Major upgrade for Walkers Point Road near Maryborough Published on 02 April 2026 Fraser Coast residents who rely on Walkers Point Road to get to and from Maryborough and surrounding areas will soon benefit from a $2 million upgrade. Tagged as: , Council, Development & Infrastructure, Media Releases
Road resurfacing works roll out across the region Published on 02 April 2026 Drivers across the Fraser Coast will soon enjoy smoother, safer roads in a range of locations, with Council starting a major road resurfacing program this month. Tagged as: , Council, Development & Infrastructure, Media Releases
Grow It Local takes root on Fraser Coast Published on 01 April 2026 Fraser Coast residents are being invited to register for the Grow It Local online program, as Council launches the campaign today with three hands-on gardening events in Hervey Bay and Maryborough. Tagged as: , Council, Media Releases, Waste & Recycling
Free hip hop and circus workshops hit Fraser Coast Published on 31 March 2026 Free hip hop dance and circus skills workshops are coming to the Fraser Coast, with registrations now open for the new Fraser Coast Youth Moves program. Tagged as: , Council, Media Releases, Sports & Recreation
Have your say on naming Scarness parkland area Published on 30 March 2026 Fraser Coast residents are invited to have their say on a proposal to name the parkland surrounding Scarness Park’s iconic Rotunda as “Haddow’s Corner,” in recognition of the Haddow family’s significant contribution to Scarness and Hervey Bay. Tagged as: , Council, Media Releases
Families to benefit from new library spaces Published on 26 March 2026 Children and families across the Fraser Coast will soon have more space to read, learn, play and explore, with the new Hervey Bay Library set to feature a vibrant children’s library designed to spark imagination and curiosity. Tagged as: , Council, Libraries, Media Releases
Kauri Pine adopted as Fraser Coast’s official tree Published on 25 March 2026 The Fraser Coast now has an official tree, with Council today adopting the Kauri Pine as a symbol of the region’s culture, history and natural environment. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Council, Environment, Media Releases
Water and sewerage projects nominated for housing fund Published on 25 March 2026 Fraser Coast Regional Council will seek Queensland Government funding for two major water and sewerage projects with capacity to support more than 11,000 new homes across the region. Tagged as: , Council, Development & Infrastructure, Media Releases, Planning, Water
Council doubles animal desexing rebates for June Published on 25 March 2026 Fraser Coast Regional Council will temporarily double its animal desexing rebates and make them available to all residents during June. Tagged as: , Community, Council, Media Releases, Pets & Animals
Next step for Hervey Bay dog beach rules Published on 25 March 2026 Fraser Coast Regional Council has taken the next step in rolling out simpler dog rules for Hervey Bay beaches. Tagged as: , Community, Council, Media Releases, Pets & Animals, Sports & Recreation