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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.

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Police & Courts

A man has been detained in the Maryborough CBD after he allegedly breached his bail conditions.

Deranged, drugged and destroying a CBD: Inside plan to take back city

Bone-chilling screams and drug-addled drifters taking over. Now even the Premier can’t unsee the scary scenes unfolding daily in a city determined to reclaim its streets. VIDEO.

Fraser Coast

The loss of Daniel Brown is being mourned by his loved ones.

How ‘selfless’ PT dad’s day in paradise turned to deadly tragedy

A young personal trainer and father with a passion for water sports and living life to the full was enjoying a spectacular day with friends on the water between K’gari and Hervey Bay when the unthinkable happened.

Fraser Coast

Fraser Coast’s top TAFE apprentices revealed

The Hervey Bay TAFE campus was aglow with pride and celebration as graduates gathered to be honoured for their outstanding achievements. MEET OUR YOUNG STARS

Police & Courts

Premier David Crisafulli and Maryborough MP John Barounis headed the community forum on Tuesday afternoon.

Scenes ‘never seen’ in proud country town shock Premier

Qld Premier David Crisafulli says he has “never seen” scenes as bad as what were unfolding in Maryborough, forcing he and local LNP MP John Barounis to speak directly to those affected.

Fraser Coast

‘Incredibly exciting’: Humble public servant voted coast’s favourite bachelor

The Fraser Coast has crowned its favourite bachelor for 2025, choosing a runaway candidate who led the polling numbers from start to finish. Check out his story, and who made the top five:

Fraser Coast

Sleep bus is coming to Hervey Bay on April 23

Sleeper bus to return to Hervey Bay after five month hiatus

The Hervey Bay sleeper bus will be back up and operating soon but the new organisers say they need volunteers to help make it work.

Fraser Coast

Early renders provide an insight into how developers hope the apartments will look. Designs and renders: Kamabela Designs

‘Boomerang’ apartments planned in Esplanade shake-up

An application for apartments shaped like boomerangs on Hervey Bay’s Esplanade has been lodged to council, with the developers hoping to offer options for permanent residents and tourists.

Fraser Coast

Some of the incredible costumes on display at the FraserPop Festival in Maryborough.

50+ faces: Maryborough’s FraserPop Festival in photos

The annual pop culture festival drew a colourful crowd to Maryborough State High School on Saturday. See the incredible costumes in this GALLERY.

Police & Courts

WANTED: Arrest warrants for Hervey Bay court no-shows

A Fraser Coast Magistrate has released a number of arrest warrants under the bail act after individuals with Thursday, July 17 court dates failed to attend.

Fraser Coast

Maryborough MP John Barounis was joined by Nancy Bates and Daniel Beattie at the Wednesday morning media brief

‘Screaming’ CBD drifters spark SOS as tourists flee, business hurts

The continued deterioration of Maryborough’s CBD, now ruled by ‘fear, not Heritage’ is subject to fresh calls for urgent action after a hundreds-strong crisis meeting failed to trigger the change the city needs. VIDEO.

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