Fraser Coast school captains of 2024 revealed
They are the young leaders of the Fraser Coast who will step up in 2024 and become important school leaders and representatives. Join us in celebrating their achievement.
They are the young leaders of the Fraser Coast who will step up in 2024 and become important school leaders and representatives. Join us in celebrating their achievement.
Two Wide Bay mayors have joined forces to further their shared goals and highlight their struggles as the region grapples with a population boom, crime and housing crisis, and shrinking state and federal funds.
Detailed design of a major upgrade of an increasingly busy Fraser Coast intersection reveals it will include traffic signals, and improvements to pedestrian and bike riding facilities. Full details here:
The first stage of the much-anticipated Scarness Caravan Park redevelopment has been completed, and redevelopment of the Burrum Heads park is scheduled to start before the end of June.
An elderly man who suffered a catastrophic fall in his Queensland home died after an ambulance failed to show up in time despite multiple frantic calls, according to his distraught family.
The shining lights of academia at high schools and colleges across the Fraser Coast this school year have been named and applauded for their achievements.
A Queensland family has revealed the ‘explosive’ moment lightning struck then entered their home, describing it like a ‘lit up rope’ as it hit the floor. WATCH THE VIDEO
A clean-up has been underway across Maryborough after large hailstones fell and trees were brought down across the city.
A rehab centre will be established near the foreshore at Dayman Park on the Fraser Coast, where rescued turtles will be triaged, and vital research carried out into the general health of threatened turtle populations.
Two neighbouring Queensland towns have been named the most generous city in Australia by the world’s leading fundraising platform Go Fund Me.
Two men have been injured when their cars collided head on in wet conditions at Tinana.
Meet the ‘humble’ Maryborough soccer coach the voted the region’s best sports coach for 2023 following a neck-and-neck race in a strong field of competitors.
The owners of an award-winning and hugely popular steakhouse which revitalised a small regional Qld town in the wake of devastating floods have shut their doors in a surprise decision.
Some of the Fraser Coast’s most inspirational people have been recognised for their efforts in the community, sport and business at the Fraser Coast Ability Awards.
Harrowing details have emerged about a shocking incident that left a toddler seriously injured on a popular tourist island off the Queensland coast.
Construction has started on a new social and disability housing project near the Maryborough CBD, with the project creating dozens of jobs.
Wide Bay households are leading the nation when it comes to rooftop solar, as one homeowner reveals why he made the switch more than a year ago.
A volunteer chaplain who sits opposite criminals in Queensland prisons every week has revealed why she chooses to do the “delicate yet rewarding job”.
A witness to a dramatic car crash says he expected to find a dead body in the wreckage after a car crashed and rolled into a power pole less than 20 metres from his front yard.
For the first time the devastating impact of the 2022 floods on sea life in the Great Sandy Marine Park has been revealed, but researchers also had promising news for the future.
A group of girls celebrating Schoolies on K’gari have had a lucky escape after crashing into a branch that speared through the windshield and passenger seat of their vehicle.
A beautiful spring morning welcomed athletes of all ages as they competed in the gruelling Hervey Bay 100km Triathlon on Sunday.
A car has rolled multiple times after a two-vehicle crash outside a Queensland Bunnings. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
Police have charged a man over Bruce Hwy crash near Childers this weekend which left two people injured, one seriously.
A Queensland cafe owner, whose beachfront business was robbed and damaged by a teen blaming boredom for his actions, says she knows just what he can do with his time. VIDEO.
A first look inside Hervey Bay’s $37 million mental health facility has been unveiled just hours after a bombshell report laid bare widespread harassment at Hervey Bay Hospital.
Wide Bay’s Federal MP has lashed the Albanese Government’s decision to leave the fate of the Tiaro Bypass in the lurch amid predicted cuts to major infrastructure projects across the country.
Bright colours, flowing dresses and of course champagne were popular on the Fraser Coast as the region celebrated the Melbourne Cup day. SEE ALL PHOTOS
The Rescue helicopter has winched a man to safety off the north coast of K’Gari after he was crushed by a falling frame on a trawler. Watch the video
The Isis Hwy near was shut for several hours this morning after a truck carrying cattle rolled and caught on fire.
A new ice cream venture has hit the streets on the Fraser Coast with this family venture offering a new and improved way to create everyone’s favourite treat.
From passionate home bakers to professional artists and everything in between, the search is on for the region’s best cake decorator. With 100+ cakes and 17 finalists, look through our gallery and vote now. (Click to vote here)
From passionate home bakers to professional artists and everything in between, the search is on for the region’s best cake decorator. With 100+ cakes and 17 finalists, look through our gallery and vote now.
The centre of rapidly growing town nestled at the border of Gympie and the Fraser Coast is in line for a major facelift. See the plans
The life of an alleged Hervey Bay murder victim will be remembered and celebrated at a gathering in Bundaberg this week after he was allegedly killed while trying to help someone.
An e-bicycle rider in his 30s has died after crashing into a power pole on a busy beachside road. It comes as deaths in that region are now 20 more than last year with two funerals in two days.
After a tough 2023 season where both the reserve and A grade went winless, the Hervey Bay Seagulls look to 2024 with enthusiasm and belief.
A shocking photo taken at a Halloween party in Maryborough shows two high school students, one dressed as a Ku-Klux-Klansman, and another in blackface and chains.
Kinkuna and Goodwood residents have been advised to ‘watch and act’ and Gin Gin residents to closely monitor updates as a fire moves towards the town. Howard residents have been told to stay indoors.
Zombie, Headless Horseman, Scarecrows and characters of all descriptions took over the streets of the Fraser Coast for Halloween this year. Vote for your favourite costume:
This region is losing the war against drink driving, with an alarming 20 per cent rise since January 2021. Here are some of the most shocking incidents of 2023 so far.
Stars of a rom-com being filmed at the Fraser Coast have spent three weeks enjoying the region’s best sights, attractions, restaurants and bars. See where they were spotted.
A rider has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being “thrown” from a motorbike during a collision with a car at Hervey Bay.
Ali Bennett of Allied Fitness has been voted the best of the best of 2023, taking out more than a quarter of the votes to easily cross the finish line first. Watch her video response:
A married ex-MP, who quit his Federal seat in Victoria after messages to a woman on a “sugar baby” site surfaced, says his wife “still loves” him and he’s ready to serve his new Queensland city.
With a retirement, a resignation and keen contenders, the race continues to heat up ahead of the March 2024 Fraser Coast council election.
With dam levels dropping and water use soaring, Fraser Coast residents are being urged to limit their water use as summer approaches.
A Maryborough man has revealed what he intends to do with his six-figure windfall after winning big playing Keno for the second year in a row.
A Fraser Coast councillor of eight years has opened up on the highs and lows of his career as he confirms his plans ahead of the 2024 election.
Graziers across the Burnett have been urged to apply for roadside grazing permits to help feed stock and keep fire fuel on public land to a minimum as the ‘cruel’ conditions persist.
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