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Creative writing workshop to ignite local voices

FRASER Coast’s writers, educators, and creatives are invited to explore the power of storytelling at the upcoming Indigiverse Creative Writing Workshop, taking place at USC Hervey Bay on Thursday, July 17, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Presented by...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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EVERYDAY PEOPLE - Lynda Eadie - The woman beneath the hat

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IN HERVEY Bay, Lynda Eadie is known for her warm smile, caring nature, and unmistakable love of hats. As manager of the Hervey Bay Hat Co., there’s nothing she enjoys more than seeing a customer’s eyes light up when they discover the perfect...

09 Jul 2025

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Living in a saturated society: Navigating the unavoidable and finding your path to wellness

FITNESS TALK

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OUR SOCIETY is full of abundance — food and alcohol are everywhere, woven into daily routines. For some, they are enjoyed in moderation: food as vital nourishment, or alcohol as a celebratory or relaxing ritual. But for many, both can become tools...

09 Jul 2025

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Fraser Coast flights soar with Qantas and Jetstar

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TRAVEL between Hervey Bay and Brisbane is set to soar again, as Qantas reinstates early morning and evening flights from October. Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the flights will depart Brisbane for Hervey Bay at 6:10pm on Wednesday, Thursday...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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Christmas in July at Hervey Bay Woodcrafts Club

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THE HERVEY Bay Woodcrafts Club is inviting the community to get into the festive spirit early with their Christmas in July Sale, happening on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2025. The event will run from 8am to 1pm on both days at the club’s...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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Building resilience: Urangan boys shine

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THIRTEEN boys from Urangan State High School have proudly completed the 10-week JTYouGotThis program, delivered by the JT Academy with expert guidance from Bernie Williams, Summer Knight, and Natalia Unsworth. This early intervention program...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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Hervey Bay Whale Festival returns in 2025 to celebrate the iconic humpback migration

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THE MUCH-loved Hervey Bay Whale Festival returns in 2025, marking the spectacular arrival of humpback whales to the calm, sheltered waters of the Fraser Coast. From July through October, Hervey Bay transforms into a vibrant centre for whale...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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Designing dreams from Hervey Bay

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HERVEY Bay’s Teigan Johnson is an inspiring example of how creativity and determination can flourish in the face of adversity. A talented emerging artist, small business owner, and proud new mum, Teigan is living proof that challenges can be...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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A sea of pink as Fraser Coast Mates Golf Day makes history in the Bay

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THE HERVEY Bay Golf Club was awash in a powerful sea of pink as the Fraser Coast Mates Annual Golf Day and The Flourish Garden, broke every record in its vibrant history, when they held the annual Golf Day on Friday June 20th. On a day overflowing...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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Walking and cycling win for Hervey Bay

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HERVEY Bay is set to receive a significant upgrade to its walking and cycling infrastructure, with the Fraser Coast Regional Council awarded $975,000 under the Queensland Government’s 2025–26 Walking and Cycling Grants programs. Announced as...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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Guide your teen to drive safely with free workshop

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PARENTS and carers in Hervey Bay are invited to attend a free evening workshop designed to help them guide their teenagers through the process of learning to drive safely. Hosted by Road Safety Education, the “Drive Coach” workshop will take...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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Creative bookmarks celebrated at Libraries

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READING wombats, colourful landscapes, and a love of literature were among the winning themes in this year’s Fraser Coast Libraries Design-a-Bookmark competition, with winners officially celebrated at a special presentation. Fraser Coast Mayor...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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Odyssey Festival brings 70s rock vibes

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AFTER two showstopping years in Adelaide, the Odyssey Festival is heading north, bringing its beloved 70s rock celebration to Queensland for the first time. Hosted at the Maryborough Showgrounds on Saturday, July 26, Odyssey Festival promises iconic...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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Safe sleeps return with Hervey Bay’s ZBus

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A huge thank you goes out to the wonderful sponsors who have joined the ZBus journey from the very start, including Community Bank Hervey Bay, RPM Mechanical & Mobile Roadworthy Certificates, The Barfly Club Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast Anglican...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody

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A Journey of Purpose: Tanya Stevenson returns from global sabbatical with a new vision for community spaces

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WHEN Tanya Stevenson, CEO of the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, was awarded a Social Impact Leadership Australia (SILA) scholarship, she knew it would be significant. What she didn’t expect was just how far it would take her, literally and...

09 Jul 2025

By Renee Doody