IN PHOTOS: Australia Day 2021 on the Fraser Coast
Were you snapped out and about? See how the region’s residents spent the national day.
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From meeting up with friends, barbecues in the park or simply relaxing, here’s how Fraser Coast residents spent Australia Day.
‘We will find you’: Council boss takes aim at attackers and ‘keyboard cowards’
Ken Diehm has warned that anyone who attacks or gets physical with councillors or workers will feel the full force of the law after a second council worker was attacked on the Esplanade at Hervey Bay. Watch the video:
Large hail, 100mm rain: Severe storms set to flare up across Qld
Severe thunderstorms are looming for a vast portion of Queensland, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds and up to 100mm of rain on the cards.
‘Come and say it to my face’: New MP’s challenge to trolls
A fed-up first-term MP says community leaders must call out online trolls after posting then deleting a confrontational post.
Security crackdown as another council worker attacked
Escalating violence, threats and abuse of councillors and council staff has led to the second arrest this year, and tightened security at council-owned facilities on the Fraser Coast.
Where $1billion in legal aid funding will be spent
A “critical” funding boost to meet the increasing demand for legal services across the state has been announced. See the FULL LIST of towns and organisations set to benefit.
Thousands of dogs at risk as national pet registry goes dark
Animal rescue advocates are urging owners to check their pet microchips as a nationwide animal registry goes offline. Here’s what to do if you’re affected.