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The Power of Local: Supporting Hervey Bay Businesses in 2025

IN 2025, Hervey Bay is buzzing with growth and opportunity. National businesses continue to set up shop, offering new choices and creating employment—a welcome boost for our region. However, while these larger entities provide variety, their...

07 Jan 2025

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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My top five hits (and misses) for Hervey Bay this year

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WELL folks, this is it—the final Publisher’s Point of the year before we kick off again on January 9. Time to dish out my opinions on the hits and misses of our beloved city in 2024. The Misses Crime: It’s a state problem, and our local reps...

11 Dec 2024

By Renee Doody

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Hervey Bay Carols by Candlelight: Celebrate Christmas Together

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GET READY to feel the festive spirit as Hervey Bay’s beloved Carols by Candlelight returns on Saturday, December 14th

27 Nov 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Our community thrives thanks to the incredible volunteers who give so much

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IN HERVEY Bay, our volunteers truly are the unsung heroes, quietly shaping our community into a better, kinder place to live. These selfless individuals dedicate their time, skills, and energy to causes they’re passionate about, whether in sports...

13 Nov 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Don’t touch our beachside caravan parks!

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IF OUR beachfront caravan parks go, there is a potential loss of over 60,000 overnight stays annually and tens of millions of dollars in tourism money, that our community simply cannot afford. More than that, we lose a piece of our communities long...

28 Oct 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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The Lost Art of Formality - Reading a Speech from Paper Still Matters

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I MAY very well be in the minority here, and yes, I am over 50 years of age. But I’ve seen a growing trend that leaves me saddened. In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, mobile phones have become an indispensable tool, facilitating...

16 Oct 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Publishers Point: A personal opinion, not to be taken personally

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RECENTLY, I extended an offer to a councillor to feature an editorial piece in our newspaper, providing coverage for a motion they had submitted to the Council. This is a service I have extended to numerous councillors on many occasions. To be...

02 Oct 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Sheraton Resort ‘Go Fund Me’ Appeal engages lawyers to take on Council

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AN APPEAL, led by former Fraser Coast Councillors Sue Brooks and David Lewis, is progressing with momentum, seeking to have the height of the recently approved 18 storey Torquay development that would house the proposed Sheraton Hervey Bay Resort...

18 Sep 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Councilor signals desire to revisit failed Point Vernon Foreshore promises

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CR. LACHLAN Cosgrove recently secured unanimous support at a Council meeting for a crucial initiative concerning the future of the Point Vernon Esplanade Foreshore. The Council will soon review a special report recommending an increase in service...

04 Sep 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Mates annual Pink Dinner to raise valuable funds for mental health counselling

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FRASER Coast Mates is once again hosting their highly anticipated annual Pink Dinner on Friday, October 11th. Proudly presented by Prime Agents and generously supported by the Hervey Bay RSL Club, this event has established itself as a vital part of...

21 Aug 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Seymour flounders over development as Truscott gives stunning performance

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FOR WHOM the bell tolls’ may well be an apt description of Mayor George Seymour’s chances of retaining his Mayoralty beyond the current term. Mayor George Seymour is highly regarded for his grassroots community involvement—handing out tickets...

07 Aug 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Fraser Coast Mates raise serious money for suicide prevention

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AS POSSIBLY one of the world’s worst golfers, I had a blast at the recent Fraser Coast Mates Golf Day at the Hervey Bay Golf Club. In my line of work, we’re always up to something—sponsoring events, joining in the fun, or lending our marketing...

24 Jul 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Magpie Madness: Surviving Swooping Season with a Smile

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WELL, it’s that time of year again when Spotlight sells out of those googly stick-on eyes and Bunnings does a roaring trade on zip ties. A helmet isn’t just a helmet anymore—it’s a canvas for all sorts of anti-magpie creativity. Yes, magpie...

10 Jul 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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21 storey development decision mercifully close

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THE 21-STOREY development proposal in Torquay has sparked unprecedented division within the community. This issue represents a watershed moment for Hervey Bay, regardless of the outcome. The community eagerly anticipates a decision from the...

26 Jun 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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I’m sick and tired of people bagging our local police

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IF YOU visit any community site on social media, it won’t take long to find people expressing their frustration about the state of crime in our region. Youth crime, and crime in general, is a highly contentious topic in our community right now...

12 Jun 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser