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THE WOLF OF BOURBONG STREET
Bundaberg's $61 Million Tax Battle Hits the Courts If Hollywood ever needed a regional Australian spin on The Wolf of Wall Street, the Bundaberg saga might be it. A local Bundaberg couple known for running Queensland Indoor Arenas, Inflatable World, and other indoor...
FRUIT SELLER SAYS NAVIGATING COUNCIL RULES IS IMPOSSIBLE
“I’m Just Trying to Survive” Bundaberg disability pensioner facing court for selling fruit says complex council rules and strict enforcement make it almost impossible for small roadside vendors to earn a living. For more than 20 years, Raymond Aitkin has sold cheap...
BIOTECH BITES BACK
Dose of Gross is Back Just when you thought it was safe to rustle up some grub, the friendly scientists from The Island of Dr. Moreau have been concocting their latest creation. They have been busy blending, brewing, and bio-hacking their latest monstrosity — and word...
Community Invited to Honour Loved Ones at Stockland Hervey Bay
The Fraser Coast community is being invited to take part in the annual Tree of Light tradition at Stockland Hervey Bay this Christmas season. The event, running throughout November and December, allows people to remember loved ones by placing a small ornament on the...
Riding High
Bundaberg’s Motocross Spirit Stronger Than Ever Clinton Moore Bundaberg’s motocross community is celebrating a historic moment thanks to local rider Clinton Moore, who recently landed a world-first 720 trick after more than 15 years of practice, persistence, and hard...
THE GREAT SWINDLE
Permanent Wars, Hidden Money-Printing, and Shrinking Incomes History has a strange rhythm. When nations run out of money or answers, they often find a new enemy. Sometimes that enemy is a country. Other times it’s a disease, a drug, or even the climate. Whatever form...
Bubbles, Bites & Breakouts
Ah, the festive season! That magical time when the champagne flows, the nibblies never end, and your skin starts throwing a quiet little tantrum. Between bubbles, bites and late nights, it’s easy for your gut (and skin) to lose its cool. Here’s the science behind the...
Runway Ready
Teens, Designers, and Local Bundaberg Businesses Unite Bundaberg’s fashion calendar is gearing up for its biggest night of the year as Essence of Elegance returns on February 21, 2026, bringing with it a spectacular blend of style, runway brilliance and community...
BEAUTY REALLY IS AN INSIDE JOB
The fact is your skin doesn’t glow because of a miracle cream or a fancy facial — it glows because you feed it well from the inside out. Your body is an absolute powerhouse, growing, repairing, and renewing millions of skin cells every single day. And to do that job...
BECAUSE BIG BROTHER THINKS YOU CANT LOOK AFTER YOUR OWN NEST EGG
DIY Super, Gold, and Property: Taking Control of Your Retirement The Australian government has strict laws ensuring employers pay workers superannuation. It just warms your heart to know they are looking after you and ensuring you can retire with dignity. Some of you...
FROM CONSOLE TO TRACK – Bundaberg On Road RC Club
Remote Control Racing Puts Players in the Driver’s Seat Have you ever tried getting your kids, or your partner to look up from a video game? The laser focus, the lightning-fast hands on the controller, the shouts of triumph and frustration, it’s almost impossible to...
Volunteers Brew Up Success for Seniors Month
The Pink House The Pink House was a hive of activity on Thursday morning as 50 lucky guests gathered for a free morning tea celebrating Seniors Month. The idea came from dedicated volunteer Anne Williams, who, along with fellow volunteer Leanne, helped bring the event...
GIVE A YOUNG PERSON A LIFE, NOT JUST A DEGREE
The Preparation offers an excellent alternative. For many young Australians, finishing Year 12 is a time of excitement—and anxiety. Exams are over, results are coming in, and the big question looms: “What next?” University has long been promoted as the default path,...
FARMLAND: Australia’s Inflation-Proof, Cash-Flow Powerhouse
Farmland Outperforms All Property Types For Australians looking for a smart way to protect their wealth and generate income, farmland is increasingly proving to be one of the best investments available. Over the past two decades, agricultural land has outperformed all...
FALSE REPORTS: Road Rule Changes Spark Reminder of Real Offences
Recent online reports claiming Queensland drivers could soon be fined for eating, drinking (non-alcoholic beverages), or vaping behind the wheel have been confirmed as false. However, the rumours serve as a timely reminder of legitimate road rules that drivers can be...
MAXIMIZING YOUR PROFIT AT THE POINT OF SALE
Stock, Staff & Signage - are you nailing them? Why invest so much of your hard-earned profits on external advertising if you haven’t perfected the formula at the point of sale? It just doesn’t make sense. In my experience in shopping centre management and...
Bundaberg’s Gem Club Turns 60
60 years of uncovering hidden treasures The Bundaberg Gem and Mineral Society is celebrating 60 years of uncovering hidden treasures, and there’s no better way to mark the milestone than with its annual Bundaberg Gemfair, happening the first weekend of November at the...
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