Today marks 12 months since Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service launched its COVID-19 vaccination program, with 99 per cent of residents having now received their first dose of the vaccine and more than 93 per cent on their second dose.
It was a lightning show in Bundaberg last night with 450,000 strikes recorded within a 2km radius of the region, which impacted power supply to 10,000 Ergon Energy customers.
The Bundaberg Royal Flying Doctor Service base this week marked 20 years of serving the region and has received a welcome surprise which will increase patient comfort in-flight.