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EVERYDAYPEOPLE - Brian Tidyman - A soldier’s story

WITH ANZAC Day approaching, I sat down with Brian Tidyman, President of the Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch and a proud Vietnam War Veteran. Our interview fell on his seventy-eighth birthday, a fitting time to reflect on his service. The people he met and...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

710 Motorsport ready to conquer Bathurst again

710 Motorsport, affectionately dubbed “The team living the dream” by commentator Aaron Noonan during the 2024 event, is once again gearing up to take on one of Australia’s most iconic motorsport challenges. The team is packing up the tissue boxes...

Upgraded bus shelters to boost safety in Hervey Bay

NEW and upgraded bus shelters in Hervey Bay, Toogoom and Gundiah are set to deliver safer, more comfortable, and sun-smart waiting spaces for both students and passengers across the Fraser Coast. The infrastructure improvements aim to enhance the...

Navigating the changes of midlife and perimenopause

AS MIDDLE-aged women, we often take pride in our health—eating well, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and soaking up the sun. Yet, when perimenopause hits, all those diligent efforts can feel overshadowed by an unpredictable whirlwind of...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

‘Walking Side by Side’ - reconciliation through art

THE HERVEY Bay Arts Society is proud to present Walking Side by Side, an exhibition dedicated to promoting reconciliation and unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. This special event will offer artists a space to share their work...

Brolga theatre takes music to aged-care facilities

FRASER Coast aged-care residents have been enjoying live music performances from the comfort of their homes thanks to a new initiative from the Brolga Theatre. Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the popular Morning Melodies program hit the road...

Hervey Bay rough sleepers gain access to Drug ARM outreach

HERVEY Bay’s rough sleepers now have access to vital support through Drug ARM’s new local Street Outreach Service, which officially launched on Thursday, 20 March 2025. The service, made possible by a grant from Social Shift through the Hervey...

Grants help respite centre grow outdoors

THE BURRUM Districts Respite Association Inc. has recently received significant funding from the Fraser Coast Regional Council Community Grants Program and the Hervey Bay RSL Grants Program to support the completion of a vital new project. The...

Inspector Drake returns with hilarious mayhem!

TO QUOTE Thin Lizzy, “The Boys Are Back in Town” at Z-PAC Theatre as Inspector Drake and his hapless sidekick Sergeant Plod investigate what could just be the Perfekt Crime – running from May 16 to June 1, 2025. After the huge success of...

“Hoist Ya Boss;” another successful fundraiser

THE FRASER Coast community turned out in force for the annual “Hoist Ya Boss” fundraiser, an event that brought business leaders, residents, and supporters together for a great cause. Organised by the Fraser Coast Hospice Association Inc., the...

Odyssey Festival brings classic rock to Maryborough

MARYBOROUGH is set to become the heart of classic rock nostalgia when the Odyssey Festival makes its Queensland debut at the Maryborough Showgrounds on Saturday, July 26, 2025. After two successful years in Adelaide, the festival is blazing a new...

$25,000 up for grabs in Fraser Coast Art Prize

ARTISTS across Australia are invited to showcase their talent for the Girra: Fraser Coast National Art Prize, with a major prize of $25,000 on offer. Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Director Sarah Thomson said the competition provides an exciting...

Esplanade gets set for enhancements

FRASER Coast Regional Council has endorsed key design principles and priority projects to enhance the Hervey Bay Esplanade, ensuring improvements focus on accessibility, safety and preserving the natural character of the coastline. At its meeting...

Exhibitor registrations open for Careers Showcase

THE FRASER Coast Industry & Careers Showcase is back for its fifth year in 2025, with exhibitor registrations now open. Organised by Jobs Fraser Coast, the event continues to be a vital platform for students and jobseekers to explore career...

EVERYDAYPEOPLE - Bridgit Jones - Navigating life’s twists and turns

Bridgit Jones (maiden name Howard) has a knack for getting herself into amusing situations, something that’s become part of her charm. Friends often say, “That’s such a Bridget thing to do,” playfully comparing her to the fictional Bridget...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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