Food vans, interactive stalls and ‘surprise’ wrapped up in market plan
A determined woman is spearheading a plan for an inclusive market with food vans, interactive stalls and a special ‘surprise’ all part of the proposal.
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‘It’s so much fun’: Childcare educator wins Qld vote
A Bundaberg childcare educator has been voted the best in the state by our readers and says she still loves the job after nearly 20 years in the industry.
First dances, family ties: City where deb balls are still in full swing
Away from the world of social media and modern life for just one night, teens in white gloves and gowns fill a Queensland city hall as a bygone era is awakened with every waltz step. PHOTOS, VIDEO.
Debate rages over erosion’s cause at picturesque Qld beach
Work has started to fix erosion at a small town’s beautiful beach after public protests regarding the issue, as debate rages about what has caused it.
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‘Needs to pay’: Tradies spark push for better conditions
Electrical Trades Union members throughout the region downed tools and protested in support of improved entitlements including a pay rise and parental leave.
‘Multimillion-dollar’ first of its kind gym stretches into region
An internationally renowned company promising to redefine the term “gym” is set to open its first venue on the Fraser Coast in the coming months.
‘Becoming more popular’: Exit poll shows early lead for mayor hopeful
One mayoral candidate has emerged as a frontrunner as Fraser Coast residents turn out in record numbers for pre-polling.
‘Big industry’: Bamboo business grows with $1.5m riverside construction
The owner of a popular Torbanlea nursery has unveiled details of a $1.5m development that will include a cafe and shop on the banks of the Burrum River.
‘Blood ran cold’: Climbing eastern brown busts venomous snake myth
A regional Queensland woman got the fright of her life when her cat started hissing and she turned around to the chilling sight of a venomous eastern brown defying gravity on her flyscreen. More photos:
Hidden crisis: Dark secrets of Qld coastal towns swallowed by Airbnb
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
‘Writhing in pain’: 90yo’s three-hour wait for ambulance
The moment journalist Carlie Walker was forced to make a nest of pillows for her grandmother on the ground following a fall, as they waited for paramedics, the brutal reality of a service under pressure was quite literally brought home.
From geek to eye on council seat: Reality TV star in election spotlight
The winner of a reality television show and former radio presenter has put his hand up for Division 6 in the Fraser Coast election.
‘Paperwork was incredible’: 78yo retiree caught up in $100k scam
A Hervey Bay man has been caught up in a $100,000 scam with quick-thinking bank staff stepping in once they saw the signs of complex fraud.
Ex-deputy mayor and ‘birdman’ hears the warble of council chambers
A former deputy mayor has announced his intention to return to politics believing “his proven track record and wealth of experience” shows he is the right man for the job.
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