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Mindful matchbox art helps Bundaberg's Marlies Oakley process floods and COVID

Award-winning Bundaberg artist Marlies Oakley has been hunting for matchboxes — but the only fire she is interested in lighting is a creative spark.

ABC News · Aug 13, 2022

First Nations entrepreneur program 'lights spark' for Bundaberg students

A group of secondary school students from Bundaberg are learning how they have the potential to be the next Elon Musk — and celebrate 60,000 years of their culture.

ABC News · Aug 9, 2022

TikTok crystal cracker releases 'magic' and helps educate millions of viewers

Michael Boon releases ancient "magic" each time he strikes his hammer against a rock — and his TikTok followers can't get enough of it.

ABC News · Aug 5, 2022

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Bulldogs, Cowboys teams announced as NRL fever takes hold in debut Bundaberg clash

The city of Bundaberg is a hive of energy as footy fans prepare for the round 21 NRL clash between the in-form Cowboys and Bulldogs.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

Pacific farm workers who breached visas by working for wrong employers fight to get them back

The 24 workers in regional Queensland breached visa rules by taking on work from unapproved employers. But advocates say they were "vulnerable" due to issues with pay and conditions.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

More than half of regional Australians are not seeking medical help for chronic pain due to isolation, survey finds

More than half of people suffering chronic pain in regional Australia are not getting the right medical help to deal with it due to where they live, a new survey reveals.

ABC News · Jul 31, 2022

Calls for change to army discharge certificates issued under Whitlam government

It's a small piece of paper, but the words written on it changed the course of former serviceman Alan Williams' life. Now he says it is time to "right the wrong".

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

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Patient safety, medication management at Bundaberg Hospital under investigation

The Queensland hospital that was at the centre of two royal commissions investigating the deaths of patients is again under scrutiny, this time for claims that mishandled medications put people at risk.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Bundaberg artist draws inspiration from regional Queensland’s everyday beauty

Is there beauty in the takeaway shop that sells you hot chips and gravy? This artist is intrigued by the little things in life and wants us to stop and take notice as well.

ABC News · Jul 10, 2022

Dennis Jackson celebrates his 100th birthday in Hervey Bay with friends, family, lots of stories

"Ive eaten what I want to eat, and drunk what I want to drink," Dennis Jackson says there's no real secret to hitting a century.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Dad steers vision-impaired son's bid for back-to-back lawn bowls gold

Para-athlete Jake Fehlberg relies on his dad's guidance to launch bowls towards a target he can't see. The partnership has paid off so far as Jake chases Commonwealth Games glory.

ABC News · Jul 1, 2022

Bundaberg Hospital nurses disciplined over allegations of misconduct

A health service executive says "swift and firm action" was taken against four nurses over two separate incidents of alleged misconduct at Bundaberg Hospital.

ABC News · Jun 28, 2022

New Bundaberg Hospital among big winners of the Queensland budget

Funding for a new Bundaberg Hospital has been welcomed but medical professionals say there is an immediate health crisis that needs attention.

ABC News · Jun 22, 2022

Maryborough warehouse transformed to house Gatakers Creative Space for booming arts scene

Once known for its many watering holes, opium dens and brothels, this Queensland town is being transformed into a working space for artists.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

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ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

K'gari (Fraser Island) title deeds handed to traditional owners, the Butchulla people

The Butchulla people say the reclamation of two properties on the island is just the start.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

NRL's newest club the Dolphins invests in Bundaberg Rugby League

The partnership is set to foster the next generation of talent out of the Wide Bay region.

ABC News · May 31, 2022

Plant shortages in regional Queensland as COVID lockdowns and building boom fuels demand

With nurseries struggling to stock shelves, some within the industry are warning green thumbs to be patient after home owners rediscovered backyards during COVID lockdowns.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Employed, reliable and turning 60 - Barbara never thought she would be homeless

Homeless issue could change how Queenslanders should live.

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ABC News · May 20, 2022

Fraser Coast's best dressed bikers suit up and ride off with an important message about prostate cancer

Are these the best-dressed bikies you've ever seen? They're revving their way through the Fraser Coast this weekend to raise awareness for prostate cancer.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Regional doctors call on politicians to end Medicare rebate freeze after election amid GP shortage

Hussain Anjum knows the stress of being the only GP in a regional town, and he's calling on whichever party wins Saturday's federal election to step up and help.

ABC News · May 13, 2022

Is Maryborough's Cistern Chapel the best public toilet in Australia? City goes for gold with throne

The people of Maryborough are flushing with pride as they lift the lid on an ornate Victorian-themed toilet that they hope will tempt tourists to tarry awhile.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2022

Jack Dempsey runs as independent as Hinkler voters rate federal election issues

A "safe" federal LNP seat has become an unexpected battleground where a former state government minister hopes to steal victory from his old party. Here are the issues voters say will matter most.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2022

Hervey Bay's 11yo Pialba Bowls Club player urges youngsters to embrace precision sport

Cooper Sutton is far younger than most of his fellow lawn bowls players, but it is not holding him back from the sport he loves.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Federal election candidates in Hinkler must address youth unemployment, leaders say

Tanya Stevenson knows what young people need to find work. She believes candidates in this Queensland seat held by a Morrison government minister need to rethink their dated ideas.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

ABC Hervey Bay bureau a fresh news voice in Queensland as part of regional media expansion

The local reporting team two of 55 new regionally based staff across the country after a financial deal with digital giants Facebook and Google.

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