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Tourism boss signs off

Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism general manager James Corvan will finish up at the end of June after a successful stint promoting the region.

THE man credited for turning around the region's tourism industry will semi-retire at the end of June, leaving big shoes to fill.
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Record set to break at Mon Repos

Greg Barnes is very happy with the close to record number of turtle visitors at Mon Repos this season.

DESPITE turtle numbers being lower than recent years, Mon Repos is preparing to welcome a record number of visitors this season.
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Long trek to Cape York

Brad Carron-Arthur takes a rest from his trek from Canberra to Cooktown as he raises funds and awareness for mental health.

THREE pairs of running shoes and 2315km after he set out on an epic run across Australia, Brad Carron-Arthur stopped to visit students in Bundaberg.
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Asia at top of Bundy's itinerary

Flight Centre Sugarland assistant team leader Yasmin Booth reveals the most popular holiday destinations for 2012.

A SENSE of wanderlust and a strong Aussie dollar is sending many Bundaberg people overseas on holidays.
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Bundy region heads for a scorcher

Cody and Blake Wootton cool off at the beach.

BUNDABERG will be one of the hottest places in Queensland tomorrow, as Mother Nature continues to turn up the heat on the Wide Bay region.
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Tourist parks do it tough

Bargara Caravan Park’s Jody and Summah Keen with visitors Ashtyn and Callum Baas. Jody is keeping up the Christmas spirit even though the park’s numbers are down.

BUNDABERG caravan parks have reported a disappointing end to the 2011 tourism season, with Christmas visitor numbers down as much as half on previous years.
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Journey finally ends for yacht

Peter Charles, Mark Clancy and Judy O’Donoghue celebrate receiving their replica trophy, T-shirts, hats and application for next year’s race.

THE last chapter of the Shady Lady has closed after “one hell of a tale” of triumph on the high seas, disaster and finally promises of a bright future.

 

Tank town drawcard

THE 40-tonne decommissioned 1977 Leopard AS1 Main Battle Tank in the heart of the town will soon serve as more than just a tourist attraction.

 

Accolade for Bundy motel

Bundaberg City Motor Inn’s Tom and Glenda Dunphy are over the moon at being voted the best 3½ star Best Western in Australia and New Zealand.

TRAVELLERS will not have to look any further than their own back yard for the best three-and-a-half-star Best Western motel in Australia and New Zealand.

 

Bush trekking to help boost tourism

THOSE looking for an adventure need not look any further than Childers, as residents look to improve tourism by organising an eight-hour bushwalking trek.

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