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Fraser Coast triumphs in leadership challenge

FRASER Coast Regional Council has claimed victory in the 2025 Queensland Australasian Management Challenge, outperforming 12 teams in a series of leadership and problem-solving tasks. CEO Ken Diehm said the Australasian Management Challenge is...

25 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody

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Hervey Bay Hospital hits construction milestone

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HERVEY Bay’s healthcare future has taken a significant step forward, with the Hervey Bay Hospital Expansion project reaching a major construction milestone: one of the largest concrete pours in the region’s history. Over 12 hours, two...

25 Jun 2025

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Biggest Morning Tea raises awareness locally

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HERVEY Bay Sixty and Better held their Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea in June, with 55 members attending this special community event. The gathering was filled with fun activities, including games, raffles and lucky door prizes, alongside two...

25 Jun 2025

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Get creative; design the Fraser Coast library card!

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FRASER Coast Libraries are calling on its library members to help design the next library card, with entries now open for the popular Design a Library Card competition. Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said it was a fantastic opportunity for...

25 Jun 2025

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Forgotten sand art finds its home

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A NEARLY forgotten sand portrait of former Maryborough Mayor Alan Brown has recently resurfaced during the clearing and cataloguing of late artist Terry Tomlin’s extensive collection. The portrait was discovered at the Gungaloon property where...

25 Jun 2025

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Grants of up to $100k available for local groups

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HERVEY Bay MP David Lee is encouraging local not-for-profit organisations to apply for the latest Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) Super Round, with grants of up to $100,000 on offer. Mr Lee said the funding round was designed to support...

25 Jun 2025

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Hervey Bay’s voices shine brightly

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HERVEY Bay became a hub of confidence and community spirit as the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) joined forces with Toastmasters to host the recent QCWA Central Region conference. Around 100 attendees from towns including Bundaberg...

25 Jun 2025

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Brolga Theatre marks 25 Years with ten days of celebrations

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TICKETS are now on sale for a special line-up of events to celebrate the Brolga Theatre’s 25th birthday, including an Anniversary Concert, Family Fun Day, Mary Poppins Jr Musical, Ballet Workshops, and a Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular show!...

25 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody

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Councils unite to tackle climate challenges

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FRASER Coast Regional Council is leading a new project to help communities across the Wide Bay Burnett and Central Queensland regions better prepare for the impacts of climate change. The Wide Bay Burnett and Central Queensland Climate Resilient...

25 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody