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New hospital road honours local veteran

There’s been a flood of positive comments celebrating the announcement that Carolyn Kennedy, Vietnam War veteran and local nurse, will be honoured as part of Council’s Streets of Remembrance Program. Want to nominate someone for a future street naming? Learn more on Council's website: https://bunrc.au/r/Streets-of-Remembrance

Caitlin proud to be part of aquatic centre

Have you visited the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre yet? Manager Caitlin Hird is proud to oversee a facility that has been built to serve swimmers of all ages and abilities. Read her story ⬇️

Another busy chapter for libraries in 2025

The Bundaberg Region once again showed its love for local libraries with over 560, 000 loans of physical and digital items in 2025. What was your favourite book of the year? 📖

How to: apply to be a food stallholder for Australia Day 2026

Expressions of interest are now open to be an Australia Day stallholder at Council’s 2026 Australia Day event at Nielson Park in Bargara.

Childers embraces new era of visitor welcome

Childers is stepping into an exciting new chapter 🌟 From 2026, the Childers Visitor Information Centre will transition to a community‑led, volunteer‑powered model.

Stallholders wanted for 2026 Move it Expo

Bundaberg is gearing up to showcase the very best in local sport, health and fitness at the 14th annual Move it Expo. This free community exhibition will be held at the Bundaberg Multiplex on Sunday 15 February 2026 from 10...

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