themselves to charitable and voluntary work bringing their extensive experience from careers in the RAAF Their leadership spans numerous committees and the Isis RSL Commemorative Organising Committee their guiding principle has always been: ‘How can we help?’ or fostering community spirit through events like the Multicultural Festival and ANZAC Day Their unwavering commitment to service makes them truly deserving of recognition is a Bundaberg-based men’s health charity dedicated to suicide prevention the organisation focused on creating Brave Place safe spaces at Oodies Café engaged in more than one thousand conversations and distributed more than three thousand ‘How to Help a Mate’ cards Through pop-up events and outreach in high-risk areas Brave Brothers is breaking the stigma around men’s health ensuring that more men have a safe space to talk and seek support I would have preferred the Australia Day Award be held on January 🐥26th which is Australia Day Please table the strong support for Australia Day awards to be held on Australia Day promising another uplifting community choir experience for all Hosted by Bridges Health & Community Care and led by well-known local musician and choir leader Christie Jacobsen this year’s Big Sing will take place on Tuesday 4 March from 7 to 9 pm at the Shalom Performing Arts Precinct and is open to anyone aged 16 and over “You don’t need any level of singing experience to join in a community event like this,” said Christie “You don’t need to be able to read music “We will be learning part harmonies to a very well-known song and then coming together at the end to sing as one uplifting experience and a tonne of fun.” The Bundaberg event for 2024 was rescheduled to this new date after its cancellation due to the passing of Christie’s daughter Isla with the feature song being “Lanterns” by Birds of Tokyo an anthem of resilience and self-determination paired with Isla’s and Christie’s shared love for the band “there was no doubt but to embody the spirit of the song and bring the Big Sing back in 2025,” said Christie The band has endorsed the use of its song to promote positive mental health aligning perfectly with the event’s focus on wellbeing and connection Bridges CEO Sharon Sarah explained why the mental health service organisation decided to host The Big Sing event “Our organisation sees participation in arts and culture as essential to wellbeing,” said Bridges CEO Sharon Sarah “We want to provide opportunities for people to engage proactively in their mental health “The sense of community and connection that happens at The Big Sing is truly inspiring.” Bridges is delivering this event as part of its commitment to creative wellbeing initiatives which include transforming the former Bundaberg Fire Station into Precinct 58 “The Big Sing is an event for everyone,” Sharon said “We’ve had people turn up saying they were dragged along by a friend or partner only to end the night telling us how much they loved it “The energy in the room is incredible.” Tickets for the event are $10 and available online through Humanitix Limited-edition T-shirts will also be available for $30 to help support Bridges’ creative wellbeing initiatives like the Big Sing These can be pre-purchased with tickets to be picked up on the night Cost: $10 (plus booking fee), available through Humanitix The Big Sing is an event proudly presented by Bridges Health & Community Care in partnership with Bundaberg Today Bargara Headlands Estate and Cr John Learmonth There will be plenty of information available when the RDE – Regional Disability Expo This event is a lifeline for people living with disabilities in regional areas and their dedicated caregivers who often face challenges in accessing resources and support services available in larger cities The main issue here is a lack of awareness about local services leaving these individuals with no choice but to travel long distances to metropolitan areas But did you know that there are more resources available than many realise Event organiser Sharon Fulwood believes it is just a matter of knowing where to find them “We have an informative day planned,” she said “The expo will feature a wide array of services and suppliers catering to the disability and aged care sectors NDIS services and health services for individuals of all ages.” Let’s Talk Events (LTE) is a specialised event management company dedicated to organising events like this one to bring people together eliminate barriers and provide essential services products and support options to individuals with disabilities “Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the wealth of resources available to you and your loved ones,” Sharon said “Join us at the RDE – Regional Disability Expo with Bonus Seniors Expo 28 March at the PCYC “We look forward to seeing you there!” Bundaberg RDE- Regional Disability Expo Date: Friday 28 March 2025Venue: PCYC To register your FREE attendance click here. More news: Another successful Move it Expo across the line A variety of essential work and projects were underway in January including road and footpath repairs as well as the completion of the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct shelters Below is a summary of the key activities completed by Bundaberg Regional Council More: December upgrades for Bundaberg Region business and government representatives came together in late 2024 to brainstorm ideas to help regional schools better prepare students for employment The Bundaberg Youth Roundtable aimed to determine the skills most desired by employers and identify future workforce needs to ensure the vocational learning curriculum was meeting industry requirements The discussion was facilitated by Regional Business HQ for Bundaberg Regional Council as part of Council’s Bundaberg Jobs Commitment initiative and Queensland Department of Education as part of their innovative Bundaberg Education Precinct Pilot Bundaberg Region Mayor Helen Blackburn said the roundtable captured important information that would provide local insights and priorities for the Department of Education “The discussion gave industry professionals the chance to influence the real world skills students are taught through vocational and work study programs,” Mayor Blackburn said and the percentage of our population nearing retirement age highlights an increasing demand for the next generation of skilled workers to join the regional workforce “The opportunity to provide this input will create many positives but also for the industry that will benefit as a result of this work being implemented locally.” A cross-section of industry and business attended the workshop which included structured breakout sessions to ensure every voice was heard From the information collated across the day the group identified ten key attributes and skills valued most by potential employers communication skills and problem solving ability adaptability and being self-motivated were also pinpointed as desirable attributes in a prospective employee and accountability rounded out the top ten attributes employers were looking for in young people joining the workforce The Bundaberg Jobs Commitment is a Bundaberg Regional Council initiative connecting employers with young people to inspire and assist students making decisions for life after they leave school To learn more about the Bundaberg Jobs Commitment, visit the project page What we are really down on is small business owners As many of them retired early after making there money to refill places like the arcades There is more incentives to help small business get going these days including Note this list is a heading list clicking on each industry will provide some further break down inside of the industry We need places to live & motels built there’s also a shopping prescient at Kepnock that has expansion in mind New hospital & master plans on the agenda There’s a huge amount more that has been green lit by council already in private construction It’s clear that construction has a extremely bright future in Bundaberg Hervey Bay has similar plans & could also use with the boost If the LNP gets in put Bundabergs hand up for a Nuclear power plant think of the jobs I bet they’d pay excellent to work at the power plant Also switch your JSA if you don’t find the one you are with helpful it’s quite easy If your JSA has not successfully got you into work in 6 months they are not doing a very good job I feel it should be our responsibility as a region to help create both business success & jobs That we should shop local in a store don’t buy from the internet unless you have to see the local tourist attractions first before expanding including booking into a local motel dine out or order takeaway a reasonable amount treat our sleeves to services like laser clinic use renovate our homes to increase there value using local trades people If those of us who can afford to spend more did it would help create the jobs that we need into the future Remember the internet shop dose not hire you or your kids Almost all the advertised jobs are on JORA look there It’s likely about getting your name out there so you can start getting training & experience Try doing something out of the box to boost your chances what I usto do was print menus I developed for the restaurants I worked at and put them in peoples mail boxes How about some of you make a local property/ business investment company Join the business & home development effort This influx of new residents post COVID appear to be opening up all sorts of Businesses to add to opportunity They should also be putting more demand on existing businesses as well I’m already getting heaps more work & it should continue to increase Is there a way we can turn this AI & Crypto thing into jobs for the kids Sounds like alot of money is being spent on it IT is a poor employer in our region but that could change Some of you should really think about opening business as well E-sports & ray-tracing you’d think there would be demand for PC repair & PC upgrade shops Perhaps internet cafes as well with upgraded gaming/streaming capable PCs Lukey PC Repairs has a huge building maybe they might need staff There’s also a number of established companies in Australia already if you are willing to travel The annual Welcome Baby Celebration gives new parents the opportunity to welcome their baby as a valued member of the Bundaberg Region community participants will receive a Welcome Baby Gift Pack with a signed certificate from the Bundaberg Region Mayor Participants will also have the opportunity to have a photo with their new baby and the Mayor your child must be 18-months old or younger on the day of the event and you must be a resident of the Bundaberg Region How to register for the Welcome Baby Celebration 2025 Welcome Baby Celebrations will be held in Bundaberg Please make sure to select the correct location you would like to receive your Welcome Baby Gift Pack and certificate BundabergWelcome Baby Celebration will be held in conjunction to Flourish Family Fun Day | Thursday 3 July 2025 | Alexandra Park (Next to Alexandra Park Zoo) please contact Council’s Community Development Unit on 07 4130 4150 or email comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au Other news: New Containers for Change vending machine The Bundaberg Region is likely to experience severe coastal hazards today and into the weekend resulting from Tropical Cyclone Alfred with the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) moving to Lean Forward While the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest Tropical Cyclone Information Bulletin advises there is increasing confidence that Alfred will stay offshore severe coastal hazards remain likely for the Bundaberg Region At 4 pm on Friday 28 February 2025 the Bundaberg Region LDMG moved to Lean Forward This is an operational state prior to ‘stand up’ during which the LDMG will maintain a heightened level of situational awareness and operational readiness particularly those in coastal localities between Baffle Creek and the mouth of the Burrum River As a precaution we ask that residents do not access boat ramps or beaches from 28 February until the cyclone threat passes Some parks assets like water taps and barbecues which are very close to the coastline have been temporarily turned off Local Disaster Management Group Chair Mayor Helen Blackburn said the region’s current concern was larger than normal wave activity “We’ve met this morning with the state disaster management group and we’ve all been briefed on what’s happening and what the possible scenarios are,” Mayor Blackburn said but we don’t expect the cyclone to cross the coast [at this stage] some rain and certainly some larger than normal wave activity “That’s our biggest threat at this stage is the coastal erosion so we ask people to stay away from the beaches and stay away from boat ramps “Make sure that anything that is loose is put into sheds or put away so that you don’t have potential projectiles in your backyards “It’s important to try to make sure that you’ve got your disaster preparedness for your family For the full cyclone advice update click on emergency news on the disaster dashboard: https://disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/ For all current warnings go to: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/index.shtml?ref=hdr Other news: Safety works completed ahead of weather In the Mighty name of Jesus ( the king of kingdom and Lord of Lords … I come against this cyclone and COMMAND you to soften down and as Jesus valmed storns so we who have his authority command A Bundaberg man held the only division one winning entry nationally in Powerball draw 1503 on Thursday bolstering his overall win to $10,313,821.10 The man said he felt like crying after the enormity of his win was confirmed by an official from The Lott but I was up watching the football,” he said The man said he would seek advice from a professional and invest the money carefully “We’ll invest it wisely and sit back and enjoy life “My wife and I have worked hard all our lives “I’m not going to be one of those people who lose it all “All I’ve ever wanted is to not stress about money and this means we won’t have to worry about that anymore “I think I’ll just be talking to the missus for the next couple of hours.” Other news: New driving school kicks into gear but the page you requested could not be found Local Sites Subscribe to Queensland Police News Answers submitted on this optional form will be used only to send you the newsletter you request. We will not give this information to third parties without your consent, unless required by law.More information about privacy Recruiting Look To The Stars Acknowledgement of Country Residents and visitors can discover more about the Bundaberg Region’s hidden historical gems as part of this year’s Australian Heritage Festival with a month-long program of open days and activities sure to awaken the curiosity of history lovers across the region Bundaberg Regional Council’s Arts and Heritage portfolio spokesperson Councillor John Learmonth said the festival was a chance to celebrate the region’s rich history “From the heritage streetscapes of Bundaberg and Childers to the pioneer history of Gin Gin and surrounds the region has a wealth of historical interest,” Cr Learmonth said “As part of Council’s heritage festival activities visitors will have the opportunity to see inside unique and interesting buildings usually closed to the general public “There are also some wonderful community groups with activities planned around the region that are well worth checking out.” Council’s range of activities throughout the festival includes a School of Arts open day on Saturday 3 May, when visitors can take a self-guided tour of the State heritage-listed building Fairymead House will be offering guided tours each Tuesday during the festival, and while at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, visitors can see the historic ‘swaggie tree’ Bundaberg Masonic Building will be open on the weekend of 26 and 27 April for self-guided tours inside one of Bundaberg’s architectural gems Bundaberg North Railway Museum will open every Saturday during the festival providing fascinating insights into rail history including the chance to get up close to restored rolling stock Childers Heritage Day on Saturday 10 May will see community groups and organisations hold activities at 16 heritage sites across the town To help attendees plan their visits, Council and community events are listed on the Australian Heritage Festival website I come across old reports dealing with the School of Arts I now send these directly to the Heritage People Starting to collect Cemetery Letters and other Institutions Reece has announced the grand opening of a new multisite branch at 16 Lillian Crescent in Bundaberg The purpose-built ‘super branch’ is home to four distinct Reece businesses including a state-of-the art bathrooms showroom catering to the unique needs of various commercial and residential trades in the area Actrol Bundaberg and Reece Plumbing Bundaberg will move to the new location and will be joined by two new Reece branches – Reece Irrigation & Pools and Reece Civil Before the opening of the Bundaberg location the nearest Irrigation & Pools and Civil branches were approximately 300 km away in South East Queensland General Manager of Operations Ben Counsel said the Wide Bay Burnett region was continuing to grow in importance to the Queensland economy with increasing investment in infrastructure and services to support the growing population “We are committed to being where our customers need us to be and it made sense to build a large multisite to appropriately service the region’s growing needs,” Ben said “From large-scale infrastructure projects grocery refrigeration to irrigation systems and more Reece Bundaberg is looking forward to supporting the development of the community and surrounds.” The new site will provide the region with increased access to a wide variety of quality products and a dedicated team of experts across multiple industries Reece Civil brings a comprehensive offering from civil infrastructure through to commercial plumbing and a support and supply chain network The team supports customers from planning through to the installation of projects Reece Civil is a specialised distributor primarily supporting major water telecommunications and electrical piping projects Reece Irrigation & Pools offers industry expertise for the pool builder and pool service tech markets as well as the landscaper and horticulture markets Reece Irrigation & Pools Bundaberg will offer our Queensland customers access to a range of leading brands Irrigation & Pools and Civil branches are open Monday to Friday from 6 am to 4.30 pm Actrol is open from 7 am to 4.30 pm weekdays with plumbing also available on Saturdays from 7.30 am to 12 pm Other news: January upgrades for Bundaberg Region Sarina Russo was telling me that a guy who works for them got over 1500 people employed in 1 week Credit: LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGEPrime Minister Anthony Albanese jetted into Bundaberg late Saturday morning to sell his second hot-button election issue of the day - “Buy Australian.” The visit to the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Brewery comes ahead of the US’s so-called “liberation day” on April 2 when the Labor Government is bracing for a fresh round of punishing tariffs that have the potential to knock its economic messaging off kilter Mr Albanese earlier this month invoked the phrase “buy Bundy” after US President Donald Trump refused to exempt Australian steel and aluminium from his tariff regime slapping 25 per cent taxes on Australian products The PM stressed this would be more constructive than retaliatory tariffs that would fuel domestic inflation Labor has since launched a $20m campaign to encourage more Australian companies to buy locally made products and support more local manufacturers and producers to get Australian Made certification representing 40,000 jobs and a combined annual revenue of around $8 billion After a tour of the factory on Saturday and sampling its goods he raised one of the company’s soft drinks to urge “buy Australian folks for Australian jobs.” “We want to celebrate what is here when you combine it with another Bundy product the world’s best Dark and Stormy as well,” said Mr Albanese Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox they know straight away which products are made in Australia good for the local community and good for Australia.” It is feared that a second round of tariffs this week could impose an even more punishing levy on Australia’s agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors Details of the new tariff wave under the “Fair and Reciprocal Trade Plan” are still under wraps but the White House has suggested it will target any rules it considers “unfair.” This could mean Washington will take aim at several Australian domestic policies including bio-security rules that govern food imports and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) undermining his healthcare message ahead of the election “We’ve put a very clear message to anyone who’s listening our PBS is not up for negotiations.” Bundaberg’s Hinkler seat most recently represented by former LNP member Keith Pitt is safely held by the Coalition and Mr Albanese’s message was targeted at national concerns over external economic shocks and global instability “Aussie shoppers love to buy Australian products made by Aussie workers where they can,” he said “They also love the idea that buying Australian helps the country stand on its own two feet.” Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T