Media awards: Commentary on Coast’s top topics earns state recognition
From opinions on the Fraser fire to the Coast’s council and crime, these are the pieces praised as the best.
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.
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.
Prisoner dies in Qld jail cell
A prisoner has died in custody at a Queensland jail despite efforts to save him.
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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.
Controversial eco-cabins scrapped after prolonged public backlash
Plans to build 16 “glamping” tourism cabins in the Great Sandy National Park have been quietly scrapped by the state government following public backlash.
Shock sale: Jewel in heart of CBD announces next move
A prominent Wide Bay family jewellery business that has survived everything from break-ins to floods will close with the business up for sale “until the very end”.
‘Grief is a strange animal’: Former MP’s heartache on anniversary of son’s death
A former Qld MP has reflected on living with grief after a motorbike crash claimed his young son’s life 30 years ago and how, years later, a second tragic incident would intertwine the MP’s family and the motorbike rider’s lives again.
Funeral details revealed for beloved mum killed in alleged hit and run
A funeral date has been confirmed for a much-loved mum and community volunteer who was allegedly killed in a horror hit and run.
Qld’s best childcare educator revealed
Queensland’s childcare educators play a vital and often undervalued role in the future of our children. Now we’ve found the best of the best.
Sinkholes, landslides: Wild footage captures Qld’s coastline chaos
Dramatic drone footage shot by park rangers of a landslip in action at a popular camping destination is just one of the environmental spectacles captured on camera. SEE THE INCREDIBLE VIDEOS
Flannies on at funeral for dad who died in cane farm tragedy
Loved ones have gathered to remember a loving dad, brother, son and mate who tragically died on a Bundaberg Sugar cane farm last month.
Boot print on head, scalp cuts: Man jailed over vicious work camp attack
A miner who labelled his workmate a ‘weird c–t’, and kicked him in the head after hitting him in the face so hard he blacked out, has faced his fate.
NAMED: More details emerge on man accused of stabbing attack
A man has been named in court and accused of grievous bodily harm following a second alleged stabbing attack in a Hervey Bay suburb in a week.
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