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20 Jan 2023

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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March 20th Edition 2025

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Torquay Caravan Park Having moved here from the Gold Coast I was disappointed in councils’ decision to approve the Sheraton project and now talking about removing the caravan park for “the people”. Sorry I just don’t buy it, there’s plenty...

19 Mar 2025

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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March 6th Edition 2025

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Bracing for the new Planning Scheme The prospect of the impending Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Planning Scheme Review fills one with a sense of foreboding. It is inevitable the Council’s Planning Department will have considerable influence...

05 Mar 2025

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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February 20th Edition 2025

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Celebrating Hervey Bay’s Hidden Talent Dear Editor, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the incredible talent we have right here in Hervey Bay. From our thriving community theatre scene to our talented musicians...

19 Feb 2025

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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6th February Edition 2025

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Council responds to pool hour changes Dear Editor I write in response to Julie McKinlay’s letter about pool hours. We understand that many people are disappointed by the changes, but keeping our aquatic centres safe remains Council’s highest...

05 Feb 2025

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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23rd January Edition 2025

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Customer service in the Bay It is a common (and often well-founded) complaint in Hervey Bay that tradespeople, especially, but occasionally other businesses as well, have lost the desire and knowledge to provide good customer service. I had an...

22 Jan 2025

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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9th January Edition 2025

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Sharp thinking on Carols The Hervey Bay Carols by Candlelight was a resounding success this year, and it’s all thanks to the incredible effort and quick thinking of the organisers. When ominous weather threatened to dampen the Christmas spirit...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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12th December Edition 2024

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Don’t touch our beachside caravan parks! Yes, yes, yes. Finally, a councillor proposing a consultation for the benefit or his community. That’s a refreshing change to start with. I would also challenge your assumption that caravanners would...

11 Dec 2024

By Renee Doody

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28th November Edition 2024

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Alternative Options for Pialba and Torquay Caravan Parks? It was with utter disbelief and dismay that, while watching our local news, I learned that at the recent Fraser Coast Council Meeting, a decision had been made to shelve the desperately...

28 Nov 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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14th November Edition 2024

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Is Hervey Bay tourist friendly? Hervey Bay calls itself a tourist town. At best it is a brief stopover point for tourists to access the unique world heritage sites of Lady Elliot Island and Fraser Island. Perhaps, take a whale watching trip...

13 Nov 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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17th October Edition 2024

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Footpath Hervey Bay To Fraser Coast Councillors On 9/06/23023 I sent an email to council complaining about the lack of footpaths in many areas of Hervey Bay and outlined the dangers to young mothers with children in hand and pushing a pram, having...

16 Oct 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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3rd October Edition 2024

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Adult Education For Seniors We moved here some years ago to get away from the rat race.. In such towns schools host educational classes at night for a fee covering any topic that people feel a need to learn and get enough interest in usually around...

02 Oct 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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19th September Edition 2024

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Children on K’gari Mayor George Seymour’s recommendation that small children not be allowed to roam on all parts of K’gari is the height of common sense. There is no shortage of beautiful sandy beaches or islands for recreation in Queensland...

18 Sep 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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5th September Edition 2024

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Point Vernon Foreshore I have lived in Hervey Bay for 70 years and it goes without saying, have seen change. However, I’m pleased to say the area in which I walk has not changed. I am referring to the Pialba – Pt. Vernon foreshore. In fact, it...

04 Sep 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser