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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

Stuart Wallace-Cuneo died after he was allegedly stabbed by a 14-year-old girl at Point Vernon's Big 4 Hervey Bay Holiday Park.

Next step in case against 14yo charged over caravan park murder

The case against a 14-year-old girl, who police allege fatally stabbed a 24-year-old in the back at a popular tourist park, has returned to court.

Fraser Coast

Pam and Gary Randall enjoying the fun of the Melbourne Cup at Maryborough Services and Citizen's Memorial Club.

30+ photos: Glitz and glam of Melbourne Cup Day across the Fraser Coast

Punters across the Fraser Coast have dressed to the nines and gathered to celebrate the Melbourne Cup. GALLERY:

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GENERIC IMAGE OF A PARKING TICKET IN THE DARWIN CBD. Picture: Floss Adams.

‘Ridiculous’: Qld council parking fine crackdown sparks backlash

Fines being handed out to residents parking outside of their homes has ignited debate online and divided a regional Queensland community.

QLD Business

Then and now: The former Hervey Bay shark show site is now a new fitness centre for mums.

Watch: Future of famous shark show site finally revealed

After years on the market, the beachfront space which housed Vic Hislop’s shark show at Hervey Bay is about to be reopened as a new business at the weekend – and you won’t believe what’s replaced that old frozen great white. VIDEO.

Police & Courts

Two teenagers, including a juvenile, have been charged over a shocking alleged knife attack at Torquay Park on Sunday afternoon which left a third teenager with multiple injuries.

Two teens charged with grievous bodily harm after alleged knife attack

A teenager has been left with serious injuries in a shocking alleged broad daylight attack by two other teens, one aged 15, at a popular Hervey Bay park.

Business

Dylan Neilsen-Behrens, CEO and founder of Whiskey Neat, is looking to add to the formalwear options for Hervey Bay consumers.

Ex veteran, budding entrepreneur opens original formal wear store

Hervey Bay businessman Dylan Neilsen-Behrens has taken over a Pialba retail space with plans to offer affordable, original and stylish formal wear.

Business

‘Not the Sunshine Coast’: Businesses slam council’s move against caravan parks

Businesses on the Esplanade in Torquay have labelled the potential closure of two iconic caravan parks a “bad idea” after the Fraser Coast Regional Council suspended work on them in a motion last week.

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