‘23 cane harvest outlook: good prices, small crops
With cane prices reaching highs not seen in almost half a century, Wide Bay and Burnett growers are hoping for a dry harvesting season to set them up for future profit.
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Where and when Anzac Day services will be held across Fraser Coast
As Maryborough and Hervey Bay prepare to commemorate Anzac Day on April 25, here is a full list of services, ceremonies and events.
$23.6million: Nine companies liquidated across the region
From cafes and caterers, to a farming enterprise owing $4.3million and an electrical business owing $2.3million, these are the companies liquidated across the Wide Bay and Burnett between late 2021 and early 2023.
‘Not viable’: Plan to slash Mary River basin water allocations
A plan to change water licence limits from Caloundra to north of Hervey Bay and out to Goomeri could render many of the region’s productive properties unviable and spell the end of generations of farming, landowners say.
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Why department has zero tolerance for dingo interaction on Fraser Island
With high risk incidents common, the Department of Environment and Science issues stern warning to people visiting Fraser Island.
Why Dubois was serving life sentence in Maryborough cell
The prisoner, who was found dead in his single-occupancy cell this morning, was one of Queensland’s most notorious killers.
Gallery: Fraser Coast turns out to Relish Food and Wine Festival
Good food, fine wine and great company at Relish Food and Wine Festival in Queens Park, Maryborough. Check out the photos from the event.
‘Make my daughters proud’: Ninja Warrior supermum’s next challenge
While studying to be a frontline worker, this former Ninja Warrior star is once again training for national glory.
What’s on the Fraser Coast on first winter weekend
The weather may be turning cold but there’s still plenty of hot options you can choose from this weekend.
Showcase your business and learn more about services at expo
The annual Fraser Coast Business Expo is being held next month and is free to attend: Here’s how you can get involved.
‘Happy tears’: Moment miracle survivor meets team who saved her life
Cianna is a walking miracle and now she and her family have had an emotional reunion with some of the team of health workers who she has to thank for helping her get back on her feet.
Turning Fraser Coast trash to treasure could win you thousands
The Fraser Coast art competition where turning garbage into gold could win you big bucks. Feeling creative? Here’s how you can join the challenge.
Vaccinations reach 5000+ for Wide Bay with more groups eligible for the jab
More than 5000 people have been vaccinated in less than one month in Wide Bay, with more vaccination appointments open for bookings.
Unwanted: Pets who have been stuck in refuges the longest
244 days. That’s how long this friendly Fraser Coast cat has been without a family. She’s one of many Queensland pets who have been waiting for their forever home for what seems like, well forever. See the list here.
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