Gallery director’s passion perfect background for fresh role
A new director coloured by her experience in the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery to date brings energy and passion for socially engaged projects to the role.
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Hervey Bay-heavy council hot topic at Maryborough candidate’s forum
The event might have been in Maryborough but the Heritage City’s chances of fair representation on a council with a Hervey Bay majority was a key source of debate at the latest candidate’s forum. DETAILS.
Young leaders, career politicians: Meet the Fraser Coast Regional Council candidates
The race is officially on for the 2024 local government elections. These are the 26 people who have announced they will run for the Fraser Coast Regional Council, their background and what they stand for.
Ratepayers hit with $10k damage bill for tree destruction
Fraser Coast ratepayers will have to shell out $10,000 to replace 12 trees that were snapped off along a popular tourist trail.
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Three injured in midnight crash
Five people have been taken to hospital, three with head and back injuries after a single vehicle crash left one of the occupants trapped in the car.
Nursing grad’s extraordinary turnaround in face of early failure
A Fraser Coast nursing graduate who failed a test in his first term, has opened up on how his remarkable journey hash has ended with a top award.
Tourism boost crumbles as dozens break camp rules
Plans to increase tourism offerings across the region have been tripped up amid revelations dozens of the region’s tourist parks are breaking rules.
Fraser Coast school captains of 2024 revealed
They are the young leaders of the Fraser Coast who will step up in 2024 and become important school leaders and representatives. Join us in celebrating their achievement.
Wide Bay mayors join forces for joint advocacy opportunities
Two Wide Bay mayors have joined forces to further their shared goals and highlight their struggles as the region grapples with a population boom, crime and housing crisis, and shrinking state and federal funds.
First look at detailed plan for intersection upgrade
Detailed design of a major upgrade of an increasingly busy Fraser Coast intersection reveals it will include traffic signals, and improvements to pedestrian and bike riding facilities. Full details here:
Bookings ballot carried out as caravan park redevelopment continues
The first stage of the much-anticipated Scarness Caravan Park redevelopment has been completed, and redevelopment of the Burrum Heads park is scheduled to start before the end of June.
Man dies wedged in walker waiting for ambos despite family’s frantic calls
An elderly man who suffered a catastrophic fall in his Queensland home died after an ambulance failed to show up in time despite multiple frantic calls, according to his distraught family.
Fraser Coast school duxes of 2023 revealed
The shining lights of academia at high schools and colleges across the Fraser Coast this school year have been named and applauded for their achievements.
‘Lit up like a rope’: Terrifying moment lightning goes inside a house
A Queensland family has revealed the ‘explosive’ moment lightning struck then entered their home, describing it like a ‘lit up rope’ as it hit the floor. WATCH THE VIDEO
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