Bundaberg residents told to evacuate immediately amid major flooding in parts of Queensland The BoM has forecast flooding of the Burnett River at Bundaberg could rise to 7.5 metres by midnight The Guardian - AU · Mar 10
‘Cycling tourism is the next big thing’: the long journey to restore a central Queensland rail trail As retrofitted sections of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail begin to open, cyclists are flocking to what one day promises to be Australia’s longest rail trail – and a 271km opportunity for dwindling townships The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2025
Wide Bay-Burnett gold discovery promises job prospects, exploration opportunities The discovery of gold and copper in Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region has mining industry leaders excited about what it could mean for the state. ABC News · Apr 19, 2023
Large hail, lightning strikes and flash flooding as severe storms hit south-east Queensland after days of hot weather The Bureau of Meteorology said large hail was observed near Toowoomba and storm warnings extend from the Wide Bay and Burnett including Gayndah and Eidsvold, the Lockyer Valley, Gympie and through to Brisbane City. ABC News · Feb 14, 2023
Wide Bay-Burnett mops up after 500mm of rain in matter of days, BOM says four climate factors to blame Wide Bay-Burnett residents are mopping up and monitoring river levels after a drenching of rain. Roads were cut, emergency alerts issued, and dams spilled in a sure sign that La Niña predictions have become a reality. ABC News · Oct 23, 2022
Maryborough residents seek flood relief, roads closed in Gladstone Region, but farmers welcome rain Flood-affected Maryborough residents rush to apply for a Queensland-wide buy-back scheme, as roads are cut in the Gladstone Region after heavy rain overnight — but farmers are celebrating. ABC News · May 13, 2022