‘Economic need, wildlife’: Major shift in Sheraton high-rise appeal
A court ruling on whether the Fraser Coast council was right to approve an 18-storey Hervey Bay beachfront resort is a step closer after fresh orders were made.
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Flood survivor voted Fraser Coast’s favourite lash tech
A young woman who started her own business out of her parent’s home nine years ago has been voted the Fraser Coast’s top lash technician of 2025 – meet her, and the businesses that made the top five:
Revealed: How stabbing victim had won costs from cops
A woman killed in an alleged stabbing previously won costs from police after a court found they failed to properly consider potential DV in the wake of a car accident.
‘Luckiest store’ strikes again with big Lotto win in Hervey Bay
A newsagency with five major lotto winners in the past two years, struck again on the weekend, with two people winning more than half a million dollars each, and one of them yet to realise it.
Young man accused of running amok with $250k backhoe out on bail
A 20-year-old heavy machinery operator has faced court on multiple charges including stealing and possibly destroying a $250,000 backhoe, knocking down power lines, closing off roads and evading police in a terrifying chase.
Fraser Coast sale and auction results, week ending June 15
There were 13 properties sold on Fraser Coast last week, with 48 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Bringing soldiers home alive: Defence’s safety revolution unfolds
Former Special Forces soldier’s lifesaving creation to lead revolutionary safety technology trials at Australia’s largest military exercise.
Fraser Coast sale and auction results, week ending June 14
See the latest auction and sales results on Fraser Coast for last week.
45+ photos: All the fun of Maryborough’s Relish Festival
Thousands of foodies have enjoyed the sights and sounds of Maryborough’s annual food and wine festival.
45+ photos: All the fun of Maryborough’s Relish Festival
A huge crowd has gathered for Maryborough’s annual food and wine festival.
Truck driver seriously hurt after hitting parked car, tree
A truck driver in his 50s has suffered serious injuries after crashing into a car and hitting a tree.
Cash boost call: Qld container rebates ‘should be doubled’
Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme returns should be doubled to 20c in a bid to keep up with inflation and encourage more residents to take part, a parliamentary committee has heard.
‘Unmistakably Qld’: Muster launches 2025 festival on Slim Dusty’s birthday
The Gympie Music Muster officially launched its 2025 festival program in Brisbane on Friday, highlighting a line-up of artists, a new Indigenous Showcase, and its commitment to regional impact and the arts.
Region where odds of being hurt in car crash have skyrocketed 220%
Police have launched a campaign to staunch the flow of blood from a Qld community where 22 people have already died in 2025.
Pheobe housemate shocks with surprise new look in court return
One of the two housemates charged with Pheobe Bishop’s murder has returned to court with a surprise new (and more natural) look.
Unanimous support but ‘great reluctance’: What councillors said about budget
The $527 million Fraser Coast council budget for 2025-26 was unanimously supported when it came to the vote this week, but not all councillors were comfortable with it.
Police plea after 78yo goes missing from retirement village
A man is missing from a retirement village in Maryborough, with police pleading for public help to find him.
Chilling warning: Small items adding huge amounts to power bills
Queenslanders have been warned some heating devices could be adding hundreds to their electricity bills, as prices are set to jump. Here are the best ways to avoid that bill shock while keeping warm.
‘So bloody mad’: Daycare responds after tiny kids found in street
A Queensland childcare centre has responded after a fuming post and photo of two small escapees in the street sparked a social media storm.
‘Shattered’: Family mourns sudden death of beloved miner, dad
The family of a Qld miner have launched a GoFundMe in the wake of his sudden death, saying they had lost a ‘devoted dad’ and ‘loving husband’.
Seven mayors make last ditch bid to stop $132m waste hit
Seven mayors are calling on key state ministers to consider an urgent rethink to major waste tax changes with only three weeks left before residents feel hip pocket pain at the landfill gate.
‘Imagine if we go down’: Inside doomed $17m meth black flight
A previously law-abiding pilot and father’s “extraordinary” role in a secret smuggling flight between Papua New Guinea and Australia can be revealed along with wild onboard chats from a hidden recorder.
Roofer killed in Qld factory accident identified
A roofer who died in a workplace accident at Maryborough has been identified as a beloved Brisbane father of three.
Ratepayers to cop ‘average’ rate rise of up to $470 a year
The Fraser Coast council on Wednesday voted to increase the minimum rate by 3.5 per cent, though its budget shows an expected increase in total revenue from general rates of 12.49 per cent.
‘Dignified farewell’ fundraiser for little Sophia’s murderer mum
A controversial campaign to help fund a funeral for Lauren Flanigan who died in jail after stabbing her three-year-old daughter to death and a public campaign on “systemic failures” has raised thousands.
Inside the squalid home where Pheobe spent her final days
The inside of the house where Pheobe Bishop had been staying has been revealed just days after her housemates were charged with her murder.
Qld’s strange rules, loopholes you don’t know about
Queensland has some truly bizarre rules – and even more bizarre battles have been fought over them.
6 big questions we need answered in Pheobe case
The alleged murder of Gin Gin teen Pheobe Bishop created national headlines, but as we get some answers more questions arise.
Brolga Theatre to celebrate 25 years with 10-day festival
The Brolga Theatre will mark its 25th anniversary with 10 days of celebration, headlined by the Wiggles’ Dorothy the Dinosaur, cabaret performances, and the Fraser Coast Schools Spectacular.
‘Leave the bloody caravan park alone’: Hervey Bay backs push to save park
Hervey Bay residents and tourists alike have taken to social media to vent their frustrations over the potential closure of the Torquay Caravan Park. WHAT YOU SAID
‘Do you like the food?’: Qld aged care home food rating revealed
Queensland has 198 aged care homes where one person or more claimed to never be happy with the food they were served. See who is serving up culinary delights and who falls short.
WATCH: Pheobe’s mum demands respect for accused killer’s family
The mother of Pheobe Bishop has called for respect and support for the family of one of her accused killers, as hundreds of people gathered to remember the teenager. SEE THE VIDEO
Fraser Coast sale and auction results, week ending June 8
See the latest auction and sales results on Fraser Coast for last week.
‘Forever 16’: Moving video teen shared before car crash tragedy
One final trail ride is set to be held in honour of a teenage girl killed in a tragic crash this week as those close to her remember her as an outstanding horsewoman and animal lover. VIDEO TRIBUTE
New detail on grim police search as Pheobe’s family waits for confirmation
The family of murdered teenager Pheobe Bishop faces an anxious wait for confirmation human remains found by police belong to her, as more details are released on how they were found.
Eerie twist as Pheobe tragedy adds to tiny town’s haunting history
As teddies and flowers fill the street, Gin Gin locals have spoken about the terrible toll on their town where Pheobe was tragically not the first missing teen girl to meet a devastating end.
Fraser Coast sale and auction results, week ending June 7
See the latest auction and sales results on Fraser Coast for last week.
Shocking detail in discovery of remains at Pheobe search site
Police have revealed more confronting details after human remains were found during a search for Gin Gin teen Pheobe Bishop as a vigil in her honour draws near.
‘The one thing Pheobe’s mum wants other parents to know’
A powerful message from the mum of Pheobe Bishop can be revealed as the mayor of the community rocked by the teen’s alleged murder speaks candidly about one of the darkest chapters in its history.
Mum’s heartbreaking vow after murder charges laid
Phoebe Bishop’s mother has made an emotional promise to her family after the teen’s housemates were charged with murder.
‘Holy s***’: Dad’s horror find in daughter’s pillowcase
A school teacher who moved to Australia 10 years ago, and his 11-year-old daughter, have both survived a close ‘critter’ encounter in their Queensland home. Watch the re-enactment video:
Tragic life of man whose parents were murdered laid bare
The details of a former rising Broncos talent whose childhood left him with PTSD have been revealed in court as he pleaded guilty to trying to pervert the course of justice.
‘Being cautious’: Major moment police met housemate outside cemetery
A witness working at a car dealership has described the eerie moment the housemate of missing teen Pheobe Bishop was picked up by police as her family marks three weeks since her disappearance. DETAILS.
Housemate’s past unmasked: The lost wedding photo
A wedding photo from the past of Pheobe Bishop’s housemate has emerged as he makes claims over the moment the missing Queensland teenager vanished.
67 truckloads of concrete poured into hospital’s new feature
The Hervey Bay Hospital expansion has just concluded one of the biggest and most carefully coordinated concrete pours ever carried out in the region.
Woman who stabbed partner later swings a shovel at him
A woman who repeatedly stabbed her partner after he kicked her to the ground has faced court for breaching a suspended jail sentence.
Teen drops self-defence line after ‘excessive’ pub assault
A teenager who punched another man during a confrontation outside a Maryborough hotel after consuming about 18 rums acted excessively in defending himself, a court has heard.
‘Direct-to-boot’ plan ushers in new era of grocery shopping
Woolworths Pialba will emerge from the March flooding events with a brand new direct-to-boot service, after plans were approved by the council.
Revealed: Qld’s kidnap hotspots, as abduction cases on the rise
Fresh crime data shows a rise in kidnappings across Queensland, with rural communities such as Mount Isa leading the state in abduction rates.
‘Very unfair’: Sheraton conspiracy debunked as businesses fight closure
Residents and businesses that stand to lose up to a quarter of their income without the Torquay Caravan Park have launched a united campaign to convince the Fraser Coast council to save the iconic site.
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