Millions in funding pledged as sport becomes election playing field
After a $3m dollar upgrade of Eskdale Park was promised by the Federal Government, the LNP has made its own commitments to sporting groups on the Fraser Coast.
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‘Pretty cool’: Young stars eager as Qld town ready to host Maroons
Gympie is gearing up to paint the town maroon with the Queensland 2025 State of Origin team headed to the regional city, with interest growing on whether a hometown hero will join them. WATCH THE REACTION:
Upgrade of city’s football fields back on the table
After Labor lost the last State election, the promised upgrade of Maryborough’s Eskdale Park seemed to have been shelved. But now a new $3 million plan has been announced by the Federal Government.
LNP promises $500k to Hervey Bay basketball if elected
LNP Hinkler candidate David Batt has promised $500,000 to Hervey Bay Basketball to build a canteen, office, female, male and accessible change rooms and bathrooms at the new Nikenbah Sports Complex basketball centre.
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‘Immense hole in our lives’: Qld speedway stalwart mourned
The beloved matriarch of a well-known Qld speedway family and “pillar” of the club she helped found nearly seven decades ago is being honoured after her sad passing.
‘We can make a difference’: Sporting superstar joins national campaign
Hervey Bay Paralympian Keir Stephens has been announced as an ambassador Swim for a Cure, raising funds for cancer research.
Beloved Albert Park grandstand to get a $1.6m facelift
Gympie’s iconic Albert Park Grandstand will be restored to repair flood damage, enhance facilities, and improve accessibility. VOTE IN OUR POLL:
‘Can’t race without it’: Speedway dealt double blow after wall collapse
Bundaberg’s speedway is still out of action after part of the track’s concrete wall collapsed for the second time in 12 months, forcing it to cancel two events. LATEST.
Local teen league sensation signs on with Broncos
Hervey Bay’s very own rugby league sensation, Kobie Woodman, has signed on to the 2025 Brisbane Broncos Development Squad, saying he’s “excited and thankful” for the opportunity.
So-called greyhound ‘death track’ scrapped after million dollar revamp
A meeting of Bundaberg greyhound racing club officials and Queensland Racing has cemented the club’s future after it was told last week it would remain shut down for the next six months.
Glen Miller wins Fraser Coast Citizen of the Year 2025
Indigenous role model and leader Glen Miller has been named Fraser Coast Regional Council Citizen of the Year award as part of its Australia Day celebrations. FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Qld council unveils plans for $50 million stadium ahead of 2032 Olympics
A $50 million dollar stadium has been proposed by the Fraser Coast council to position the region as a premier training spot ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.
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