‘Use it or lose it’: Rising costs puts future of country halls at risk
A combination of rising building costs and the ravages of time are raising concerns about the expense of maintaining some of Gympie’s 33 country halls.
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Watch: Plan for ‘short stay’ mega park with 100+ cabins revealed
A major development proposal to turn an old car wrecking yard into a modern short-term housing and holiday accommodation hub could soon be approved in Maryborough. DETAILS, VIDEO.
‘Looked like a croc’: Spooky sighting at popular swimming spot
Experts are being asked to weigh in on a photo which sparked a warning about a possible crocodile at a weir more than 200km south of traditional croc country.
‘Larger than life’: Beloved real estate agent, musician mourned
The life of Nigel ‘Nige’ Dwyer was one well lived, and filled with music, decency, honesty, love, dogs, horses and motorbikes.
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120 smiles: Coast celebrates Cup Day in style
Bright colours, flowing dresses and of course champagne were popular on the Fraser Coast as the region celebrated the Melbourne Cup day. SEE ALL PHOTOS
Chopper hauls trawlerman to safety after 200kg frame pins him to deck
The Rescue helicopter has winched a man to safety off the north coast of K’Gari after he was crushed by a falling frame on a trawler. Watch the video
Cattle truck rolls, bursts into flames on Isis Hwy
The Isis Hwy near was shut for several hours this morning after a truck carrying cattle rolled and caught on fire.
Secret behind RAD cult ice cream’s special recipe
A new ice cream venture has hit the streets on the Fraser Coast with this family venture offering a new and improved way to create everyone’s favourite treat.
100+ cakes: 17 of Fraser Coast’s talented cake decorators
From passionate home bakers to professional artists and everything in between, the search is on for the region’s best cake decorator. With 100+ cakes and 17 finalists, look through our gallery and vote now. (Click to vote here)
Vote now: Fraser Coast’s most talented cake decorators
From passionate home bakers to professional artists and everything in between, the search is on for the region’s best cake decorator. With 100+ cakes and 17 finalists, look through our gallery and vote now.
Council reveals plans for Glenwood overhaul
The centre of rapidly growing town nestled at the border of Gympie and the Fraser Coast is in line for a major facelift. See the plans
Alleged murder victim to be farewelled by family and friends
The life of an alleged Hervey Bay murder victim will be remembered and celebrated at a gathering in Bundaberg this week after he was allegedly killed while trying to help someone.
Two funerals in two days and now this: E-bike rider, 37, killed
An e-bicycle rider in his 30s has died after crashing into a power pole on a busy beachside road. It comes as deaths in that region are now 20 more than last year with two funerals in two days.
‘Rebuilt, rejuvenated, loud’: Why Seagulls are set to soar in ‘24
After a tough 2023 season where both the reserve and A grade went winless, the Hervey Bay Seagulls look to 2024 with enthusiasm and belief.
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