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Council backs Time Cannon tradition

Published on 27 May 2026

Fraser Coast Regional Council has endorsed actions to protect and preserve Maryborough’s Time Cannon collection while supporting efforts to reinstate the city’s long-standing weekly Time Cannon firing tradition.

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Brolga takes live music to aged-care facilities

Published on 21 May 2026

Fraser Coast aged-care residents are enjoying live music from the comfort of their homes, with the Brolga Theatre’s Morning Melodies program taking live performances directly into facilities across the region.

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The Fraser Coast Show brings more FREE family fun

Published on 20 May 2026

The Fraser Coast Agriculture Show is back for 2026, promising more free family fun, more attractions and more reasons than ever to head along to one of the region’s biggest annual events.

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Wearable Art Showcase expands Waste to Art

Published on 07 May 2026

A standalone Fashion Showcase at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough is set to take centre stage in this year’s Waste to Art Competition, with entries now open across all categories.

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Libraries launch new Butchulla language book

Published on 08 April 2026

A new Indigenous book celebrating the Butchulla language and local animals was launched today at Hervey Bay Library, with storytime, language, dance and art activities for families to enjoy.

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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.

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Local artists invited to take the spotlight

Published on 13 March 2026

Artists from across the Wide Bay-Burnett are being invited to showcase their creativity at the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, with expressions of interest now open for the 2026 Regional Spotlight exhibition.

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Homecoming exhibition for local artist Colin Reaney

Published on 05 March 2026

Three powerful new exhibitions exploring themes of nature, environment and personal stories open at the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery this Friday, including a solo exhibition by local artist and educator, Colin Reaney.

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Three new exhibitions open at Gatakers Artspace

Published on 24 February 2026

Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough will open three new exhibitions this week, bringing together recognised and homegrown artists to explore Fraser Coast memories, coastal life and nature.

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Tones and I puts Fraser Coast centre stage

Published on 03 February 2026

The Fraser Coast’s reputation as a major events destination continues to grow, with international music star Tones and I announcing she will perform at the Maryborough Showgrounds this month (Sunday 22 February).

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