Bundaberg Now Podcast

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Bundaberg Now Podcast features news and interviews from the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, Australia.

Hidden Histories: Old Bundaberg Fire Station
#11
08/03/2022

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the historic buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

The Old Bundaberg Fire Station is set to once again serve the community with big plans from new owners, Bridges Health and Community Care.


Hidden Histories: CBD Church Spotlight
#10
07/01/2022

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the historic buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

The Bundaberg CBD has some beautiful churches and in this episode we hear about the significance of two to the local community.


Hidden Histories: Palace Memorial Building
#9
06/03/2022

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the historic buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

This month we speak to the artist who developed the Palace Backpackers Memorial, Sam Di Mauro.


Hidden Histories: Cemeteries a window to the past
#8
04/28/2022

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the historic buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

This month we speak to two people heavily involved in preserving stories at our local cemeteries, Nick Burfield and Doreen Cole.


Hidden Histories: Hinkler House
#7
04/01/2022

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the historic buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

This month we speak to Lex Rowland who was instrumental in the relocation of Bert Hinkler's house from England to the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens.


Hidden Histories: Masonic Hall Bundaberg
#6
03/04/2022

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the historic buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

This month the local Freemasons are leaving the secret men's business behind and have opened the doors to their Masonic Hall  


Hidden Histories: Childers Grand Hotel
#5
02/10/2022

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the heritage buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

This month we hear about the Childers Grand Hotel and its most mysterious guest, Luke the Spook, who is said to have haunted the halls for decades.


Hidden Histories: Old Pharmacy Museum
#4
01/13/2022

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the heritage buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

This month we hear from historian Scott Stedman from the Old Pharmacy Museum in Childers, who tell us all about the potions and concoctions that sometimes did more harm than good!


Hidden Histories: Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
#3
11/30/2021

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the heritage buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

This month we speak to Roana O'Neill and Chris Spence who both spent years working in the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery building, and have some seriously spooky stories to share.



Hidden Histories: Saltwater Creek Bridge
#2
11/05/2021

Welcome to the Hidden Histories series of the Bundaberg Now podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the heritage buildings and infrastructure in our region.

Listen as we uncover memories, mysterious stories and bizarre facts about some of our most iconic buildings.

This month we're talking to a panel of experts working on the heritage listed Saltwater Creek Bridge.

Archaeologist Simon Gall, cultural heritage specialist Ulrike Oppermann, structural engineer Anthony Chen, Council engineer Clete Perrot and project supervisor Hunter Cole sat down for a chat.