Bundaberg Now Podcast

In today's episode we learn about fun library events, local aquatic weeds, and Mzaza's upcoming concert and hear our final Art as an Act of Optimism song from Andrew Udal.

Local news highlights include construction of traffic signals on Branyan Drive, Avoca Road and Dittman Road, National Water Week, Bundaberg Lifeline's 40th birthday and more.

In today's episode we learn about the Travelling Film Festival, the history of the School of Arts, a new Botanic Gardens Kids Activity, and hear a new Art as an Act of Optimism song from Ella Mars.

Local news highlights include Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's announcement of $42 million toward the East Bundaberg Flood Levy if Labor is re-elected, the Annual Rotary Book Sale, the new Gin Gin Emergency Services Cadet Unit and more. 

In today's episode we learn about Utilitas bioHub, the Botanic Garden's rare fruit tree orchard and hear a new Art as an Act of Optimism song from Chelsea Stutchbury.

Local news highlights include Bundaberg Regional Council's seeking Eco Destination status, deployment of innovative technology on farms in the region, the upgrading of the Gregory River Water Treatment Plant, the Federal budget, plus much more.

In today's episode we learn about an exciting local tourism experience, a Bundaberg Regional Libraries update, and a new Art as an Act of Optimism song from Mark Lavender.

Local news highlights include QANTAs scheduling more flights from Bundaberg to Brisbane, the release of the Gladstone Ports Corporation Annual Report, and Council's call to State political parties for the delivery of the new Level 5 hospital, plus much more.

In today's episode we learn about school holiday activities, the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre reopening, and a new Art as an Act of Optimism song from Matthew Barker.

Local news highlights include a vision for a new civic and cultural arts precinct, Council's plans to revamp ANZAC Park, Council's Advocacy priorities, Australian Citizenship Day, and the North Bundaberg Storywalk launch.

In today's episode we learn about about local pests Indian Mynas, the first lines of famous books and hear another Art as an Act of Optimism song, from Davey Bishop.

Local news highlights include a decrease in landfill waste, growth for AustChilli, a successful Moore Park Beach community survey and the new Gin Gin Community Hub.

In today's episode we learn about about what's happening at Central Park, our local whale experience, and hear another Art as an Act of Optimism song, from Christie McLucas

Local news highlights include a local documentary 'Big Fish Big Adventure' about open-water fishing off our coast, dog registration fee waiver, a new local newspaper, the Bundaberg Jobs Commitment charter signing, and the reopening of the Norville Park Pool.

In today's episode we learn about the Plant Swap program, the history of Greensill Farming Group, hear the fourth song from Art as an Act of Optimism project funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund, featuring local artist Pete O'Brien, and get some great book recommendations from our librarians.
Local news highlights include the 120 year old anniversary of the Burnett Bridge opening, the Queensland Variety Bash, and a new Kepnock footpath. In development news, the Mayor has called for state political candidates to commit to improving boat ramps in the region, and Council is planning a consultation with community to create a policy for buffer zones between farms and new residential areas.

In today's episode we learn about disability parking, the Chinese Gardens, the Valorant Open, Gallery Shop and the third song from Art as an Act of Optimism project funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund, featuring local artist Michaela George.

Local news highlights include the Bundaberg-Gin Gin rail trail, Queensland Walks Week, Ocean Crusaders and increased local snake activity.

In today's episode we learn about Cotton Top Tamarins, more on the Cochrane Artificial Reef, the exhibition 'A Bridge Through Time' and the second song from Art as an Act of Optimism project funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund, featuring local artist Charlie Williams.

Local news highlights include a proposed nature-based tourism and camping venture, a proposed 100MW Solar Farm, Bundaberg CWA Drive-Through Scone Day, and the Mayor's call for an air-tanker to be based at the Bundaberg Airport.