History

Bundaberg Airport retains WWII RAAF features

Bundaberg Airport became a Royal Australian Air Force facility during WWII and some former structures remain on the airport site to this day.

Streets of Remembrance: Mervyn Louis Eastgate

Flight Sergeant Mervyn Louis Eastgate has been honoured through Council’s Streets of Remembrance program. Read his story:

Hinkler House celebrated during heritage festival

To celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival theme ‘connection’ Bundaberg Regional Council is highlighting the region’s link to Bert Hinkler 40 years on from the relocation of his English home.

WWI uniforms get new display cabinet with grant

Two WWI military uniforms will undergo conservation work to be displayed in a new cabinet at Fairymead House thanks to grant funding.

Heritage honoured in Childers store repaint

The long history of 80 Churchill Street, Childers will be honoured with a fresh repaint in a heritage colour scheme.

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