The long-awaited $1 billion Gympie Bypass is less than one year away from completion, but there remains no shortage of mega-projects on the horizon in all corners of the Wide Bay Burnett.
The daughter of a beloved Hervey Bay entrepreneur, who managed several hotels in the regions and brought to town some of Australia’s biggest rock acts, is raising funds to bring home his body after he died in Thailand.
Tourists and campers at a hugely popular regional Qld beach are facing significant travel delays after a massive landslide down cliffs more than 70m high cut access to the area.
He’s survived bone cancer and a liver transplant and now a Hervey Bay man has put his hand up to run for council.
A Maryborough man has revealed what he intends to do with his six-figure windfall after winning big playing Keno for the second year in a row.
A Fraser Coast councillor of eight years has opened up on the highs and lows of his career as he confirms his plans ahead of the 2024 election.
Graziers across the Burnett have been urged to apply for roadside grazing permits to help feed stock and keep fire fuel on public land to a minimum as the ‘cruel’ conditions persist.
A multimillion-dollar clubhouse with ten pin bowling, sports bars and a fire pit has opened at a Hervey Bay lifestyle resort.
Old faces in new places, redrawn battle lines and millions in costs to ratepayers are among the hallmarks of the 2024 council elections. Vote in the poll: Is It Time For a Change?
A man aged in his 20s has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in his shoulder and chest in Maryborough and a woman has been taken into custody.
Three people, including a teenager who suffered neck and abdominal injuries, have been rushed to hospital after swerving when a kangaroo jumped in front of their vehicle.
A Hervey Bay care organisation, which helps the region’s most vulnerable is still in shock and desperately searching for their stolen work car after it was taken in broad daylight.
Melbourne to Fraser Coast flight negotiations were cleared for takeoff and the future of two key Maryborough CBD sites led fierce debate in this week’s council meeting. VIDEOS, DETAILS.
Shock footage has revealed the extent of dust blowing from housing developments at a sleepy riverside village into the community, nearby homes and on swimming pools. Watch the video.
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