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Heritage listing proposed for Scarness Band Rotunda

FRASER Coast Regional Council is proposing to list the historic Scarness Band Rotunda on the Local Heritage Register, recognising its cultural significance and long-standing role in the community. Mayor George Seymour said the rotunda had been...

11 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody

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Grants boost community groups across the region

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SHADED seating, mower tractors, lighting upgrades, and equipment for trauma support and sports training are among the projects supported under the latest round of Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Community Grants Program. Seventeen community and...

11 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody

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Recovery Lounge opens in Hervey Bay

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HERVEY Bay residents impacted by ex-Cyclone Alfred will soon have a dedicated space to rest, reconnect, and access support, with the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre (HBNC) launching its Pop-up Recovery Lounge at Pialba Place Shopping Centre this...

11 Jun 2025

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Medical minds unite in Hervey Bay

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HERVEY BAY successfully hosted the Queensland Junior Doctor Conference (JDC), delivering a significant economic and reputational boost to the Fraser Coast region recently. The two-day event, held at the UNISC Fraser Coast Campus, drew more than 220...

11 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody

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Pialba Caravan Park to get major upgrade

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FRASER Coast Regional Council is pushing ahead with a significant redevelopment of the Pialba Caravan Park, in a move designed to ensure the popular holiday destination remains safe, accessible, and attractive well into the future. Council has...

11 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody

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Funding continues for local art projects

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ART, culture and community storytelling will take centre stage on the Fraser Coast again in 2025/26, as Council continues its investment in the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) in partnership with the Queensland Government. Deputy Mayor and...

11 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody

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Bringing hope to kids with a month of wishes

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This June, the team at Hungry Jack’s Hervey Bay is inviting the local community to take part in a month-long fundraising effort in support of Make-A-Wish Australia. Running from June 3rd to June 31st, the campaign aims to raise funds to help grant...

11 Jun 2025

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Nancy’s walk down memory lane

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NANCY Fermoyle has lived in Hervey Bay for nearly 85 years. The changes she has witnessed in her hometown during this time never cease to amaze her. “The Bay has changed so much from the small coastal town it was. I grew up on a cane and dairy...

11 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody

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Midwives deliver care, connection, and choice

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THEY SAY it takes a village to raise a child—and at Hervey Bay Hospital, it starts with a midwife. On this International Day of the Midwife, the hospital honoured its Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) and unveiled new initiatives to support expectant...

11 Jun 2025

By Renee Doody