The showgirl quest has been a vital part of country shows across Qld for decades, but with many organisers increasingly struggling to recruit young women to the cause, its fate is in the balance.
Stephen Bennett has claimed the Queensland Health Minister does not care about the reality facing patients in Bundaberg hospitals.
There have been 160 ‘asbestos exposure incidents’ in 100 Queensland public schools in the past four years, with three of those schools lodging more than five incidents. See the full list of affected schools:
A smoke warning has been issued for local residents two days after a grassfire started at Takura, near Hervey Bay.
These types of events – whether it is netball, tennis, bowling or football – bring people here … they stay longer and it supports our local hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
A position exists for a Maryborough storyteller who is practically perfect in every way and can fill some very special shoes.
As his government eyes the 2032 Olympics, Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders has big plans for the legacy the event will leave on the Fraser Coast.
These men want other locals to know it’s okay if you feel like you’ve hit a rough patch and they’re back with a popular pink event promoting mental health awareness.
This modest Coast motel has been ‘basically booked out’ since COVID-19 restrictions lifted and with whales on the way, there’s hope things will just get better.
Projects are being carried out across Wide Bay in a bid to help the local economy and create more jobs in the area.
We asked where to find the best burger on the Fraser Coast and after a tight race, you picked a winner.
It started with a bold idea. Now, new world class water park celebrating all things Mary is about to open to the public. Here’s the backstory and a unique view from the air.
This unique retro store, hidden off the Esplanade, is up for sale and the owner’s hoping it goes into the hands of someone who will keep it running.
She’s breaking barriers in her sport. Now, this talented player and coach wants to inspire Indigenous kids to think outside the rugby league square.
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