RED TAPE: Jobs lost as Island business forced to close
Popular Fraser Island tour operators say State Government red tape has forced their doors to close after more than two decades in business
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BEACHED: Baby whale found on Fraser Island
Environment officers have warned people could expect to see more whale deaths along Queensland’s coast after a baby whale was found beached on Fraser Island
How to land a sizeable coral trout this weekend
Snapper and sweet lip some of the fish on the chew near Fraser Island.
UPDATE: Excavator used to recover stuck Fraser Island bus
VIDEO: RECOVERY crews have managed to free the skeleton of a Fraser Island tour bus stuck on Fraser Island.
HONOURED: Fraser Island’s lead defender named state’s best
The man who saved the world-heritage listed Fraser Island from environmental destruction has been honoured as one of Queensland’s greatest citizens
BREAKING: Man’s leg crushed in Fraser Island accident
Paramedics initially treated the man for injuries to his leg.
OPINION: Respect for dingoes is the only answer
‘I narrowly survived a dingo attack as a four-year-old’ when one lunged for me’
REVEALED: The hefty fines hitting Fraser Island visitors
Fraser Island visitors have been slapped with hefty fines by the Department of Environment and Science in the last 12 months
The shipwrecks off Fraser Island you haven’t heard about
While these cases are the most famous, a total of 23 wrecks were recorded in Fraser Island waters between 1856 and 1935.
HUMPBACKS HERE: Early sighting backs Bay’s world title bid
Less than a day after calls for the town to be called the world’s first Whale Heritage Site, Hervey Bay has proved why it is deserving of the title
Fraser Island tour company in hot water over injury claim
A well-known Fraser Island tour company has defended its reputation in the wake of allegations a Hervey Bay woman broke her back on one of its bus trips
What can happen if you ignore Fraser Island driving advice
A lucky escape for a driver on Fraser Island on Saturday night has prompted a warning about the dangers of driving on the beach
Search for rescued yachties…and their seafarer cat
Within the pages of the slightly-water-logged yellow exercise book lies details of the 38 foot yacht’s fated journey from Yeppoon
Fraser Island volunteers take out the trash
More than 750 volunteers combed through 123km of beach to collect 1259 bags of rubbish across the weekend as part of the annual clean-up
CRIPPLING LIVING COSTS: Battlers left with $50 a week
Peter Ayoub dreams of visiting Fraser Island
Work to be carried out at popular Fraser Island hotspot
Visitors are urged to observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers.
STORY OF: A granddaughter of Fraser Island tourism pioneers
Judy Fischer reflects on a time when she could walk to the beach with her friends and feel absolutely free
BUMP BEAUTY: Why pregnancy photography has become so popular
‘I think of all the generations back and the women who came before me.’
Roadworks begin after cyclone damages parts of Fraser Island
Visitors will be expected to observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers.
Holiday over as man airlifted off Fraser Island
The man was airlifted to hospital with back injuries.
PREPARE TO PAY: Dingo feeding fines doubled to $10k
Maximum fines for feeding dingoes on Fraser Island will be doubled to more than $10,000 in an effort to deter tourists from approaching the animals
GALLERY: Cross-Tasman mateship spans centuries through Maheno
Fraser Island’s iconic Maheno shipwreck provided the backdrop for a truly moving moment yesterday
Dingo advocates make recommendations to prevent more attacks
A spokesman from the Department of Environment and Science confirmed the letter had been received.
Where to see Anzac Day RAAF flypasts on the Fraser Coast
Two Royal Australian Air planes will pass over various locations at the Fraser Coast as part of flyovers across Queensland in support of Anzac Day commemorations
Vital upgrades funded for Orchid Beach airstrip
The Orchid Beach airstrip on Fraser Island will be getting a major upgrade to make it safer to use in emergency situations
Fraser Is expert fisherman shares secrets in new series
For Sean ‘Skip’ Thompson, standing with two feet in the water and feeling the sand between his toes with a rod in his hand is the best feeling in the world
UPDATE: Fraser Island residents taking weather in stride
The photos were shared on Facebook by the Fraser Coast Disaster Coordination Centre.
Strong winds, high tides wreak havoc on Fraser Island
High winds and king tides have left Fraser Island’s residents and rangers facing a lengthy cleanup
‘Pack up and leave’: Warning to campers
WATCH: Authorities are advising campers at popular spot Inskip Point to “pack up and leave” with Tropical Cyclone Oma’s slowly moving towards the Coast.
PREPARE NOW: Limited access to Fraser Island from tomorrow
Emergency services are door-knocking residents, travellers and businesses on Fraser Island as Tropical Cyclone Oma heads towards the region
Group says no more dingoes should be destroyed on Fraser
The organisation said since 2001 the State Government had “brought about the deaths of hundreds of dingoes”.
Grateful for courage, efforts of a truly selfless man
After a long fight with the Queensland Government and the bankruptcy of Dr Sinclair, the mining and logging ceased in 1991.
Fishing vessel deaths: No chance to grab safety gear
EIGHT commercial fishermen, who died when two vessels capsized in separate incidents off the Queensland coast, may have been trapped by loose equipment.
The sacrifices and rewards of four decades as a paramedic
There are certain things paramedic Greg Alexander will never forget…
He worked to protect Fraser Island right up to his death
Just days before he died, pioneering conservationist John Sinclair was still working with USC to ensure his legacy to preserve K’gari Fraser Island continued.
Insider tips for your next Fraser Island weekend getaway
WHAT better way to spend Valentine’s Day than cruising to your heart’s content through World Heritage-listed paradise?
MAFS groom claims dingo bit off finger on Fraser Island
The reality TV groom cheekily claimed the top of his finger had been bitten off by a hungry dingo.
Where the big spanish mackerel will bite this weekend
With warm temperatures and lighter winds earlier in the day the boat ramps were packed as anglers made their way out.
Man airlifted after snake bite on Fraser Island
A man in his early 20s was airlifted off Fraser Island after he was bitten by a snake near his camp site.
Where the fish are biting as the reefs produce the goods
With some of the biggest tides of the year this week, timing the run over the bar was very important.
Move the animals or ban the campers on Fraser Island
Why is it then considered safe to have campers where there are hungry, wild animals on Fraser Island?
Don’t cull the dingoes
Culling the dingoes on Fraser Island in response to the attack of a six-year-old boy over the weekend is simply an ill-thought through knee-jerk reaction.
We need to accept that in the wild, dingoes rule
DOGS are among our best and most loyal allies in life but there are times when we have to respect that not all animals are domestic.
WEEKEND RECAP: News you may have missed in Gympie region
From snake bites to a young boy mauled by dingoes at Fraser Island, catch all your news here.
Boy attacked by dingo pack on Fraser Island
A YOUNG child was airlifted from Fraser Island after he was attacked by a pack of dingoes.
Young boy in hospital after dingo attack on Fraser Island
A young boy was flown to hospital after a dingo attack on Fraser Island yesterday afternoon.
Young girl winched off Fraser Island after diving injury
A YOUNG girl has been winched off the beach at Fraser Island after reportedly suffering a back injury diving into shallow water.
Future of region’s most loved natural asset to be reviewed
BOATIES, fishers and users of the Great Sandy Marine Park are invited to take part in a review of the park’s zoning plan to help guide its future management.
Rescue chopper called to Fraser Island
A rescue chopper is preparing to winch a person from Fraser Island after they injured themselves diving into shallow water.
Stinger seasons to become longer and stronger
USC researcher warns climate change would lead to longer, stronger stinger seasons.
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