40+ smiling faces: Fraser Coast celebrates Australia Day

Hundreds of people have joined in the fun of Australia Day across the Fraser Coast. PHOTOS, VIDEO:

Carlie Walker

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January 26, 2023 - 5:26PM

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Hundreds of people have flocked to Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum to celebrate Australia Day.

Among them was Gary Chappell, who was dressed from head to toe in Aussie gear.

Mr Chappell said Australia Day was his favourite day of the year.

“I like this day more than my own birthday,” he said.

Events were held across the Fraser Coast as the region celebrated Australia Day, including at the Maryborough Markets and at Glenwood.

From thong throwing to toad racing and live music, there was plenty of fun to be had during the day.

Mal Mundy and Ian Dinte celebrating at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.

Tara and Richard at Bay Central Tavern on Australia Day.

Yulia Shabaieva and Alice Chichvarina from Ukraine, Ukrainian at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.

Margaret O'Brien, Barry O'Brien and Des Nash Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.

The Simpson family at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.

Trudy and Trevor Elze at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.

The boys having fun at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.

Christine and Neil Clow at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.

The birthday girl at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.

Tash Roberts and Maggie John at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum.

Classic cars on display for Australia Day.

Mark Rouse celebrating on Australia Day.

Dee and Tallis Gibbs celebrating Australia Day at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum.

Classic cars on display for Australia Day.

Gary and Janelle at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum.

Karen and Troy from Muffin Break Hervey Bay celebrating Australia Day.

Country music performer Lance Friend with John Andersen from Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum on Australia Day.

Neil and Lyn Brockley at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.

Brian and Dawn Foster from Kawungan enjoyed Australia Day festivities at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum.

Holly Murphy and Conner Murphy-Stewart, 6, having fun at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum.

Gary Chappell having a ball on Australia Day at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum.

Les Boully, Xin Xhang and Selena Boully at Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum for Australia Day.