And the Crime and Corruption Commission has revealed just how many investigations it carried out in one year, after receiving more than 5000 corruption complaints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a romantic comedy filmed in Hervey Bay and K'Gari has premiered overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency services respond to two separate car fires, both in Urraween

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

Car theft claims in the Wide Bay have significantly increased

And tracking vehicles, arresting offenders and locating missing persons will be just some of the roles the Wide Bay's new Police helicopter will cover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food Farmer Commissioner has a big challenge on his hands

No relief for borrowers as the RBA keeps the cash rate on hold againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No relief for borrowers as the RBA keeps the cash rate on hold again

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 new record for the state's agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports has set Queensland up for a bright future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Gov slammed over limited city accommodation for rural patients

And court today for a man charged with unlawful possession of weapons, possession of dangerous drugs and obstruction of a police officer - among other offences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Bay Police dog squad looking for more pups

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 fire investigators will be on scene at a home in Hervey Bay today after it collapsed in an early morning blaze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Police officers on ground in Wide Bay today

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.

BREAKING: Emergency services responding to serious crash in Tiaro

And a proposed youth social media ban will let social media companies off the hook -- according to one mental health service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premiere's call for funding shafted by Prime Minister

And a Queensland police officer is calling on the state government to take action and better protect the LGBTQ plus community from domestic violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cancer Council urging us to dob in illegal vape sellers

And a Queensland police officer, and charity founder, is calling on the state government to boost the response to domestic violence in the LGBTQ plus community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premiere asks Albo for $1 billion to fix Bruce

And debate is heating up between the major parties with the state election just a bit over a month away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

90 year old trees getting the chop in Hervey Bay

And Wide Bay communities are gaining a stronger understanding of the support needed around family and domestic violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 180 Wide Bay folk inducted as Australian citizens

And new firetrucks are on the way for Maryborough...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Highway takes out 8 of Queensland's 10 worst crash hotspots

And concerns have been raised about the lack of seatbelts on Queensland buses after a string of incidents on the Bruce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local council uses drones to stop invasive weeds choking waterways

And there's still plenty of city folk making a shift to regional parts of the country, including the Wide Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police drop investigation into blaze that engulfed Harriet Island

And university applications have increased this year, according to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community invited to commemorate Boondall bus crash 30 years on

It's as the RSPCA says people poisoning pets who cause disturbances, is becoming a common trend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Bay locals urged to check their backyards for rat bait

And dog poisoning is becoming a common occurrence around the state and it's got the RSPCA reminding us to stay vigilant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 cent fares locked in for Wide Bay commuters

Both lanes of Barnett and Torbanlea Pialba Road in Takura are closed and diversions are in place following a serious two-vehicle crash this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Road closed as man fights for life

We've heard from Bundaberg MP Tom Smith after he was thrown out of parliament on the final day of sitting yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bundy MP responds to claims of childish behaviour

Tensions have boiled over in Parliament with the Bundaberg MP being kicked for interrupting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP in hot water for parliament interuptions

A former Queensland Rural Fire Service volunteer has added her voice to the chorus of women speaking out against the organisation..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former volunteer joins chorus of QLD RFS whistleblowers

The Hervey Bay MP has backed new laws cracking down on the illicit supply of vapes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hervey Bay MP backs new vape laws

Police cracking down on guns in the Wide Bay say their work is not done after arresting 14 people on 63 charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police change focus in battle against firearms

The Bundaberg Mayor says council is working to ease the local housing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council easing housing crisis with local developers

Police are cracking down on firearms in the Wide Bay -- launching Operation Whiskey Skyfall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Bay police crackdown on guns

More Wide Bay state school kids will now get access to healthy and nutritious meals.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wide Bay schools added to state's healthy food program

Police will be out and about on rural roads to crack down on dangerous driving as part of Rural Road safety month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police crackdown in the Wide Bay

In a first for the Fraser Coat Council a drone has been used to tackle invasive weed - Salvina Molesta - in Eli Waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraser Coast Council's game-changing weed tech

The State Government's latest bid to protect Wide Bay teachers in classrooms has the Queensland Teachers Union's full support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Union responds over latest bid to protect teachers

After a three year probe -- the final report of the Royal Commission into defense and veteran Suicide will be tabled in parliament today-- including over 120 recommendations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report of veteran suicide to be tabled

Our rental crisis is far from over in the Wide Bay with Maryborough's surrounds now listed as being unaffordableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wide Bay suburb among least affordable in state

We need to remove pokie machines from our pubs and clubs to reduce gambling harm -- according to Associate Professor Alex Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls to get rid of pokies in our pubs and clubs

The Queensland Fire Department has brought in an external party.. to review its complaints management system..amid reports of a toxic internal culture in the state fire service..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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