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.The Queensland Briefing

Our reporter Rosie O'Brien speaks with the head of the QLD operation fighting to save the children in the pictures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

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.The Queensland Briefing

The Large Air Tanker has touched back down in Bundy for Bushfire season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

An investigation is underway after a Bundy business went up in flames this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

The state's Shadow Recoveries Minister says it's crucial Queenslanders receive accurate and up to date weather information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

The head of Queensland's online child exploitation police is urging parents to become more tech savvy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

Wide Bay's property market continues to surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

The Member for Maranoa says an 11 minute flight taken by the Premier is 'not a good look'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

The Premier's private plane usage has come into question again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

The Wide Bay Health and Hospital Service shares it's excitement over the new hospital's rooftop helipad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

A warning for anyone heading out on the water today -- strong winds up to 30 knots are predicted along the K'gari and Hervey bay coastline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

Premier Stephen Miles will visit a lucky school in Bundy today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

Wide Bay prices have seen another jump up 1.2 percent in August.....but that growth is starting to slow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

It's been a hot dry start to Spring with Maryborough reaching 27 degrees on Sunday, but a cool change is on the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

Police are still looking for a group of people who allegedly shot a Maryborough man in the foot last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the Cancer Council is reassuring us all sunscreens on Queensland's shelves are safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And a Queensland man is calling for all year 12 students to complete medical emergency training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the Forensic Crash unit is calling for witnesses and those with dashcam, to come forward.. after a man died in hospital.. following Tuesday's pileup on the Bruce Highway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And Bundy Mayor Helen Blackburn is celebrating the work of Meals on Wheels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And Queensland body of nurses is at loggerheads with the Health Minister over what is says it 'red tape' for existing healthcare staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the SES is ready for this year's disaster season but are you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the Sport Minister says not watching our Para-athletes compete in Paris would be a missed opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the Sport Minister says ensuring regional para-athletes have access to resources will put us on the path to success before 2032. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And drug overdose survivors have shared how they think we can tackle Queensland's growing opioid crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And a Queensland Doctor is warning warmer temps and recent rain could mean a spike in mosquito populations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the Environment Minister isn't backing calls to ban kids from camping in unfenced areas on K'gari Fraser Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And a new report reveals the Great Barrier Reef urgently needs more funding to save it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And tributes are flowing for the worker killed at a Bowen Basin mine who has now been identified as 56-year-old Bundaberg man, John Lindwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And a woman has been transported to Hervey Bay Hospital this morning after an alleged assault. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And a local council is partnering with Queensland Health to tackle mosquitos in our region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the Federal Environment Minister hasn't confirmed if more than 11,000 hectares of koala habitat is in danger in Queensland and NSW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the Community Safety Plan legislation has passed in state parliament overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the State Government has rolled out more road improvements for the Paradise Dam project, which it assures, is still a priority. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And a parliamentary petition started by a resident of Bauple calling for a Bruce Highway upgrade from Curra to Tiaro is closing in on 1000 signatures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And A coroner has found that a Hervey Bay woman who died alongside her four kids in a crash in 2019 committed filicide... meaning she purposefully killed her children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And a dead humpback whale has been found washed up on Coonar Beach near Elliot Heads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And a Queensland Senator is encouraging rural communities in Wide Bay to put in a application for one of the Albanese Government's 10 new study hubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And Crimestoppers Queensland has seen a concerning rise in both drug and domestic violence reports over the last 12 months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And Police have taken a Hervey Bay man into custody after that emergency declaration in Urangan this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

A proposed law - which would allow Queenslanders to use whatever force they like against a home intruder- has faced it's first Parliamentary committee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the member for Hinlker has continued to throw dirt on the CFMEU blaming the powerful union for sky high construction costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And Bundaberg Child Protection Week Action Group says protecting children is everybody's business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the State Government's expanding its Free Tools for First Years - $1000 cash-back program - to more than 10,000 eligible trade apprentices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

And the state government's keen to recruit more tradies by expanding its Free Tools for First Years program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

Utility Sean O'Sullivan says it's do or die for the Dolphins in Bundaberg tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

The member for Flynn is calling on the state government to give Bundaberg Rum lovers a fair go by removing the 6 monthly excise tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

The Member for Bundaberg is expected to discuss the construction of 16 social homes today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

Most of the rain is behind us. Roads across the Wide Bay are still impacted though. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing

Police have linked a stolen ute found alight in Point Vernon to a hit n run on Tuesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Queensland Briefing