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Plans for superclinic go through

THE GP superclinic promised for Bundaberg moved two significant steps closer yesterday.
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Fast trip to attract tourists

BUNDABERG could be on track for “many, many millions” of tourist dollars if John Clayton has his way.
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Volunteers win state award

BUNDABERG'S Annie Roe and Cliff Appo are among just 15 people statewide to have been recognised for their volunteer contribution to the community.

Firies to get a new truck

THE Elliott Heads Rural Fire Brigade will get one of six new heavy support tankers, as part of the state government's Supporting Our Heroes campaign.

Couple loses $10,000 in scam

KARL and Joy Schneeloch are embarrassed about losing almost $10,000 to an internet scam, but they also want to warn other people who may be targeted.
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Man found slumped over wheel

A MAN was found slumped over his steering wheel with bags of white powder and marijuana on the vehicle's floor, a court was told.

Gift in spotlight at parliament

BUNDABERG model boat builder Bob Hillier found himself in an unusual spotlight at state parliament yesterday when the Ministerial Gifts Register was tabled.

Publican hits out at industry

CHILDERS publican Dennis Corliss and his wife Pam are more than $230,000 poorer but the pair has vowed to put it behind them.
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Nurse assaulted for offering limo

A MAN punched a nurse and threatened to “get him” after being offered a limousine to take him home, a court was told.

Fire on island closes bridge

THE Tallon Bridge was closed to traffic for a short time yesterday after a grassfire took hold on an inaccessible island in the Burnett River.

Bunnings shifts trade focus

BUNNINGS has announced it plans to open new trade distribution centre in Bundaberg as the axe falls on the company's truss and wall frames manufacturing plant.

Mayors to test cooking skills

A COOK-OFF between mayors Lorraine Pyefinch and Joy Jenson to test their Masterchef skills will be one of the highlights of the revamped Lighthouse Festival.

Sexual assault in the supermarket

THE sentencing of a man who sexually assaulted a woman doing her groceries continued yesterday after delays while a court waited for psychiatric reports.

Qld Health downplay superbug fears

QUEENSLAND Health has downplayed fears a virulent antibiotic-resistant bug is loose in Bundaberg Hospital.

Man had no right to smack girl, 3

A MAGISTRATE told a Maroochydore man he had no right to discipline a three-year-old Bundaberg girl who was waving a small Aussie flag in his face.