iHeart Wide Bay–Burnett

iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 53 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:33:02 +0000

Ahead today ... claims a popular visa scheme is leading to modern slavery.
The next step to removing fluoride from Gympie's water.
Calls to clear elective surgery wait lists.
And the traditional craft keeping kids on track.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 52 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

In today's episode...

How a Gympie man survived almost 20 hours stranded at sea.

Turtles and tourists return to Mon Repos.

And tonnes of rubbish continually pulled from the Burnett River.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnet: Episode 51 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:15:00 +0000

Coming up today, a local school principal speaks out about online bullying.

Some good and bad news for a couple of major local projects.

A Bundy boy singing the praises of Lifeflight to raise money.

And a Bundy mother and daughter among Queensland nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 50 of your weekly local news wrap

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:38:36 +0000

Coming up today a change of heart about the proposed Bundaberg East Flood Levee.
Why MPs are checking their flight records.
A devastating end in the search for a missing fisherman.
And we take you to Belgium for a special Remembrance Day ceremony.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 49 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:58:11 +0000

In today's episode we break down the State Election results.
A man who killed a dingo with a speargun faces court.
The Australian Anti-Ice Campaign makes its mark in Bundaberg.
And police prepare to increase patrols at 4WD hot spots.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 48 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 01:06:02 +0000

This week, why a widely used herbicide has been banned.
Military police swarm the Cooloola Coast.
Bundy's link to the King of the Mountain.
And reliving the stories of Gympie's past.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett podcast: Episode 47 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 02:13:37 +0000

Today we speak to a political analyst about his predictions for the Queensland election.
How rising domestic violence call outs are affecting police.
The free service that's provided mental health support to hundreds of people.
And happy birthday Gympie!

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett podcast: Episode 46 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:42:26 +0000

In today's episode ... a grim outlook for natural disasters.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service's new pilot training academy opens.
Volunteers working to reduce fatalities.
And an iconic Gympie event returns.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 45 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:30:56 +0000

This week ... backlash over removing fluoride from Gympie's water.
Why the Bundaberg Mayor has headed to China.
The new plan to grow food and beverage manufacturing.
And conservationists weigh in on the Borumba Pumped Hydro project.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 44 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:15:00 +0000

In this week's episode.....we update you with the latest news on a possible coal mine near Bundy.

The Gympie Bruce Highway bypass party slammed.

An Australia first battery facility moving ahead in Maryborough.

And big wins for our Queensland Country rugby league players.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 43 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:15:00 +0000

In this week's episode....you'll find out all you need to know about snake season.

Local health workers acknowledged at an awards night.

Kids learning how to be responsible anglers.

And a local rugby league player will run out for the Queensland Country women's team against City this weekend.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 42 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:15:00 +0000

This week ... a major police operation targeting the illegal movement of firearms.
Battles for the RFS on and off the fire grounds.
The Federal Government called on to back the Bruce Highway.
And why more people are taking up Muay Thai.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 41 of your weekly news wrap.

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:15:00 +0000

In today's episode, the truckies call for urgent repairs to the Bruce Highway

Our region will be home to a Greater Glider Forest Park

The Gympie CWA celebrates 100 years

And a local legend crowned Queensland's SES Member of the Year

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett podcast: Episode 40 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week in your local news wrap:

The "chaotic crash" that closed the Bruce Highway for 24 hours
A rehabilitation service marks 30 years
Catch up with the lead singer of The Whitlams on the band's transition into country
And Bundaberg to host its first Legends of League game

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 39 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:15:00 +0000

In today's episode ... A 12 hour stand off in Hervey Bay.

The Gympie Music Muster is in full swing and we take you there.

Medical students get a taste of country living.

And our local legend has worked for Qld Rail for 60 years but isn't sure when he'll retire.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 38. Your weekly news fix

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:15:00 +0000

This week....the tele-chemo program expands to more rural hospitals.

The Gympie Muster continues to grow while other music festivals falter.

The High School students dishing up a feast in Gympie.

And we speak to celebrity chef Justine Schofield ahead of her first trip to Bundy.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 37; Your weekly news fix

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:15:00 +0000

In today's episode,

A major police operation hits the region.

Tourism operators concerned about the impact of the Gympie bypass.

The service keeping party goers safe in Bundaberg.

And this week's local legend is a police officer who's retiring after 42 years in the job.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 36

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:15:00 +0000

This week we check out the $450-million resort approved for Hervey Bay

A new project to drive down loneliness

A major sporting event locked in for Bundaberg

And the Gympie CWA turns 100.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 35

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:15:00 +0000

This week in your local news fix...

A teenager pleads guilty to all charges related to a triple fatality at Maryborough
Gympie residents hit with a 9.3% rate hike
How medical students are giving back to the Bundaberg community
Fishing equipment injuring wildlife on K'gari
And the rugby league program improving parents' behaviour on the sidelines

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett; Episode 34

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:16:00 +0000

In today's local news fix:

What changes to the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme means for locals
Contention over the future of the Cooloola Recreation Area
A two-day operation to save a stranded humpback off Hervey Bay
And cycling takes over Bundaberg

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 33

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:15:00 +0000

A former police officer, who investigated more than 500 fatal crashes, calls for urgent highway upgrades.

The push to incorporate artificial intelligence in businesses.

A Cooloola Coast family owned supermarket to open in the Mary Valley.

And how locals could be part of the 2025 Academy Awards.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 32

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:15:00 +0000

Welcome back to your local news fix.
In this week's episode we get a breakdown of the new Queensland Fire Department and what it means for local firefighters.
You'll also hear from the former Gympie Deputy Mayor and the remarkable journey of his Melbourne Cup winning race horse.
Meet the region's first Special Constable.
And we chat to two women chasing country music stardom.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett podcast: Episode 31.

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:15:00 +0000

In today's episode,

The research project focused on improving opportunities for local South Sea Islanders.

Find out about whale snot as we preview the start of the whale watching season in Hervey Bay.

An Aussie-first medical program extended in the Wide Bay.

And future country music stars fine tuning their craft in Gympie.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 30 of your weekly news wrap

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:15:00 +0000

In today's episode, how a controversial nuclear plan will impact the region.

Advice to locals ahead of the fire season.

A teenager reunited with the aeromedical team that helped save his life.

And the Gympie Rattler launches the 'Buy a Sleeper' program.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 29

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we find out what the State Budget means for our region.
The updated cost for the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre is revealed.
A major disruption to drug distribution in the Wide Bay-Burnett.
Details about the research project aiming to protect Aussie wildlife and local drivers.
And this week's local legend is co-Founder of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Cliff Fleming AM.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 28

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:01:00 +0000

On the podcast this week … a new lease on life for an ageing gold mine.

What's caused a large sinkhole near a popular camping spot.

RSV leaving a rising number of children in hospital.

And meet the locals of a booming coastal town.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 27

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On the podcast this week … the urgent fight to save rare species within the Mary River.

Locals push to use historic methods to protect hundreds of properties from future floods.

The cane industry optimistic ahead of the 2024 crush.

And we chat to Queensland legend Billy Moore about the local talent in the Maroons squad.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 26

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:15:00 +0000

On the podcast this week....farmers worried about the potential of a coking coal mine in their backyard.

The free mental health service launching in the Wide Bay.

What’s causing young women to suffer in silence and sacrifice their education.

And the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is back after a few tough years.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 25

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:15:00 +0000

Confusion over budget allocations for a major project.

Locals react to proposed new rules at a favourite beach holiday destination.

Grassroot groups struggle to find volunteers.

And this week in our local legend segment....a love story that started six decades ago at the Gympie show.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 24

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:15:00 +0000

In this week's podcast, calls to restructure the region's mental health services ahead of the Federal Budget.

What changes are proposed in a new draft management plan for one of our favourite beach camping and four-wheel driving locations.

Tracking one of the world's most vulnerable reptiles to ensure its survival.

And challenging times for the Endeavour Foundation's annual Mother’s Day flower harvest with wet weather causing problems.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 23

Thu, 02 May 2024 17:15:00 +0000

In this week's episode of the podcast, we examine the fallout from budget airline Bonza's likely demise.

A major boost for research into a sacred indigenous site on the Burnett River.

And this week's local legend is helping feed those less fortunate in Glenwood near Gympie

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 22

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:30:00 +0000

In this episode we look at e-scooters which are seriously injuring and in some cases killing people.

A call to upgrade a deadly section of the Bruce Highway.

Why are people bringing snakes to emergency departments?

And this week's local legend tells us how she recovered from a broken neck to continue with her passion.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 21

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we examine the impact of a fatal stabbing in Kilkivan on the small community west of Gympie.

You'll be surprised at the age of the oldest nesting turtles on the Bundy coast this nesting season.

What’s in store for this year’s Gympie Music Muster amid mass festival cancellations

And we're being urged to get behind our local ag shows that get underway this weekend

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 20

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week on the podcast we look at a deadly section of the Bruce Highway and why some locals believe re-opening a driver reviver may reduce the death toll.

New hope in the fight against pasture dieback.

And our local legend has retired after more than 40 years in radio right here in Bundy

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 19

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week....calls to revisit a probe into patient treatment at Bundaberg Hospital.

We look at the highlights & lowlights of the Council election...

And the multimillion-dollar development getting closer for Bundy.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 18

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we hear how a government review of supermarket pricing will impact Wide Bay growers.

We delve into a program helping disengaged teenagers stay on track.

And our local legend this week is a man who has raised thousands of dollars to help drought, bushfire and flood victims....and it doesn't stop there.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 17

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we check out how $5 million will help re-open Imbil's GP clinic and bring more tourists to the tiny town..

We hear from a veteran turned pig hunter.

And our local legend is a Bundaberg rower who smashed the record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 16

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

A local group wants help to buy a former church to keep seniors in Kilkivan as they get older.

A community push to save an unofficial tourist attraction.

And our local legend this week is Kin Kin's Leasa Diggins who's in the running to be named school bus driver of the year.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 15

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we look at how local renewable energy projects will help Queensland lead Australia in transitioning from fossil fuels.

We hear from a Bundy man who has found 5000 used needles in the city in a year and is battling to get anyone to take responsibility.

And our local legend is newly crowned world champion swimmer Isaac Cooper.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 14

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week Tayla and Bruce look at what's killing Lorikeets from Bundaberg to NSW.

We'll also take a peek at a Mary Valley business that started as a hobby and is now selling its goods in David Jones and Parliament House in Canberra.

And a local legend is cycling from Perth to Bundy.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 13

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we look at some ideas aimed at easing the housing crisis in our region.

And we learn more about Speckles the dolphin....we've never seen one like it in Australian waters before.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 12

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

This week we take a look at an alleged DV murder of a Fraser Coast mother.

And why Curra residents are being left in the dark.

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 11

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

A deep dive into the local news issues that affect you across the Wide Bay-Burnett

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iHeart Wide Bay-Burnett: Episode 10

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000