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Phillip Fynes-Clinton is a Junior Reporter for the Fraser Coast Chronicle. Phil joined the Fraser Coast team in October 2024 after graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. He covers stories in the Hervey Bay area including breaking news, court cases, and current affairs. Phil has a keen interest in politics, Australian Rules, and Cricket.

Phillip Fynes-Clinton

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Business

Angie McFie, owner of Shear Class, has owned and operated hair salons in Hervey Bay for over 30 years.

‘Hair is secondary to trust’: Meet the Fraser Coast’s Best Hairdresser 2024

A salon operated by a hairdresser who grew up in the Bay and has been styling locals for decades has been voted the best. Here’s why.

Police & Courts

‘Seeing stars’: Woman violently attacked for waking housemate

A Hervey Bay man has faced court for kicking and punching a woman he was flatting with during a dramatic stoush over loud “talking” at Ipswich.

Fraser Coast

House fire: Passer-by raises alarm as Queenslander bursts into flames

A timber home was extensively damaged by fire on Wednesday but things could have been worse if not for the quick thinking of a person driving past.

Police & Courts

The scene of the fatal shed fire at Pacific Haven.

Alleged teen shed fire killer moved to adult prison

A teenager charged with arson, murder, and burglary has faced the Hervey Magistrates Court again after being transferred from the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre.

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The Mary River at Kidd Bridge Gympie was at 10m and holding steady about 5.30am on Wednesday, December 18 after torrential rain. Photo: Infinity Flights Photography

Amazing photos reveal extent of Mary River flooding

Gympie’s Kidd Bridge was cut by floodwaters late Tuesday night as the Mary River continued to rise following days of rain across the region. VIDEO, PHOTOS

Fraser Coast

Bagpipes, bell, touching tributes: City’s former First Lady farewelled

The devoted wife of former Hervey Bay MP and mayor Ted Sorensen has been remembered as a one-of-a-kind free spirit who opened her heart and home, touching countless lives with warm hospitality and THAT laugh.

Fraser Coast

House fire in Hervey Bay on Monday, December 16.

Neighbours evacuated, two taken to hospital as blaze engulfs unit

Properties near a two-storey apartment complex were evacuated as firefighters battled to control a blaze in Hervey Bay on Monday morning. See the video:

Police & Courts

Jayden Lindsey Ainslie from Morayfield is charged with causing the crash which killed Hervey Bay nurse Christine Lyness.

New details after nurse killed in crash allegedly caused by car thief

The case against a Morayfield man who allegedly caused a crash in a stolen car, killing a Hervey Bay nurse, has returned to court. DETAILS.

Fraser Coast

A crane drops in the final building module into the new ward, set for full operations by 2025.

WATCH: Hospital cranes in last piece of new modular ward

Hervey Bay Hospital’s new modular medical ward is one step closer to completion after the last of 17 pre-fabricated building modules was craned in on Tuesday morning. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Police & Courts

Michael Frederick Jan Doevendans was also facing charges of demand or receive deposit greater than specified percentage of contract price before providing services and starting contracted services before regulated contract complies with requirements.

Builder allegedly working without a licence faces court again

A Maryborough builder charged with carrying out building work while not holding a contractor’s licence fronted Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday.

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