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Dwarf Minke Whale photographed off Port Douglas by Divers Den.

Happy ending after whale becomes stranded

The whale became stranded on Fraser Island

Abi and Sam with their baby Harry and a cute teddy gifted to them before they headed home. Picture: Contributed

Woman’s surprise birth on the way to Fraser Island

WHEN a woman set off on the trip of a lifetime to Fraser Island she never imagined she’d give birth on the way, because she had no idea she was pregnant.

IN DISTRESS: The SS Maheno just after it went aground on Fraser Island on July 8, 1935.

Old photos recall the day the Maheno went aground

Photos capture Maheno going aground 83 years ago

Indian Head on Fraser Island. Picture: Chris McLennan

EDITORIAL: Telling truth about danger isn’t a tourism fail

“On a clear day, it would be rare to look down and not see finned shadows lurking below.”

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Local author Nathan Smith has written a book on the TSS Maheno. Picture: Contributed

Gympie author releases book on the wreck of the Maheno

‘Each storm season sees the now fragile structure vanishing at an accelerated rate every year.’

GREAT TRIP: Jason Below boated this gold spot cod at North Reef while on a five-hour Cougar One charter. Picture: www.fishingnoosa.com.au

The pelagic species enticing anglers in the Gympie region

The offshore crew finally had a window last weekend to head out and take advantage of some pristine conditions.

Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation secretary Christine Royan said they are seeking compensation over 436 parcels of land where native title has been fully or partially extinguished. Picture: Alistair Brightman

Butchulla compensation claim withdrawn from court

BAC will now start direct negotiations with the State Government.

DANGER: Queensland Police have warned drivers not to drive recklessly on Fraser Island. Picture: Contributed

WARNING: Reckless Fraser Island drivers put on notice

Officers are cracking down on reckless behaviour, warning motorists their safety is at stake

DANGER: Fire ban in place across Fraser Coast

DANGER: Fire ban in place across Fraser Coast

The ban has been put in place by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service.

Luxury yacht stranded on Fraser Island beach

Mr Hayes said he understood the owners had owned the yacht, estimated to be worth about $800,000, for less than a year.

A plane had to be winched from the water after becoming bogged on Fraser Island. Picture: Contributed

Emergency after plane gets bogged in water on Fraser Island

Mr Switzer said paramedics checked the six patients who were on board the flight.

A report will be released when the investigation is finished. Picture: SUPPLIED / n20726a

INVESTIGATION: Plane’s landing gear fails on Fraser Island

The landing gear failure is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

A woman in her 20s was airlifted from Fraser Island after a car crash yesterday. Picture: RACQ LifeFlight Media

One airlifted to hospital after crash on Fraser Island

The patient was airlifted by the Bundaberg RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter about 3.30pm yesterday

ROAD DANGER: Ambulance officers have been kept busy with a horror start to Gympie region's weekend on the roads. Picture: Bill North

Horror start to weekend on Gympie region roads

Relentless series of crashes at Fraser Island, Woolooga, Rainbow Beach and near Goomeri follow Toolara fatality

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