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EVERYDAY PEOPLE - Cameron Thomas - Scooping Up Success

Cameron Thomas has faced his share of highs and lows, but lately, life has been looking up for him and his family, especially in business. If you haven’t heard of RAD Rolled Ice Cream, it’s likely because you haven’t been out much! Starting...

27 Nov 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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EVERYDAY PEOPLE - Teresa van Kalken - Life’s what you make it

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TERESA van Kalken was born 53 years ago at the Maryborough Base Hospital, growing up on her family’s farm in Toogoom, where her parents owned a sprawling citrus property, Teresa remembers those early days warmly. “Growing up in Toogoom was...

11 Dec 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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EVERYDAY PEOPLE - Herbert Thomas Gardner - A life well lived

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AT NINETY-EIGHT, Herbert Thomas Gardner enjoys life on his sprawling acreage, overlooking the Sandy Straits, Round Island, and K’Gari and driving his buggy. He moved to this tranquil haven in his sixties with his late wife, Joyce, originally...

07 Jan 2025

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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City centre parking & pump track boost

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THE HERVEY Bay City Centre car park extension and upgraded facilities at the popular pump track were officially opened on December 24. Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour announced the addition of 164 parking spaces between the Hervey Bay PCYC and the...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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Celebrating Dedication and Service: Honouring Two Pillars of the UPSS Community

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As the school year draws to a close, two remarkable individuals at Urangan Point State School are preparing to embark on the next chapters of their lives. With nearly 70 years of combined experience, Leanne Angeles and Mark Fowler have played...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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Smoke tests to help fix sewer issues

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FRASER Coast Regional Council will conduct smoke tests in Hervey Bay and Maryborough early this year to find and fix issues in the sewerage system. The tests, scheduled from March to May 2025, will help identify leaks and illegal pipe connections...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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Motorcycle donation boosts apprentice training

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MOTORCYCLE mechanical technology apprentices from across the state have been gifted the valuable opportunity to learn first-hand on one of the industry’s latest models, with TAFE Queensland’s Hervey Bay campus receiving a generous donation from...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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Jobs Ready program now extended to Maryborough

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A FREE program that helps job seekers get ready for work and supports businesses to find and keep staff has been extended to Maryborough. Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the Jobs Ready program, run by Council and funded by the Australian...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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Markets at the Pier donates $20,000 to local charities

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IN A HEARTWARMING show of community support, Markets at the Pier held its annual Donation Day on Saturday, December 14th, in Pier Park. The event, which marked a significant moment for the newly appointed market management, successfully raised...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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Gowns and great futures; graduates celebrate

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STUDENTS from TAFE Queensland’s Fraser Coast campuses celebrated their achievements in December, donning caps and gowns for a graduation ceremony at the Carriers Arms Hotel. Over 60 graduates from various fields, including individual support...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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K’gari prepares for bush fire season

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K’GARI (formerly Fraser Island) has stepped up its efforts to safeguard the island from the looming threat of bushfires, with months of strategic mitigation work carried out in preparation for this year’s bushfire season. A collaborative...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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Dog rego inspections begin in early 2025

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FRASER Coast dog owners are urged to ensure their pets are registered ahead of a region-wide inspection program starting in early 2025. Cr John Weiland said registering dogs annually was a requirement under Queensland Government laws, and it...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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Council funding backs 12 local community projects

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NEW junior cricket training nets in Hervey Bay, and safety and access for training for the Hervey Bay Paddle and Outrigger Canoe Club Inc are among 12 projects supported by Fraser Coast Regional Council community grants. At a meeting held in...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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New Vinnies, Hervey Bay’s largest op shop

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HERVEY Bay has welcomed one of the largest Vinnies stores in Queensland, with the opening of a massive new op shop on Boat Harbour Drive. Located in the former BCF site, the 1,500m² space has become a shopping haven for bargain hunters and op-shop...

07 Jan 2025

By Renee Doody

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Youth mental health project takes out Award

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THE HERVEY Bay Neighbourhood Centre (HBNC) is excited to announce the community choice winner of this year’s Social Innovators Pitch Night: The Self in Me Project, pitched by Gretchen Pedral from IG Community & Health Partners. This initiative...

11 Dec 2024

By Renee Doody