Latest Fraser Coast Regional Council News

Sneak peak at Pub Fest

Portal Administrator — 2012-06-05T05:55:00Z

5 June 2012
Locals will be given a sneak peak of the famous Maryborough Pub Fest at a special media call.

New exhibitions at Gatakers

Portal Administrator — 2012-06-05T23:20:00Z

6 June 2012
Two very different exhibitions are opening at Gatakers Artspace this Saturday.

Orchid culture on show

Portal Administrator — 2012-06-05T05:50:00Z

5 June 2012
Long time volunteer Keith Holland will be the guest speaker at an Orchid Culture Demonstration.

New exhibitions at Gatakers

Lynda Downing — 2012-06-05T23:20:00Z

6 June 2012
Two very different exhibitions are opening at Gatakers Artspace this Saturday.

Look for business opportunities

Lynda Downing — 2012-06-07T23:12:00Z

8 June 2012
Fraser Coast businesses need to ensure they are selling their expertise as well as their products.

Current and upcoming events

Lynda Downing — 2012-03-01T03:19:00Z

Site set for Burrum Boat Ramp

Lynda Downing — 2012-06-12T06:04:00Z

12 June 2012
A proposed site has been identified for the development of a new Burrum Heads boat ramp.

Streetscapes brighten local businesses

Portal Administrator — 2012-06-08T06:04:00Z

8 June 2012
Council is still taking nominations for the Streetscape funding scheme.

Mayor's Environment Award recipients

Portal Administrator — 2012-06-08T04:49:00Z

8 June 2012
The Mayoral Environment Award recipients were awarded last night.

Current and upcoming events

Lynda Downing — 2012-03-01T03:19:00Z

Council starts 2012-13 budget review

Lynda Downing — 2012-06-07T03:46:00Z

6 June 2012
Council has started reviewing its finances and developing the 2012-2013 budget.

Structure plans on track

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-13T04:18:00Z

13 June 2012
Structure plans to cater for the expected growth across the Fraser Coast are being developed.

Structure plans on track

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-13T04:18:00Z

13 June 2012
Structure plans to cater for the expected growth across the Fraser Coast are being developed.

Current and upcoming events

Lynda Downing — 2012-03-01T03:19:00Z

Current and upcoming events

Lynda Downing — 2012-03-01T03:19:00Z

Mayor pushes Fraser Coast tourism

Lynda Downing — 2012-06-19T02:55:00Z

18 June 2012
Getting rid of the red tape to streamline the development of new and existing tourism ventures.

Top riding crop coming to town

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-20T01:57:00Z

20 June 2012
A record number of equestrian riders are bound for the Fraser Coast.

Wide Bay Water Model Review

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-20T04:54:00Z

20 June 2012
Council will undertake a Public Benefit Assessment for the operation of Wide Bay Water Corporation.

Infrastructure Incentive to stay

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-20T04:56:00Z

20 June 2012
Council will maintain its infrastructure incentives to attract investment to the Fraser Coast.

Howard IGA closed

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-20T05:13:00Z

20 June 2012
Mayor Gerard O'Connell is saddened by the news that the Howard IGA supermarket has closed.

Activities-a-plenty at festival

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-21T05:25:00Z

21 June 2012
This year’s Mary Poppins Festival on July 1 boasts fun and frivolous activities for visitors of all ages.

Infrastructure Incentive to stay

Lynda Downing — 2012-06-20T04:56:00Z

20 June 2012
Council will maintain its infrastructure incentives to attract investment to the Fraser Coast.

Older Men Unlimited

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T04:16:00Z

22 June 2012
Older Men Unlimited is looking to start a Maryborough branch.

Bedtime tales at the library

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T04:19:00Z

22 June 2012
Family Nights are being organised for the Maryborough and Hervey Bay libraries

Pub Fest helps sick kids

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T04:22:00Z

22 June 2012
Pub fest revellers helped raise $5,582.29 to help sick kids across the Fraser Coast.

Walk with me

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T04:31:00Z

22 June 2012
Dog owners can join a program to keep fit and encourage their pets to socialise with other dogs

NAIDOC Week celebrations

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T05:00:00Z

22 June 2012
Mayor Gerard O’Connell will lead the flag raising ceremonies during local NAIDOC Week celebrations.

NAIDOC Week celebrations

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T05:00:00Z

22 June 2012
Mayor Gerard O’Connell will lead the flag raising ceremonies during local NAIDOC Week celebrations.

NAIDOC Week celebrations

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T05:00:00Z

22 June 2012
The inaugural Fraser Coast NAIDOC Ball will be a feature of local NAIDOC celebrations.

School holiday fun

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T05:41:00Z

22 June 2012
Children can have some free fun exploring the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery these school holidays.

Centre wins architecture award

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T05:47:00Z

22 June 2012
The Hervey Bay Community Centre has won an architecture award.

Centre wins architecture award

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T05:47:00Z

22 June 2012
The Hervey Bay Community Centre has won an architecture award.

Disaster funding breakthrough

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T06:03:00Z

22 June 2012
Council can use its own workers to repair infrastructure damaged by the 2010 and 2011 floods.

Disaster funding breakthrough

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-22T06:03:00Z

22 June 2012
Council can now use its own workers to repair infrastructure damaged by natural disasters.

Brisbane Gallery tour

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-25T02:04:00Z

25 June 2012
Friends of the Gallery’s Brisbane bus trip will coincide with the much-awaited Portrait of Spain.

Pipis Club fun

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-25T02:12:00Z

25 June 2012
Tiny tots can explore Hervey Bay Regional Gallery at the next Pipis Club meeting.

Fraser Coast Memories

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-25T02:15:00Z

25 June 2012
Entries are still open for the Seniors Week Writing Competition - Fraser Coast Memories.

It’s your local library

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-26T00:09:00Z

26 June 2012
Fraser Coast librarians have thrown down a friendly challenge to their Bundaberg counterparts.

New citizens celebrate

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-26T00:17:00Z

26 June 2012
Celia Wilson knew she wanted to become an Australian citizen so she got a special tattoo.

Underwater art course

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-26T00:24:00Z

26 June 2012
Artistic all-rounder Bob Murray is preparing to launch a six-week creative art course.

Culvert repairs on track

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-26T00:36:00Z

26 June 2012
Work to repair large concrete box culverts in Bideford Street is well and truly on track.

It's your library

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-26T02:20:00Z

26 June 2012
Fraser Coast librarians have issued a friendly challenge to their Bundaberg counterparts.

Carnival reaches record numbers

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-26T03:25:00Z

26 June 2012
The 2012 Qld Junior State Cup in Hervey Bay will be the biggest in the event’s 18 year history.

Plenty preparing for Poppins

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-06-29T06:00:00Z

29 June 2012
The Mary Poppins Festival will go ahead as planned… with a few wet weather adjustments.

Skate and scooter competitions

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-02T22:40:00Z

2 July 2012
The region’s best scooter, bike and board riders will show their wares at competitions this weekend.

Skate and scooter competitions

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-02T22:40:00Z

2 July 2012
The region’s best scooter, bike and board riders will show their wares at competitions this weekend.

Australia's first digital hospital

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-03T03:50:00Z

3 July 2012
The first fully integrated digital hospital in Australia will be developed in Hervey Bay.

Australia's first digital hospital

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-03T03:50:00Z

3 July 2012
The first fully integrated digital hospital in Australia will be developed in Hervey Bay.

Building Better Regional Cities

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-03T06:26:00Z

3 July 2012
Building Better Regional Cities rebates will target proposed and approved residential developments.

Weed harvester cleans up waterways

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-03T22:50:00Z

3 July 2012
Following successful tests in 2011, Council will purchase its first amphibious weed harvester.

Weed harvester cleans up waterways

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-03T22:50:00Z

3 July 2012
Following successful tests in 2011, Council will purchase its first amphibious weed harvester.

Media response

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-05T04:50:00Z

5 July 2012
Council has apologised to Mr Haas for placing stalls in front of his business during the Poppins Festival.

Media Response

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-05T04:50:00Z

5 July 2012
Council has apologised to Mr Haas for placing stalls in front of his business during the Poppins Festival.

Esplanade Group sets agenda

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-05T04:55:00Z

5 July 2012
The Esplanade Enhancement Group has set its agenda.

Pedal away from the everyday

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-05T22:54:00Z

6 July 2012
More than 1000 riders will take part in this year’s Cycle Qld ride from Gayndah to Noosa via Hervey Bay.

Pedal away from the everyday

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-05T22:54:00Z

6 July 2012
More than 1000 riders will take part in the Cycle Qld ride from Gayndah to Noosa via Hervey Bay.

Know the Score

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-05T23:59:00Z

6 July 2012
Council’s Live Life Healthy Team will host a free information session on type 2 diabetes.

Know the Score

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-05T23:59:00Z

6 July 2012
Council’s Live Life Healthy Team will host a free information session on type 2 diabetes.

Uniform School Zones

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-06T05:45:00Z

6 July 2012
School zone times in the Fraser Coast region will be standardised from July 9, 2012.

New exhibitions opening

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-06T05:54:00Z

6 July 2012
Intimate artist talks will be the feature of the next Hervey Bay Regional Gallery exhibitions.

New exhibitions opening

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-06T05:54:00Z

6 July 2012
Intimate artist talks will be the feature of the next Hervey Bay Regional Gallery exhibitions.

Lamplight to continue

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-06T06:00:00Z

6 July 2012
Council’s popular Lamplight Bazaars will continue until 2013.

Touch carnival to stay

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-09T00:25:00Z

9 July 2012
Hervey Bay will host the Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup for the next five years.

Touch carnival to stay

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-09T00:25:00Z

9 July 2012
Hervey Bay will host the Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup for the next five years.

Whale Festival countdown

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-09T22:34:00Z

10 July 2012
The countdown to the Hervey Bay Whale Festival is almost over.

Creative Conversations

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-10T04:39:00Z

10 July 2012
Council is taking its Creative Conversations initiative to Torbanlea and Howard residents.

National Tree Day

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-10T22:19:00Z

11 July 2012
Fraser Coast organisers are aiming to plant 1,000 trees on National Tree Day.

Pedal away from the everyday

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-05T22:54:00Z

6 July 2012
More than 1000 riders will take part in the Cycle Qld ride from Gayndah to Noosa via Hervey Bay.

Media Response

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-16T04:15:00Z

16 July 2012
Council has modified motel sewerage and waste charges across the Fraser Coast.

Disaster Forums

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-17T06:20:00Z

16 July 2012
Volunteering Qld and Westpac are helping local businesses prepare for natural disasters.

Superboat countdown commences

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-24T22:35:00Z

25 July 2012
They’re capable of speeds of over 200km an hour… and they’re heading this way!

Humpback Day

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-26T05:00:00Z

26 July 2012
Help your business turn humpday into Humpback Day!

Humpback Day

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-26T05:00:00Z

26 July 2012
Help your business turn humpday into Humpback Day!

Live art at Lamplight

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-26T05:12:00Z

26 July 2012
Joyce Bott will let her fingers do the talking when Lamplight Bazaar returns to Maryborough this Saturday.

Live art at Lamplight

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-26T05:12:00Z

26 July 2012
Live art will be on show when Lamplight Bazaar returns to Maryborough this Saturday.

Live art at Lamplight

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-26T05:12:00Z

26 July 2012
Live art will be on show when Lamplight Bazaar returns to Maryborough this Saturday.

Seniors Week 2012

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-27T03:30:00Z

27 July 2012
Seniors Week celebrations will be held across the Fraser Coast in August.

Creating Waves lecture series

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-07-30T05:44:00Z

30 July 2012
The Hervey Bay Whale Festival kicks off this week with the Creating Waves lecture series.

Road repairs

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-01T05:37:00Z

1 August 2012
Patching pot holes in the roads is a never ending job, especially after the wet.

Work forging ahead on cultural centre

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-01T06:16:00Z

1 August 2012
Work is on schedule for a November opening for the Fraser Coast Interpretive Centre.

Seniors Week 2012

Lynda Downing — 2012-07-27T03:30:00Z

27 July 2012
Seniors Week celebrations will be held across the Fraser Coast in August.

Touch Football Agreement

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-14T04:49:00Z

13 August 2012
Hervey Bay will be the home of the Queensland Junior Touch State Cup for the next five years.

IM4FIFO Campaign

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T00:42:00Z

15 August 2012
The IM4FIFO campaign has been welcomed by Fraser Coast Mayor Gerard O’Connell.

IM4FIFO Campaign

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T00:42:00Z

15 August 2012
The IM4FIFO campaign has been welcomed by Fraser Coast Mayor Gerard O’Connell.

Tech Challenge 2012

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T00:53:00Z

15 August 2012
A record number of entries have already been received for this year's RACQ Technology Challenge.

Tech Challenge 2012

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T00:53:00Z

15 August 2012
A record number of entries have already been received for this year's RACQ Technology Challenge.

Local company awarded contracts

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T01:08:00Z

15 August 2012
JAC Civil has been awarded the contract for two projects to fix flood damaged gravel roads.

Crime Prevention Action Plan

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T01:10:00Z

15 August 2012
Council will work with other groups to develop a Crime Prevention Action Plan.

Crime Prevention Action Plan

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T01:10:00Z

15 August 2012
Council will work with other groups to develop a Crime Prevention Action Plan.

Gallery preparing for annual event

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T01:16:00Z

15 August 2012
More than 180 local paintings will fill the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery next week.

Vienna Boys Choir to visit

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T23:52:00Z

16 August 2012
Two world icons will meet in Hervey Bay in September – the Vienna Boys Choir will go whale watching.

Vienna Boys Choir to visit

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-15T23:52:00Z

16 August 2012
Two world icons will meet in Hervey Bay – the Vienna Boys Choir will go whale watching.

Council spends locally

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-16T00:01:00Z

16 August 2012
Council injected $7.3 million into the Fraser Coast economy in July

Portfolio Reports

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-16T00:05:00Z

16 August 2012
The latest Portfolio Reports from Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Fraser Coast Planning Summit

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-16T05:03:00Z

16 August 2012
Community leaders and Council will come together for a Planning Summit.

Shoreline Erosion Plan

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-16T05:05:00Z

16 August 2012
Council will do everything it can to help residents combat shoreline erosion.

Erosion protection works

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-23T03:47:00Z

23 August 2012
Council crews have started erosion protection works on beaches in Hervey Bay.

Workshops at Halcro Street

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-23T03:50:00Z

23 August 2012
The Halcro Street Community Centre is taking bookings for two new workshops.

Loyalty Cards continued

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-23T03:52:00Z

23 August 2012
Green waste loyalty cards have been a hit with Fraser Coast residents.

Pet rego due

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-23T03:56:00Z

23 August 2012
Pet owners have until August 31 to pay their registration renewals and claim their $20 discount.

Young Strings to perform

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-23T03:58:00Z

23 August 2012
Some of the Fraser Coast’s finest amateur strings musicians will perform this Friday (August 24).

'Nala' the whale sculpture

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-23T04:04:00Z

13 March 2012
A huge wooden whale sculpture was lifted into place at the Fraser Coast Cultural Centre.

RACQ Technology Challenge

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-23T04:25:00Z

23 August 2012
Teams are starting to register ahead of this year’s RACQ Technology Challenge.

RACQ Technology Challenge

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-23T04:25:00Z

23 August 2012
Teams are starting to register ahead of this year’s RACQ Technology Challenge.

Media Response

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-23T23:43:00Z

24 August 2012
The new non-owner-occupier rates category provides funds to develop special regional projects.

Partnership for Queensland

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-24T06:22:00Z

24 March 2012
Mayor Gerard O’Connell and Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale signed a Partners For Queensland Agreement.

Partnership for Queensland

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-24T06:22:00Z

24 March 2012
Mayor Gerard O’Connell and Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale signed a Partners For Queensland Agreement.

Partnership for Queensland

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-24T06:22:00Z

24 March 2012
Mayor Gerard O’Connell and Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale signed a Partners For Qld Agreement.

White Balloon Day

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-27T05:21:00Z

27 August 2012
Mayor Gerard O'Connell has thrown his support behind White Balloon Day.

Migaloo's Moonlight Swing

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-27T06:01:00Z

27 August 2012
the Hervey Bay Whale Festival will have its grand finale in Pier Park at Urangan on Friday August 31.

Migaloo's Moonlight Swing

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-27T06:01:00Z

27 August 2012
The Hervey Bay Whale Festival will have its grand finale in Pier Park at Urangan on Friday August 31.

Changes to airport parking

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-08-30T06:10:00Z

30 August 2012
Short-term free car parking periods at the Fraser Coast airport in Hervey Bay will change.

Doolong Road footpath

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-06T05:16:00Z

6 September 2012
A 500 metre-long section of footpath in Doolong Road should be finished by the end of the month.

Doolong Road footpath

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-06T05:16:00Z

6 September 2012
A 500 metre-long section of footpath in Doolong Road should be finished by the end of the month.

Doolong Road footpath

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-06T05:16:00Z

6 September 2012
A 500 metre-long section of footpath in Doolong Road should be finished by the end of the month.

Doolong Road footpath

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-06T05:16:00Z

6 September 2012
A 500 metre-long section of footpath in Doolong Road should be finished by the end of the month.

Community grants open

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-07T06:26:00Z

7 September 2012
Round One of Council's 2012/13 Community and Events Support Grant Scheme is now open.

From Tech Challenge master to apprentice

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-07T06:29:00Z

7 September 2012
A former Technology Challenge winner is now crafting the medals for the next generation.

From Tech Challenge master to apprentice

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-07T06:29:00Z

7 September 2012
A former Technology Challenge winner is now crafting the medals for the next generation.

Toogoom Road update

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-07T06:39:00Z

7 September 2012
Sunstate Group Qld to power ahead rebuilding a flood-damaged section of Toogoom Road.

Community grants open

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-07T06:26:00Z

7 September 2012
Round One of Council's 2012/13 Community and Events Support Grant Scheme is now open.

Experience Formula One on water!

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-07T07:20:00Z

7 September 2012
The Superboats event will double as a free family watersports weekend.

Experience Formula One on water!

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-07T07:20:00Z

7 September 2012
Enjoy a free family watersports weekend when the superboats come to Hervey Bay.

Weed busting

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-10T22:08:00Z

10 September 2012
Have you noticed plants on your property escaping and spreading into other parts of your garden?

Weed busting

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-10T22:08:00Z

10 September 2012
Have you noticed plants on your property escaping and spreading into other parts of your garden?

Weed busting

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-10T22:08:00Z

10 September 2012
Have you noticed plants on your property escaping and spreading into other parts of your garden?

Experience Formula One on water

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-07T07:20:00Z

7 September 2012
Enjoy a free family watersports weekend when the superboats come to Hervey Bay.

Mayor opens Chinese Gardens

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-11T05:16:00Z

13 March 2012
Fraser Coast Mayor Gerard O’Connell officially opens the new Chinese Garden in Hervey Bay.

Partnership for Queensland

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-24T06:22:00Z

24 August 2012
Mayor Gerard O’Connell and Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale signed a Partners For Qld Agreement.

Rugby legend is tourism ambassador

Portal Administrator — 2012-09-12T01:58:00Z

12 September 2012
Rugby legend Chris Latham is the new Fraser Coast Tourism Ambassador.

'Nala' the whale sculpture

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-23T04:04:00Z

23 August 2012
A huge wooden whale sculpture was lifted into place at the Fraser Coast Cultural Centre.

Cyclists to spend up during visit

Portal Administrator — 2012-09-12T00:15:00Z

11 September 2012
More than 1000 Cycle Queensland riders will start to arrive on the Fraser Coast.

Community Services Expo

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-11T23:58:00Z

11 September 2012
The finishing touches are being put in place for the Fraser Coast Community Services Expo.

Heritage Study receives Award

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-11T23:40:00Z

11 September 2012
Council and Converge Heritage + Community, were recognised at the Heritage Awards.

Tiger asks - Fraser Coast next

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-09T23:41:00Z

7 September 2012
Tiger Airways has launched a survey on its Facebook page to find its next destination.

Community grants open

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-07T06:26:00Z

7 September 2012
Round One of Council's 2012/13 Community and Events Support Grant Scheme is now open.

Lots to enjoy before gallery moves

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-06T00:48:00Z

6 September 2012
One more week to view the entries in the Hervey Bay Art Society Annual Competitive Art Exhibition.

Practice makes perfect for St Marys

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-05T23:50:00Z

6 September 2012
Five Human Powered Vehicle teams from will conduct a final training run this Sunday.

Questacon confirmed for Tech Challenge

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-04T22:09:00Z

4 September 2012
Representatives from Questacon will host interactive displays at the RACQ Tech Challenge.

Active Transport to Schools bike winner

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-04T22:00:00Z

4 September 2012
Orlando Keegan now pedals his way to school every day after winning a brand new bike.

Community Champion Award

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-04T21:51:00Z

4 September 2012
Are you a Fraser Coast champion? Nominations close 10th September.

Fraser Coast winning library challenge

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-04T21:49:00Z

4 September 2012
Fraser Coast libraries are soaring ahead in a membership challenge with Bundaberg.

Cyclists swap saddles for cinema

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-04T21:47:00Z

4 September 2012
Riders participating in the Cycle Queensland ride will experience Maryborough’s link to Mary Poppins.

Little ones have fun at gallery

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-03T22:02:00Z

4 September 2012
Littlies can play with paint and colour at the Gallery’s Pipis Club adventure on 6 September.

Pushcart entries all smiles

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-03T04:30:00Z

3 September 2012
The Smilie Pushcarts category is the perfect training ground for HPV contestants.

Calling all green thumbs

Lynda Downing — 2012-09-02T22:06:00Z

3 September 2012
Keith Holland will kick off the first event of September with a presentation on orchid culture.

Sandy track wins top prize

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-31T04:34:00Z

31 August 2012
A painting of a winding, sandy track has given Chris Postle his second major win in five years.

Superboats given green light

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-31T03:59:00Z

31 August 2012
The Australian Offshore Superboat circuit has received a welcome boost.

Great new displays at Gatakers

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-31T03:55:00Z

31 August 2012
Gatakers Artspace will get a makeover next week with three new exhibitions going on display.

Council and RACQ talk up region

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-31T00:25:00Z

31 August 2012
A touring holiday program was a hot topic at talks between the RACQ board and Fraser Coast Mayor.

William Street upgrades

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-30T03:38:00Z

30 August 2012
A 180 metre section of William Street between Truro and Shell streets in Urangan is being rebuilt.

Alexander Street drainage works

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-30T01:13:00Z

30 August 2012
Stormwater in the bottom section of Alexander Street will drain into the ocean.

Explore historic homes and buildings

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-29T22:38:00Z

29 August 2012
Some of Maryborough’s historic homes and buildings will be unlocked on October 27.

Foreshore tidy up

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-29T22:28:00Z

29 August 2012
Work is progressing on a tidy up of the Hervey Bay foreshore.

Identifying property

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-29T03:41:00Z

29 August 2012
Council is checking its records to ensure that postal addresses correspond with street addresses.

Little Lime Pocket Book

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-28T23:51:00Z

29 August 2012
Council this week released its latest version of ‘The Little Lime Pocket Book’.

Job Expo puts Tanya on track

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-28T22:39:00Z

28 August 2012
Tanya Borg is on her way to a career in nursing after attending last month’s Fraser Coast Jobs Expo.

Sports Expo and Sign on Days

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-28T22:29:00Z

28 August 2012
More than 50 sporting clubs will be on display at two Sports Expos and Sign on Days next month.

Free digital marketing seminars

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-28T00:11:00Z

28 August 2012
Free digital marketing workshops, Grow your Business Online, will be held in October.

Meet best-selling author

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-26T22:43:00Z

27 August 2012
Book lovers are invited to join with best selling Australian author Fiona McCallum on Tuesday 18 September.

Speed reductions

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-26T22:40:00Z

27 August 2012
Speed limits reduced in Howard and Pialba.

Tech Challenge teams dancing up a storm

Lynda Downing — 2012-08-26T22:21:00Z

27 August 2012
Four teams from McIlwraith State School in Gin Gin will contest the Dance Competition.

Infrastructure Incentive to stay

Lynda Downing — 2012-06-20T04:56:00Z

20 June 2012
Council will maintain its infrastructure incentives to attract investment to the Fraser Coast.

Free club executive workshop

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-25T05:01:00Z

25 September 2012
A free workshop will be held for club executives across the Fraser Coast.

Countdown to Maryborough Open House

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-09-28T04:33:00Z

28 September 2012
Maryborough will open up her secrets at the inaugural Maryborough Open House.

Wide Bay Water PBA tabled at Council

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-03T03:18:00Z

3 October 2012
The review of Wide Bay Water Corporation was tabled at today's Council meeting.

Investment Attraction Incentive Policy

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-03T03:20:00Z

3 October 2012
Council will roll out more incentives to attract investment in the Fraser Coast in the next 18 months

Polson Cemetery to be expanded

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-03T03:25:00Z

3 October 2012
Council will expand the Polson Cemetery at Point Vernon to cater for Hervey Bay for the next 15 years.

Extra Beach Cleaning

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-03T03:27:00Z

13 March 2012
Council is adding extra beaches to its regular beach cleaning program.

Investment Attraction Incentive Policy

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-03T03:20:00Z

3 October 2012
Council will roll out more incentives to attract investment in the Fraser Coast.

Drug equipment found in clean up

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-04T22:46:00Z

5 October 2012
Cleaning up unsavoury behaviour is an added benefit of the current foreshore enhancement program.

Drug equipment found in clean up

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-04T22:46:00Z

5 October 2012
Cleaning up unsavoury behaviour is an added benefit of the foreshore enhancement program.

Lanson Civil awarded road contracts

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-04T23:51:00Z

5 October 2012
Lanson Civil has been awarded a $1.8 million contract to reconstruct 3.5km of flood damaged roads.

Lanson Civil awarded road contracts

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-04T23:51:00Z

5 October 2012
Lanson Civil has been awarded a $1.8 million contract to reconstruct flood damaged roads.

Walk in my shoes

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-05T01:21:00Z

5 October 2012
The Walk in My Shoes exhibition will go display at Stockland Shopping Centre in Hervey Bay.

Art Affair 2012

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-07T23:09:00Z

5 October 2012
Registrations are now open for Art Affair 2012.

Safe Scooter Education Session

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-07T23:11:00Z

5 October 2012
A safe scooter education session will be held on Friday, 19 October, starting at 10am.

‘Dingo Pack’ Card Game goes on sale

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-08T02:45:00Z

8 October 2012
Grade nine student Jake Pavey is the envy of his Fraser Coast Anglican College classmates.

Dingo Pack Card Game goes on sale

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-08T02:45:00Z

8 October 2012
Grade nine student Jake Pavey is the envy of his Fraser Coast Anglican College classmates.

Join friends on day trip to Montville

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-08T02:58:00Z

8 October 2012
Hervey Bay friends of the Gallery are preparing for their annual trip to Montville.

Dingo Pack Card Game goes on sale

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-08T02:45:00Z

8 October 2012
Grade nine student Jake Pavey is the envy of his Fraser Coast Anglican College classmates.

Extra Beach Cleaning

Lynda Downing — 2012-10-03T03:27:00Z

3 October 2012
Council is adding extra beaches to its regular beach cleaning program.

Are you ready for the influx

Patrice Chapman — 2012-10-10T22:37:00Z

11 October 2012
The nation’s focus will well and truly be on the Fraser Coast in the coming months.

Coastal Gardens Planting Guide launch

Patrice Chapman — 2012-10-10T22:32:00Z

10 October 2012
Council with the Burnett Mary Regional Group have produced a planting guide for the region.

Sportspersons Grants Scheme 2012/13

Patrice Chapman — 2012-10-10T22:27:00Z

10 October 2012
Council is once again throwing its support behind the region’s budding sports stars.

Crime writers visit

Patrice Chapman — 2012-10-02T05:36:00Z

2 October 2012
Aspiring local writers will be treated to a day of literary inspiration at the Hervey Bay Library.

Cormorants and fishing

Patrice Chapman — 2012-09-28T04:43:00Z

28 September 2012
Fishermen should watch out for cormorants taking their bait.

Launch of local history book on Saturday

Patrice Chapman — 2012-09-26T22:11:00Z

26 September 2012
Local author and historian Dell Jamieson will launch a book on Edward and Elizabeth Gilchrist.

Zombies walk on the Fraser Coast

Patrice Chapman — 2012-09-26T04:24:00Z

26 September 2012
The Maryborough market will be overtaken by zombies on Thursday next week (October 4).

Weeds and sediment targeted

Patrice Chapman — 2012-09-20T01:55:00Z

19 September 2012
A Floating aquatic weed harvester has been bought by Council.

Shoreline Erosion Protection Structures

Patrice Chapman — 2012-09-20T01:51:00Z

19 September 2012
Council adopts policy to allow it to help residents protect their property against shoreline erosion.

Crime Action Plan adopted

Patrice Chapman — 2012-09-20T01:25:00Z

19 September 2012
The Fraser Coast Crime Action Plan 2012-13 adopted by Council.

Ordinary Meeting Briefs

Patrice Chapman — 2012-09-20T01:17:00Z

19 September 2012
Ordinary meeting briefs from 19 September 2012.

Marine Industrial Precinct

Patrice Chapman — 2012-09-20T00:51:00Z

19 September 2012
Council is looking for a partner to develop the world-class Maryborough Marine Industrial Precinct.

Photographic exhibitions set to impress

Patrice Chapman — 2012-09-13T23:23:00Z

14 September 2012
Visitors will be mesmerised by two photographic exhibitions at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery.

Volunteers needed for Maryborough Open House

Patrice Chapman — 2012-10-12T04:39:00Z

12 October 2012
The Fraser Coast Council is calling for volunteers to assist on Saturday 27 October.

Volunteers needed for Maryborough Open House

Patrice Chapman — 2012-10-12T04:39:00Z

12 October 2012
The Fraser Coast Council is calling for volunteers to assist on Saturday 27 October.

The Brolga to salute the ANZAC spirit

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-12T06:33:00Z

12 October 2012
The Brolga theatre will present a very special performance by Darren Coggan entitled War Stories.

Calling for Australia Day Nominations

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-15T05:15:00Z

15 October 2012
Do you know an outstanding Aussie or community group on the Fraser Coast?

Fraser Coast Australia Day 2013

Lincoln Bertoli — 2012-10-15T05:16:00Z

15 October 2012
Council is inviting community groups to be part of Australia Day celebrations.