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Oleander Park upgrade delivers more ways to play

Published on 18 June 2026

Oleander Park in Kawungan has reopened following a major upgrade, giving local families a refreshed, inclusive space with new places to ride, play and enjoy the outdoors.

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Hervey Bay Community Hub opening soon

Published on 18 June 2026

The new Hervey Bay Library and Fraser Coast Regional Council Customer Service Centre will open in the Hervey Bay Community Hub on 31 August 2026, marking the first stage in the new city centre facility.

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Funding boost helps upgrade Mary to Bay Rail Trail

Published on 17 June 2026

More improvements are on the way for the Mary to Bay Rail Trail after Fraser Coast Regional Council endorsed $50,000 in funding to help upgrade the popular community trail.

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Council backs next step for green bins

Published on 17 June 2026

Fraser Coast Regional Council has endorsed the next stage of planning for a future kerbside green bin service that could divert more than 6,700 tonnes of organic waste from landfill each year.

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Council providing $8.9 million for community support

Published on 17 June 2026

Fraser Coast residents, community groups and pensioners will benefit from $8.92 million in grants, concessions and support programs after Council adopted a suite of community support policies for 2026/27.

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$700,000 boost supports Job Ready Program

Published on 16 June 2026

Fraser Coast Regional Council has secured just over $700,000 in Australian Government funding to continue delivering its Jobs Ready Program for another 12 months, through to June 2027.

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Free winter workshops help locals grow food

Published on 15 June 2026

Fraser Coast residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and get growing this winter, with two free Grow It Local workshops coming to Hervey Bay and Maryborough next month.

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City Park upgrades support growing city centre

Published on 15 June 2026

Fraser Coast residents and visitors will soon enjoy a more welcoming and comfortable City Park in Pialba, with work starting today on a range of improvements to one of Hervey Bay's most popular public spaces.

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Council completes executive team appointments

Published on 12 June 2026

Fraser Coast Regional Council has appointed experienced executive leader Ria Leason as its new Director Organisational Services and Transformation.

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Hervey Bay serves up national tennis tournament

Published on 11 June 2026

Some of Australia’s best senior tennis players will descend on Hervey Bay from tomorrow for three days of high-level competition, bringing visitors to the region, supporting local businesses and reinforcing the Fraser Coast’s growing reputation as a destination for major sporting events.

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Media Releases

Oleander Park upgrade delivers more ways to play

Hervey Bay Community Hub opening soon

Funding boost helps upgrade Mary to Bay Rail Trail

Council backs next step for green bins

Council providing $8.9 million for community support

$700,000 boost supports Job Ready Program

Free winter workshops help locals grow food

City Park upgrades support growing city centre

Council completes executive team appointments

Hervey Bay serves up national tennis tournament

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