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Margaret and Barry Cochrane were recently named Senior Citizens of the Year for their unwavering commitment to service in the Childers community.

Jack Daw has been named Young Citizen of the Year at the Bundaberg Region Australia Day Awards. Amongst his various volunteering efforts and community participation, he and his father heroically saved a man from a burning vehicle just moments before it was fully engulfed. Read his story ⬇️

Men's health charity Brave Brothers was recognised as Community Group of the Year at the Bundaberg Region’s 2025 Australia Day Awards.

🌊The forecast is mixed for beachgoers this weekend, with mornings looking like the best time to head out for a swim.

Bill Moorhead was celebrated for his 30 years of community service when he was named Citizen of the Year at the Bundaberg Region’s 2025 Australia Day Awards.

Wildlife officers have undertaken a comprehensive investigation involving beach and river patrols, vessel-based spotlighting and a helicopter survey afte multiple reports of a crocodile at Coonarr.