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ABC Wide Bay

Locality: Bundaberg, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4155 4911

Address: 58 Woongarra St 4670 Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Dowsett's Double Dip this time features James Reyne taking on Paul Kelly. Who would you like to hear two songs back to back from on ABC Wide Bay? To vote just write 'Kelly' or 'Reyne' in comments.

24.01.2022 Dowsett's Double Dip this time features Little River Band taking on Jimi Hendrix. Who would you like to hear two songs back to back from on ABC Wide Bay? To vote just write 'River' or 'Hendrix' in comments.

24.01.2022 It’s a victory for common sense.

24.01.2022 WOW! Michael Hilton and his mate Chris Venn were off Double Island Point when a baby whale shark swam up to say hi. Beautiful.

24.01.2022 The makeup of the sand island makes our work difficult and we share the communities concerns, but we’ll continue to work around the clock to minimise the impact on K’gari. Shout out to the 30 crews fighting the blazes on Fraser Island (K’gari). Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES, QPWS and the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation personnel are working together. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES

23.01.2022 Pineapple gets the chop.

23.01.2022 ‘Wish you were here!’

23.01.2022 Mates release 3 metre tiger shark When a group of Agnes Water locals spotted a tiger shark tangled in their fishing line, they leapt into action to rescue the giant and return it back to the ocean. Brandon Hornby says the community worked together to carefully release the amazing shark but it is a reminder the predators do come close to shore during turtle season. ... Brandon Hornby

23.01.2022 The ABC's Chief Election Analyst Antony Green has called the seat of Callide in favour of Colin Boyce MP - Member for Callide. Live results here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/qld/2020/guide/call/

22.01.2022 There's nothing like the innovation of farmers. These Bundaberg family farms are thinking outside the box to overcome tough times. Watch the full story this Sunday.

22.01.2022 Day two of summer in Tassie. : Great Lake General Store Via ABC Hobart

21.01.2022 Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Treasurer Cameron Dick will join local MPs to launch the Far North Queensland Economic Recovery Plan.

21.01.2022 The ABC's Chief Election Analyst Antony Green has called the seat of Burnett in favour of Stephen Bennett MP. Live results here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/qld/2020/guide/burn/

19.01.2022 Cane growers will finally get their day in court after two and a half years of waiting.

19.01.2022 Today we say thanks to the fire fighters who protected life and property one year ago at Woodgate Woodgate Rural Fire Brigade: It's a year ago today that we responded to a 'small' grass fire in the national park, a fire that eventually burnt for weeks, threatened property in Walkers Point, the Kinkuna Estate and down Heidkes Road along the Gregory River and badly impacted on much of the national park behind our town. That no property was lost is a testiment to the many volunteer and professional emergency service responders from many services and organisations who came to our assistance from far and wide.

19.01.2022 Gympie’s food ambassador has been axed.

19.01.2022 Today we remember police who have lost their lives doing their job This year in Australia, four police officers didn't come home from work: Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Senior Constable Kevin King, Constable Glen Humphris and Constable Josh Prestney. Lost but never forgotten.

19.01.2022 #LIVE: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is holding a press conference in Mackay.

19.01.2022 Dowsett's Double Dip this time features Kylie Minogue taking on Missy Higgins. Who would you like to hear two songs back to back from on ABC Wide Bay? To vote just write 'Missy' or 'Kylie' in comments.

19.01.2022 #LIVE: Deputy Premier Steven Miles is providing an update on COVID in Queensland.

19.01.2022 HOW GOOD IS THIS?! In case you missed this fantastic news earlier today - for the first time since June 9, Australia has no locally acquired cases of COVID-19. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has praised health care workers and the Australian public for the milestone. ... MORE: https://ab.co/3jSICdG

18.01.2022 Great chance to spot mantas The southern Great Barrier Reef is putting on a show!

18.01.2022 Roadie work experience life-changing for a young country Queenslander. LISTEN: Kai Tapera from Gladstone explains how being a rock 'n' roll intern on the Festival of Small Halls tour could help him in the future.

18.01.2022 Retiring after 44 years of service Burnett Heads State School has been at the centre of Betty Reid's life. She has worked as a teacher aide for 44 years at the school she attended as a child. LISTEN: Mrs Reid shares her incredible memories of Burnett Heads State School

18.01.2022 We've been waiting MONTHS for this day! As of this morning, Queensland borders are now open to all of NSW and Victoria. Hope you enjoy the stay

18.01.2022 THE QUEENSLAND BORDER IS NOW OPEN TO VICTORIA AND GREATER SYDNEY What will this mean for you? Will you be hitting the road? Making room for visitors? Reunion on the cards or catching up on business? READ MORE: https://ab.co/2Jsiqda

18.01.2022 The ABC's Chief Election Analyst Antony Green has called the seat of Hervey Bay in favour of Adrian Tantari Live results here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/qld/2020/guide/herv/

18.01.2022 "We are going to be watching that extremely closely." Residents at Fraser Island's (K'Gari) Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village have been told to prepare to leave and the state's Fire and Emergency Services Minister has responded to calls for a review as bushfires travel south.

18.01.2022 Eerie skies at Inskip Point QFES is advising smoke from the Fraser Island (K'gari) bushfire will affect air quality on the mainland in coming days.

17.01.2022 The ABC's Chief Election Analyst Antony Green has called the seat of Gympie in favour of Tony Perrett Live results here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/qld/2020/guide/gymp/

17.01.2022 Business owners - are you struggling to find willing workers? While unemployment is high, some employers are telling us they're at their "wit's end" trying to recruit.

16.01.2022 "Gee, it must be Christmas in July, and then August, and then September as well." Christmas has come early with parts of the Wide Bay Burnett welcoming an influx of tourists.

16.01.2022 47 degrees for three days in a row

15.01.2022 Labor ahead but too close to call in Bundaberg

15.01.2022 A fire ban across the Wide Bay Burnett will be in place until next Monday due to forecast hot and windy conditions and low humidity. Get the details from our local news team

14.01.2022 Britain to begin vaccinating for COVID-19 next week.

14.01.2022 It's a Bundy thing Gillian Colasimone

14.01.2022 Fraser Island fire closes camping spots

14.01.2022 #LIVE: We’re hearing from Annastacia Palaszczuk the day after her Queensland election victory. More:

14.01.2022 "We find that people are making that tree change out to the rural areas and they're getting 5 or 6 acres [2 hectares] and they want something they want some animals.

13.01.2022 "Not our first rodeo" Cyclone Imogen crosses land, bringing heavy rain and power outages to the Gulf of Carpentaria.

13.01.2022 The ABC's Chief Election Analyst Antony Green has called the seat of Maryborough in favour of Bruce Saunders. Live results here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/qld/2020/guide/mary/

12.01.2022 HAVE YOU SEEN HAIL DAMAGE LIKE THIS? A massive storm with "life-threatening" hail ripped through Brisbane's south and west on Saturday afternoon. Softball-sized hail damaged properties across several suburbs.

12.01.2022 MUSTERING HELICOPTER CRASH NORTH BURNETT A pilot has managed to free himself from a helicopter crash on a private property at Hawkwood yesterday. It’s believed the man was mustering livestock when the aircraft lost power and crashed into trees.... He was treated by paramedics before being flown to the the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

12.01.2022 VOTING CLOSED - FOLLOW COUNT LIVE ONLINE: https://www.abc.net.au//queensland-election-live-/12811140 RADIO: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/widebay/live/... TV: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NS1413V001S00 FACEBOOK: https://fb.watch/1sSqgvRYpl/ COUNT: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/qld-election-2020/

12.01.2022 #LIVE: Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young will address the Queensland Health response to increased COVID testing.

12.01.2022 The live music return. Low volume, small crowds and a little bit quirky. Listen to the story of a music festival made for these times.

12.01.2022 Aussie bird boom After coming through a tough phase marked by drought and bushfires, some inland Australian bird species are now thriving after a plentiful amount of rain. Read more: https://www.abc.net.au//inland-birds-thrive-after/13024148... John Harrison

11.01.2022 #LIVE: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is holding a press conference in Brisbane.

11.01.2022 SWEET DREAMS WITH THE BIRDS YOU LOVE (to hate?) Queensland artist Jesse Irwin designed this tribute to some of our best-known birds, even if they are not always the most-loved. Which one is your favourite? ... : jesseirwinart

10.01.2022 ABC election analyst Antony Green says he cannot see how the LNP can win the state election. LIVE BLOG: https://ab.co/2TM9AIZ LIVE RESULTS: https://ab.co/35P8fXI

10.01.2022 Who's ready to hit the road with Heather? #BackRoads returns with a new time slot - Thursday 4 February 8pm on ABC TV + iview. You can also catch up on all past and current seasons on iview: https://ab.co/3cqCCZh

10.01.2022 Queenslanders are being urged to reconsider non-essential travel to New South Wales and Victoria. Here are some of the border guidelines: Queensland residents who have been in a declared hotspot (currently Greater Sydney) in the last 14 days must apply for a Queensland Border Declaration Pass before entering Queensland and can only enter Queensland by air and will be directed to quarantine in government arranged accommodation.... Anyone currently in Queensland who has been in Victoria on or since Monday 21 December 2020, should get tested immediately and quarantine at home or their accommodation until receiving a negative COVID-19 test result. Anyone who has been in Victoria on or since 21 December is restricted from entering vulnerable facilities, including aged care facilities, hospitals, disability accommodation and correctional facilities. If you do decide to go to Victoria or New South Wales, you need to be aware of the potential consequences, such as border changes and not making it home to Queensland before hotel quarantine is imposed. If you’re already in Victoria or New South Wales, consider coming home. You can follow the ABC Live Blog for updates: https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-australia-liv/13028864 Queensland Border Restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au//public-health-/border-restrictions

10.01.2022 It’s hot ... but we love the Wide Bay!

09.01.2022 "We've been watching it creep ever closer towards us." One popular Fraser Island campground is now protected from the bushfire, a tourism body backs the review of the fire and a Federal Coalition backbencher hits out at her own Government's plan to make the cashless debit card scheme permanent. Get the details from our local news team ... Supplied: Robyn Finlayson from Fraser Island Gallery See more

09.01.2022 It's a chuckout! What's your little one's fave toy?

09.01.2022 Bundaberg Deputy Mayor says the community deserves to know whether backpacker arsonist will be released from jail and concept designs released for new Bundaberg Hospital. Get all the details from the local news team

09.01.2022 TIN CAN BAY RESIDENTS WITHOUT WATER AS MAINS BURST Gympie Regional Council says multiple water mains have burst in Tin Can Bay this morning leaving many residents without water. Crews are onsite at Dolphin Avenue and Tuna Way working to resolve the issue.... A pop-up drinking water stall has been set up at the Dolphin Arcade in front of the bakery. Council says residents need to be prepared to go without water until at least 5pm today. If you can not access the pop-up stall you can call council on 1300 307 800.

09.01.2022 50 CENT PIECE-SIZED HAIL IN MOUNT PERRY Shiralee Plowman shared these photos with us of hail that fell at her Mount Perry home this evening. She says it's the biggest she's seen.... Did you get hail at your place?

08.01.2022 You won’t make it to NZ mate! Paddle boarders came to the rescue of this kangaroo in Hervey Bay this morning. He had been injured and was swimming out to sea down at Urangan, photographer Sarah Johnson said. ... Hopefully he has found his way to safety. Anyone who comes across the roo and is concerned can contact Wildlife Rescue Fraser Coast.

08.01.2022 With about half of Fraser Island (K'gari) burnt out the Premier has ordered a review

08.01.2022 The push to the bush continues. House prices in regional Australia have risen at a higher annual rate than in capital cities for the first time in more than 15 years, as COVID-19 increases people's desire to live outside the big smoke.

08.01.2022 Fire still burning on Fraser Island (K'gari) The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES and Wildlife Service crews remain on scene at a vegetation fire east of Kingfisher Resort, Fraser Island. The fire broke out earlier today (Monday Sep 28) and is posing no threat to property. ... For the latest warnings from QFES go here: https://bit.ly/3cAJwt3 For everything you need to be prepared for a bushfire, visit ABC Emergency online at www.abc.net.au/emergency/

08.01.2022 Change of plans for holidaymakers Kingfisher Bay Resort will close from Monday, November 30th, through to December 14th. In a statement on Facebook management says it's in line with advice from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES regarding the fire burning on Fraser Island. ... "We value your loyalty and support during this time, and please note that our reservations team are busy contacting all guests, with bookings over the coming days," they said. "Guests will be contacted in order of date of arrival. If your plans have been impacted by the current travel conditions, we will offer you a free date amendment or credit for future travel, regardless of the original booking T&Cs. "We truly appreciate your understanding at this time, and we look forward to welcoming you to Fraser Island very soon."

08.01.2022 A new hospital in Bundaberg will be a landmark project." Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith and Wide Bay Hospital and Health have released the first look at a proposed new hospital. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath says that more than 100 local clinicians, operational staff and community members had been working with health service planners and architects since March 2020 to develop the plans.... You can check out the details and share feedback at pop up sessions in Bundy Tuesday, February 2, 2021: 9.30am -1pm at the Bundaberg Library and between 2pm and 5.30pm at the Bundaberg Hospital (near Café) Wednesday, February 3, 2021: 9am - 5.30pm at Stockland Shopping Centre Thursday, February 4, 2021: 8.30am - 12.30pm at Bundaberg Hospital (near Café) and between 1.30pm - 6pm at Hinkler Central Tuesday, February 9, 2021: 9am - 5.30pm at Stockland Shopping Centre Wednesday, February 10, 2021: 9am - 1pm at Hinkler Central and between 2 - 5.30pm at the Bundaberg Hospital (near Café) Thursday, February 11, 2021: 8.30am - 12.30pm at Bundaberg Hospital (near Café) and between 1.30pm - 4.30pm at Bundaberg Library MORE: https://bit.ly/3akKuZN

07.01.2022 76, 000 hectares have burnt on the World Heritage-listed island (46% of the island). Kingfisher Bay Resort ordered guests to depart the island by 10:30am this morning.

07.01.2022 "We do have $6.7m in this financial year towards a business case, we're now seeing consultation happening so the commitment is very very clear." Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith says the Government is committed to delivering a new Bundaberg Hospital despite no money being allocated in the budget. The LNP is less convinced. Get the details from our local news team

07.01.2022 Guests at Fraser Island's largest resort have been told to leave this morning as a "significant fire" continues to burn with fire crews expecting north-westerly winds and conditions similar to yesterday. The news chopper went up to the island earlier today and sent back this vision. MORE:

07.01.2022 #BREAKING: The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that #LaNiña has formed in the tropical Pacific with climate models suggesting it's likely to remain until at least the end of 2020.

06.01.2022 Fresh juice with no added sugar will be scored lower than diet coke.

06.01.2022 These Bundaberg locals are no ordinary chooks, which is why they get their treats via a Chandelier! Summer explains, "this a fun chicken enrichment activity, keeping chickens happy, healthy, active and challenged. You can use treats such as rocket, spinach and kale, your ideas are only as limited as your imagination!" : Summer Farrelly and Other Projects

06.01.2022 CONNECTING WITH CULTURE THROUGH LANGUAGE How’s this for the start of the school day Eidsvold State School runs the Yumbin health, wellbeing and language program every morning before school.

06.01.2022 SEVEN DAY FIRE BAN FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY A total fire ban has been declared for the council areas of Bundaberg ... North Burnett Cherbourg South Burnett Fraser Coast Gympie WHEN: 11.55pm Monday 30 November until 11.55pm Monday 7 December 2020 A total fire ban means no fires in the open air. All fire permits are cancelled ‘Open air’ means anywhere outside, including a deck, balcony, courtyard or park. Includes cities and towns. Penalties apply for breaking the rules. More info from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES : https://bit.ly/2VjdlXb

05.01.2022 Smoke covers the sky at Fraser Island Fire crews are working to contain a large bushfire burning to the north of Lake Bowarrady in the vicinity of Awinya Road. Some roads and campgrounds at the northern end of Fraser Island have been closed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services. ... People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. : Garry Brockley

04.01.2022 #LIVE: Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington is making an announcement in Rockhampton this morning.

03.01.2022 We’re getting the latest COVID-19 update from Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles

03.01.2022 Hope for Fraser Island

02.01.2022 Happy Birthday ABC Rural!

01.01.2022 Friends of a Taiwanese backpacker, whose body was discovered four days after a car crash, say he was returning from Brisbane when he went missing.

01.01.2022 "They have ruined it for everyone. Fraser Island(K'gari) holidaymakers unleash anger at those responsible for the alleged illegal campfire that is believed to have led to the destruction of 76,000 hectares of bushland. The fires have forced Kingfisher Resort on the island to close for two weeks and guests have been asked to leave. They have begun arriving back on the mainland this morning.... Nicole Hegarty