Patchy, unreliable and flat out non-existent mobile phone reception in many parts of the Fraser Coast cost one family the life of their father and – incredibly – it is still a black spot 10 years later.
Hervey Bay’s annual seafood festival will not go ahead this year and has been replaced with another celebration. We reveal all the details here.
A country pub has given Woolworths “the flick” after the supermarket shared concerns over the “food safety implications” of a weekly hot roast chicken raffle.
A Qld courtroom has heard the shocking details of a bitter feud between two families at a prestigious private school, which spiralled violently out of control at a swimming carnival.
“This cultural, environmental, art and storytelling event explores the traditional connection between turtles and Bundaberg region.”
Meet the local woman behind a special farm that providing a loving home to rescue animals and helping people living with disabilities and mental health through unique therapy programs
New fire ban introduced as hot and dry conditions roast the region
Council stays up late for residents to see after-hours meeting.
While water supplies are said to be in good shape, every drop of water counts during dry weather on the Fraser Coast.
Over the last 365 days local crews have responded to more than 280 critical missions and transferred 1384 patients throughout the Wide Bay Burnett and Central Queensland regions
Bush fire prevention on Fraser Island has been a main focus for the past fortnight, with the council spending $22,600 on a Fire Management Trail upgrade.
Whether they’re trading in the concrete jungle for a seascape or are taking advantage of affordable house prices, residents from major cities are packing their bags to call Bundaberg home.
Inspirational speakers, dancing and celebrations at the Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre.
A WELL-KNOWN Coast surfer has gone out the way he would have wanted – in the waves – after catching a big barrel.
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