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A recap of this week's top stories and a deep dive into the issues that matter across the Wide Bay Burnett.
Episodes
This week ... backlash over removing fluoride from Gympie's water.
Why the Bundaberg Mayor has headed to China.
The new plan to grow food and beverage manufacturing.
And conservationists weigh in on the Borumba Pumped Hydro project.
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In this week's episode.....we update you with the latest news on a possible coal mine near Bundy.
The Gympie Bruce Highway bypass party slammed.
An Australia first battery facility moving ahead in Maryborough.
And big wins for our Queensland Country rugby league players.
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In this week's episode....you'll find out all you need to know about snake season.
Local health workers acknowledged at an awards night.
Kids learning how to be responsible anglers.
And a local rugby league player will run out for the Queensland Country women's team against City this weekend.
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This week ... a major police operation targeting the illegal movement of firearms.
Battles for the RFS on and off the fire grounds.
The Federal Government called on to back the Bruce Highway.
And why more people are taking up Muay Thai.
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In today's episode, the truckies call for urgent repairs to the Bruce Highway
Our region will be home to a Greater Glider Forest Park
The Gympie CWA celebrates 100 years
And a local legend crowned Queensland's SES Member of the Year
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This week in your local news wrap:
- The "chaotic crash" that closed the Bruce Highway for 24 hours
- A rehabilitation service marks 30 years
- Catch up with the lead singer of The Whitlams on the band's transition into country
- And Bundaberg to host its first Legends of League game
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In today's episode ... A 12 hour stand off in Hervey Bay.
The Gympie Music Muster is in full swing and we take you there.
Medical students get a taste of country living.
And our local legend has worked for Qld Rail for 60 years but isn't sure when he'll retire.
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This week....the tele-chemo program expands to more rural hospitals.
The Gympie Muster continues to grow while other music festivals falter.
The High School students dishing up a feast in Gympie.
And we speak to celebrity chef Justine Schofield ahead of her first trip to Bundy.
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In today's episode,
A major police operation hits the region.
Tourism operators concerned about the impact of the Gympie bypass.
The service keeping party goers safe in Bundaberg.
And this week's local legend is a police officer who's retiring after 42 years in the job.
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This week we check out the $450-million resort approved for Hervey Bay
A new project to drive down loneliness
A major sporting event locked in for Bundaberg
And the Gympie CWA turns 100.
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This week in your local news fix...
- A teenager pleads guilty to all charges related to a triple fatality at Maryborough
- Gympie residents hit with a 9.3% rate hike
- How medical students are giving back to the Bundaberg community
- Fishing equipment injuring wildlife on K'gari
- And the rugby league program improving parents' behaviour on the ...
In today's local news fix:
- What changes to the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme means for locals
- Contention over the future of the Cooloola Recreation Area
- A two-day operation to save a stranded humpback off Hervey Bay
- And cycling takes over Bundaberg
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A former police officer, who investigated more than 500 fatal crashes, calls for urgent highway upgrades.
The push to incorporate artificial intelligence in businesses.
A Cooloola Coast family owned supermarket to open in the Mary Valley.
And how locals could be part of the 2025 Academy Awards.
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Welcome back to your local news fix.
In this week's episode we get a breakdown of the new Queensland Fire Department and what it means for local firefighters.
You'll also hear from the former Gympie Deputy Mayor and the remarkable journey of his Melbourne Cup winning race horse.
Meet the region's first Special Constable.
And we chat to two women chasing country music stardom.
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In today's episode,
The research project focused on improving opportunities for local South Sea Islanders.
Find out about whale snot as we preview the start of the whale watching season in Hervey Bay.
An Aussie-first medical program extended in the Wide Bay.
And future country music stars fine tuning their craft in Gympie.
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In today's episode, how a controversial nuclear plan will impact the region.
Advice to locals ahead of the fire season.
A teenager reunited with the aeromedical team that helped save his life.
And the Gympie Rattler launches the 'Buy a Sleeper' program.
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In today's episode we find out what the State Budget means for our region.
The updated cost for the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre is revealed.
A major disruption to drug distribution in the Wide Bay-Burnett.
Details about the research project aiming to protect Aussie wildlife and local drivers.
And this week's local legend is co-Founder of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Cliff Fleming AM.
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On the podcast this week … a new lease on life for an ageing gold mine.
What's caused a large sinkhole near a popular camping spot.
RSV leaving a rising number of children in hospital.
And meet the locals of a booming coastal town.
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On the podcast this week … the urgent fight to save rare species within the Mary River.
Locals push to use historic methods to protect hundreds of properties from future floods.
The cane industry optimistic ahead of the 2024 crush.
And we chat to Queensland legend Billy Moore about the local talent in the Maroons squad.
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On the podcast this week....farmers worried about the potential of a coking coal mine in their backyard.
The free mental health service launching in the Wide Bay.
What’s causing young women to suffer in silence and sacrifice their education.
And the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is back after a few tough years.
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