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Bay 50m pool to close for five weeks for upgrades

THE 50-METRE pool at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre will be closed from 26 March to 1 May for electrical upgrades, underground pipe repairs and essential maintenance. Fraser Coast Regional Council Director Strategy, Community and Development Gerard...

Name the Crane for Hervey Bay Hospital

PRIMARY school students across the Fraser Coast have a unique chance to make their mark on the Hervey Bay Hospital Expansion by naming the towering crane now on-site. The ‘Name the Crane’ competition, launched by Wide Bay Hospital and Health...

Next steps for Council-owned caravan parks

THE REDEVELOPMENT of the Pialba Caravan Park will resume, while plans will be prepared to explore alternative uses for the Torquay Caravan Park site, including as an open space with basic facilities or a premium playground and recreational hub. At...

Gatakers Artspace welcomed over 14,000 visitors in 2024

GATAKERS Artspace in Maryborough welcomed 14,065 locals and tourists in 2024, exploring 36 exhibitions over the past year. Fraser Coast Regional Council Arts spokesperson Michelle Govers said it was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the...

Xavier College celebrates outstanding success

XAVIER Catholic College, Hervey Bay, is celebrating a remarkable academic achievement, with its 2024 graduates excelling across multiple subjects and securing top ATAR scores. The school is proud to announce that seven individual subject scores...

New short film festival to help region become movie-making destination

A NEWLY launched short film festival is part of a non-profit organisation’s vision to attract filmmakers to the Fraser Coast and establish a collaborative hub for industry professionals. Screen Fraser Coast, a newly formed industry body, aims to...

Mud, speed, and skill as khanacross kicks off

THE 2025 KHANACROSS season roared to life last weekend behind the Maryborough Speedway, as 26 competitors battled wet and muddy conditions in the opening round. Hosted by the Hervey Bay Motorsport Association, the event saw drivers test their skills...

Importance of staying up to date with immunisations

Every day we become one day older. As we age, our immune system weakens, making older adults more vulnerable to serious infections. Immunisation is a vital tool in protecting us from preventable diseases, reducing the risk of hospitalisation and...

Building infrastructure for a growing region

AN UPGRADED aquatic centre in Hervey Bay, water treatment plant upgrades across the region, a new Hervey Bay Community Hub and a new recycling sorting centre in Maryborough are among the highlights of Fraser Coast Regional Council’s nearly $200...

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