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Twice as nice; Bickerton lands dual aces on same hole, same date

AFTER more than four decades of dedication to the game, Hervey Bay golfer Scott Bickerton had never scored a hole-in-one. That changed, on June 12th of this year, when he stepped onto the 12th tee at the Hervey Bay Golf Club and struck a perfect...

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Artists compete for $7k in annual local exhibition

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ART lovers are invited to experience one of the Fraser Coast’s longest-running creative traditions as the Hervey Bay Art Society presents its 41st Annual Competitive Art Exhibition (ACAE) at Gatakers Artspace. Running from early August to 14...

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Local lab gains national health accreditation

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A MAJOR expansion of local water testing services will help protect vulnerable members of the community while supporting hospitals, aged care homes, councils and businesses across the Fraser Coast region and beyond. Fraser Coast Regional Council’s...

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New bushfire plan to help protect local communities

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FRASER Coast Regional Council has adopted a new plan to help reduce the risk of bushfires and protect local communities. The Bushfire Risk Mitigation Strategy sets out practical steps Council will take on the land it manages, from building and...

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Jayden Christie leads a new chapter for Hervey Bay’s Chamber of Commerce

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JAYDEN Christie has stepped into the role of President of the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce with a clear sense of purpose, to build on a proud legacy and help guide the organisation into its next phase of growth and connection. A respected small...

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Ride for pain support rolls into Hervey Bay

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HERVEY Bay will welcome the 2025 Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour on Sunday, 24 August, offering a free community event designed to help people living with chronic pain take back control of their health and wellbeing. The session will be held at...

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Hervey Bay Community Hub reaches halfway point

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THE NEW Hervey Bay Community Hub is halfway through construction, marking a major step forward in delivering more public spaces, centralised Council services and a revitalised city heart. Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the project was...

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Support for locals with hearing loss

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LIVING with hearing loss can be isolating—but a dedicated local group is working to change that, offering support, information, and friendship for those navigating the challenges of hearing loss and cochlear implants. CICADA Queensland...

23 hours ago

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Threads of hope; craft show supports hospice

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THREADS of tradition, colour, and community spirit will weave together this August as Hervey Bay hosts one of the region’s most anticipated creative showcases – the Fraser Coast Hospice Quilt and Craft Show 2025. Set against the backdrop of...

23 hours ago

By Renee Doody