Plane emergency at Melbourne Airport; And stars hit the red carpet for the Golden Globes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities expect the death toll to rise as searches get underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA wildfire: Death toll rises to 11 people 

BREAKING: Hiker found alive after 13 days missing in Snowy MountainsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Hiker found alive after 13 days missing in Snowy Mountains

Three children taken to hospital after horror minibus rolloverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three children taken to hospital after horror minibus rollover

Plane emergency at Melbourne Airport; And stars hit the red carpet for the Golden Globes

And surfers are being asked to heed warnings about sharks following a fatality off South Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hottest weekend in decade for cap city as much of Oz sweats in summer scorcher

Australia in control on day one of the Pink TestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia in control on day one of the Pink Test

Plus, a man will face court in February over a crash that's left the grandmother of Matildas star, Sam Kerr, fighting for life in hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain delays day three of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne 

Plus - Australia's domestic violence toll reaches a tragic milestoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little fanfare for LawConnect after claiming line honours in tragedy-stricken Sydney to Hobart

They're Roy Quaden from WA and Nick Smith from South Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two sailors killed in the Sydney to Hobart overnight have been identified

Opposition to unveil nuclear price tag today; Qantas engineers strike on one of the busiest days of the year; And Trump named Person of the Year  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition to unveil nuclear price tag today; Qantas engineers strike on one of the busiest days of the year; And Trump named Person of the Year

Looming QANTAS engineer strike feared to disrupt tomorrow's flightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looming QANTAS engineer strike feared to disrupt tomorrow's flights

Plans unveiled to force social media giants to fund Aussie journalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans unveiled to force social media giants to fund Aussie journalism

John Pesutto says the decision was "very disappointing" but he respects the outcome - adding he's determined to keep leading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian opp leader vows to press on, despite court's defamation ruling.

35,600 new jobs were created in November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Job market soars, unemployment plummets to 3.9% 

No rate cut expected from the RBA today; And Opposition Leader claims three flags are dividing Aus  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No rate cut expected from the RBA today; And Opposition Leader claims three flags are dividing Aus

Users across the globe are being impacted this morningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Meta confirms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp outage

Tech giants who don't pay for news to cop levy; And Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World CupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giants who don't pay for news to cop levy; And Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Landmark class action lawsuit launched against two Aussie mining giantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Landmark class action lawsuit launched against two Aussie mining giants

More trouble for Rex Airlines as ASIC takes it to courtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More trouble for Rex Airlines as ASIC takes it to court

Outraged and appalled - that’s the reaction from Sydney's Jewish community after anti-Semitic graffiti was discovered in Woollahra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hate crime in Woollahra as "Kill Israel" graffiti sparks outrage; QLD researchers probe bushfire smoke-dementia link

70,000 extra families to receive discounted childcare under new promise announced today; And NY insurance boss killer had back issuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

70,000 extra families to receive discounted childcare under new promise announced today; And NY insurance boss killer had back issues

Hundreds of Aussies set to lose their jobs as Mosaic Brands closes storesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Aussies set to lose their jobs as Mosaic Brands closes stores

Choice reveals the cheapest supermarkets ahead of ChristmasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choice reveals the cheapest supermarkets ahead of Christmas

The Reserve Bank's hit pause on interest rates again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA holds rates at 4.35% for ninth straight time, borrowers left hanging until February

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited Melbourne's Adass Israel Synagogue, which was firebombed in a suspected terrorist attack last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM visits synagogue after suspected terror firebombing; Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty over crash killing wife

Kinder worker lost her life after pushing kids to safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police say its a miracle more were not killed in Melbourne kinder tragedy

Charges over Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charges over Iran-linked plot to assassinate Donald Trump

Pat Cummins weighs in on side that'll line-up at MCG tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia primed for ODI against Pakistan

Labor says it’s steady progress under the right policies, however the Shadow Treasurer claims it’s just temporary relief from government subsidies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s inflation drops to 2.8% - Labor credits policies, opposition calls it temporary relief

PM responds to criticism over Qantas flight upgradesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM responds to criticism over Qantas flight upgrades

Plus two pilots feared dead after mid-air crash in NSW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel 'completes' attack on Iran military targets

Israel carrying out airstrikes in Iran...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Middle East crisis worsening..

Officers were responding to a welfare call at Gunnedah when they discovered the woman in a tent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man in custody after woman found dead at caravan park; Elderly couple killed as truck crashes into home in south-west Victoria

More of of the Wide Bay are turning to social media to get their weather updates, according to one forecaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide bay turns to social media for weather updates

Police have launched an investigation into a crash on the Bruce Highway overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HWY crash sparks police probe

Plus, a memorial service is being held today to honour the victims of the Boondall bus crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Premier has again weighed in on the abortion debate

Plus, the minor parties are urging locals to use their preferential votes to influence the major parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bones found in Booubyjan could belong to missing 14yo girl

Plus, four people are stable after a crash brought the Bruce Hwy to a standstill yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations are underway into human bones found in Booubyjan

The Bruce Highway is blocked in both directions at Tiaro after a truck and caravan crash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce highway blocked, kids taken to hospital after crash

Steven Miles and David Crisafulli will go head to head tonight in the third and final leaders debate tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Countdown begins to leaders debate

The RACQ has revealed just how much were dropping at the bowsers across the Wide Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Bay fuel prices among cheapest in state

Queensland's Housing Minister has shot down claims from the LNP that more than 50 blocks of publicly owned land are sitting idle in the Wide Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing Minister shuts down "vacant land" claims by the LNP

A parliamentary document has revealed Maryborough had 44 blocks of unused land as of July this year. However, the paper also states that over half of these blocks are programmed for construction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LNP fired up about 44 vacant state-owned blocks of land in Maryborough

And the effects of climate change on turtles was a key topic of discussion at the Australian Marine Turtle Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One man still on the run after alleged stabbing in Hervey Bay

That's according to Mayor Helen Blackburn ahead of the state election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bundy Hospital build will go ahead no matter who's elected

AND Bucca locals are being advised to protect themselves from smoke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bundy Zoo celebrates accreditation

AND Smaller, purpose-built detention centres are KEY to reducing youth re-offending in the South West according to the Youth Advocacy Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition leader promises to fix the olympics

The Greens have hit back at claims the proposed Forest Wind Project is "cancer" for the region's wildlife and community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forest Wind Project debate continues ahead of election

Abortion laws have again dominated the second debate between the Premier and Opposition Leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abortion laws take center stage at second debate

And tourism operators in Bundy and Gladstone have merged forces in a bid to get tourism booming in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman dead after pedestrian and ute collision in Hervey Bay

And a man is this morning in hospital after a stabbing in Hervey Bay overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Bay locals call for new high school in popular coastal town

And we Wide Bay folk are getting very good a dobbing in dodgy tax behaviour to the ATO...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man stabbed in Hervey Bay home

And Wide Bay veterans past and present have been honoured in a service at Maryborough RSL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie Olympian faces off against Fraser Coast Mayor

And Police aren't treating a pool incident which left a Wide Bay toddler dead over the weekend as suspicious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Bay locals warned to beware of sextortion scams

And Police are today preparing a report for the coroner after a Wide Bay toddler drowned over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local beach will close for turtle season

And Moore Park Beach is set to stay closed to night-time drivers to protect Bundy's turtle population. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police preparing report for coroner after Wide Bay toddler drowns

The Katter's Australian Party says changing the Termination of pregnancy is not a priority, despite supporting the re-criminalisation of abortion alongside One Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katter sheds light on abortion stance

The Non-State Schools Accreditation Board has given the green light to Impact Community Services to open a Special Assistance School in Bundy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School to offer alternative to mainstream education in Bundy

Another dingo attack has sparked a search for an aggressive dingo on K'gari Fraser Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attack sparks search for aggressive dingo

Susan Ley will be campaigning in the Wide Bay today - after Premier Steven Miles visited yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Opposition Leader in town

Canegrowers warns that the State Government's plan for a second public electricity retailer in regional areas could create a duopoly, not true competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canegrowers concerned over government electricity plan

Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders has made a 2 million dollar promise to upgrade Eskdale Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP makes $2 million election promise

Well there were no clear winners from last night's TV debate between Premier Steven Miles and LNP leader David Crisafulli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition Leader to quit if he can't improve crime are Premier

AI technology could soon assist Queensland lifeguards at public swimming pools across the Wide Bay to enhance swimmer safetySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI to help lifeguards keep swimmers safe

And a strong wind warning is in place for K'gari Fraser Coast watersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details emerge about Gov's proposed energy retailer

A man in his 20s is recovering in Bundy Hospital after falling from an e-scooter at around 1am this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency crews busy with spate of e-scooter crashes

And Bundaberg's Mayor says she had to "push" the State Government to release a vital transport strategy, which includes local disaster evacuation routes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trial aims to reduce heat exposure deaths

The Fraser Coast is one of 5 locations that the State Government will expand the use of Electronic Monitoring Devices for serious repeat young offenders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraser Coast young offenders to be electronically monitored

The Bundaberg Mayor says she is making the tough decisions needed to get the council out of financial hot water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council axes Bundy Rail Trail

We're in the midst of tick season and pet owners are being told to be extra vigilant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stark warning for pet owners

The Hervey Bay MP has made an election promise to the Hervey Bay Seagulls Rugby Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP makes $300k promise to Wide Bay club

A cohort of boys not vaccinated against a cancer causing sexually transmitted infection in school, would now be in their 20s and older.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boys not tested for cancer causing STI

And it's National Police Remembrance Day.. a day to honour the 150 men and women in blue who've lost their lives in the service's 160 year history .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Environment Minister wants recycling plant to clean up it's act

And 30,000 failure to vote notices have been issued since the local government elections at the start of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie filmed on Fraser Coast premieres

And in a Fraser Coast first, a new orchestra is forming...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Bay's new Police chopper latest effort in crime crackdown

And a local farmer says she's hopeful an update in the government's decision regarding a coal mine is a positive one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And the Food Farmer's Commissioner is...

And a 'huge restructure' could see 70 Bundy Regional Council workers let go, according to the Services Union. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce deemed most despised road in state

And our frontline police will soon start new training to ensure they're ready to enforce new coercive control laws next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bundy Council Worker's jobs could soon to be cut

And a new tourist park in Bargara has been specially designed with a light environmental footprint in mind.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Bay a hub for cancer research

And a record amount of funding's on offer for Wide Bay charities, thanks to a 132 million dollar community trust fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turtles top of mind for caravan park lining conservation site

And the company behind Mon Repos' newest caravan park says they're doing their part to protect nearby sea turtles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two toddlers taken to Bundy Hospital following serious crash

And we'll soon have more pooches in our police force!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serious motocross crash leaves boy in Bundy Hospital

AND it's Hervey Bay Art Gallery's turn to display works by Australia's leading 20th century artists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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