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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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Fraser Coast

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.

VideoFraser Coast

David Crisafulli with David Lee, and Steven Miles with Adrian Tantari at Hervey Bay ahead of the 2024 Queensland state election.

Exit poll reveals frontrunner in Hervey Bay election race

A frontrunner has emerged at exit polling in Hervey Bay as an early voter revealed the big issue that most influenced his vote. VIDEO

Police & Courts

KB Child Care and Early Learning Pty Ltd, trading as Little Gems Child Care and Early Learning Centre, had two charges of failing to adequately supervise children mentioned before Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday.

Next steps revealed for daycare centre charged over toddler’s death

A Maryborough daycare centre facing charges over the death of a two-year-old boy has had its matter mentioned in court.

Police & Courts

Constable Mark Staib appeared at the Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday morning after being accused of accessing confidential information.

Named: Police officer charged with accessing confidential information

A first-year police officer charged with accessing confidential information has fronted court in Maryborough.

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A huge crowd at the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards.

Revealed: 2024 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards finalists

Businesses and business people across the Fraser Coast have been named as finalists in 23 award categories for the 2024 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards, to be be announced in November.

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