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Due to a sporting injury, the past two weeks have seen me in countless waiting rooms—public hospitals, doctor’s offices, allied health clinics, and MRI facilities. In each of these spaces, I couldn’t help but reflect on how easily one can fall...

Cameras and free parking to ease airport congestion

FRASER Coast Regional Council is urging residents and travellers at the Hervey Bay Airport to use the new 30-minute free parking option instead of waiting in the taxi and two-minute drop-off zone. Director Strategy, Development and Community Gerard...

Same faces, new location for Hervey Bay Doctors

HERVEY Bay Doctors has opened a new practice at the Spotlight Centre – 200 Boat Harbour Drive (corner of Taylor Street) Pialba. The new facility is a significant milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to the...

New award spices up national beer competition

ONE OF Queensland’s most iconic drinks will be recognised at the 2025 Royal Queensland Beer Awards (RQBA). The competition celebrates excellence in Australian brewing and has this year introduced a new champion trophy for the best ginger beer. The...

Have your say on Brolga Theatre’s Strategic Plan

AS THE Brolga Theatre gears up to celebrate 25 years in 2025, Fraser Coast residents are invited to help shape the theatre’s strategic vision for the next five years. Fraser Coast Regional Council Arts and Culture spokesperson Sara Diana Faraj...

Hervey Bay Community Hub now a third complete

THE TRANSFORMATION of Hervey Bay’s City Centre is moving forward, with the construction of the highly anticipated $108.7 million Hervey Bay Community Hub now one-third complete. A key project in the region’s revitalisation efforts, the Hub is...

Gold win for Ecotourism

LADY Elliot Island Eco Resort has taken out gold in the ‘Steve Irwin Award for Ecotourism’ category at the annual Queensland Tourism Awards held on Friday 15th November at The Star Brisbane. Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort continues to strive and...

Tackling the future and indigenous heritage in art

TWO thought-provoking exhibitions inspired by science fiction and Hollywood disaster flicks are on view at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery this Summer. Fraser Coast Regional Council Arts spokesperson Sara Faraj said Butchulla and Burmese artist Mia’s...