Over the years, Anthony and Jonelle Nielsen have opened their home to 27 children in crisis. They talk about their passion for helping kids and explain why more Qld residents should help.
A Maryborough Lotto winner is celebrating a $100,000 windfall after a ‘tough run’, saying it has set him up for the future.
The horrific alleged murder of experienced Hervey Bay Uber driver Scott Cabrie has sparked a call from the national Transport Workers Union for urgent federal law reform of the transport gig economy.
An American bikie turned children’s rights activist is touring Australia spreading awareness for his organisation dedicated to fighting for the children of East Africa.
The need to help the people left behind in the wake of the United State’s rapid withdrawal from the country cannot trump keeping Australia’s people safe, Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien says.
Grants are now available for community groups looking to stage events for the festive season and for decorations for the Fraser Coast’s smaller townships.
An expert says understanding the impacts of predators, gene flow and the social structure of the humpbacks was vital to ensure the survival and longevity of the whale population in Hervey Bay, recently named the world’s first Whale Heritage Site.
The fund is a partnership between state and local government which invests in quality arts and cultural experiences across Queensland based on priorities determined locally.
Our new app offers regional readers the opportunity to localise their news feed on their smartphone, ensuring the best of stories from home as well as breaking news on the covid-19 situation and other key Queensland stories.
The magic of ballet is coming to Maryborough, with Queensland Ballet bringing Tutus on Tour to the city. Whether you are an aspiring ballerina or danseur, or just love to dance, there is something on offer for all ages and abilities.
The Fraser Coast will play host to an exhibition match between a local Wide Bay side and the Brisbane Roar later this month.
The community is being given the chance to weigh in on the Fraser Coast council tradition of planting a tree to celebrate 100th birthdays.
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