People’s Choice Winners Announced for Waste to Art Published on 06 January 2026 A cardboard paper dog and a sunflower artwork created from discarded fabric have been crowned the People’s Choice Award winners for the 2025 Waste to Art competition. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Council, Media Releases, Waste & Recycling
Keep batteries out of your bins this Christmas Published on 17 December 2025 Fraser Coast residents are being urged to keep batteries and battery-powered gifts out of kerbside bins this Christmas to help prevent fires and protect the community. Tagged as: , Council, Media Releases, Waste & Recycling
Safer paths for two school streets Published on 16 December 2025 Footpaths and crossings outside two Fraser Coast schools will be upgraded over the summer holidays to improve safety for students, families and other pedestrians. Tagged as: , Community, Council, Development & Infrastructure, Media Releases
New Fraser Coast bus stop signs to help passengers Published on 11 December 2025 Bus passengers across the Fraser Coast will start to see new poles and signs going up at local bus stops over the coming months. Tagged as: , Council, Media Releases
Infrastructure charges discount to boost housing diversity Published on 10 December 2025 Fraser Coast Regional Council has endorsed new incentives to help boost housing supply and encourage a wider mix of homes across the region. Tagged as: , Council, Development & Infrastructure, Media Releases
Councils unite for $5.2m sewer pipe upgrade Published on 10 December 2025 Fraser Coast Regional Council will lead a $5.2 million project to renew sewer pipes across the Wide Bay Burnett, helping prevent leaks, blockages and costly breakdowns. Tagged as: , Council, Development & Infrastructure, Media Releases
Council backs vital emergency services on Fraser Coast Published on 10 December 2025 Fraser Coast Regional Council has renewed and expanded its support for three key emergency services – the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), LifeFlight, and local Rural Fire Brigades. Tagged as: , Community, Council, Media Releases
Council to proceed with Torquay Caravan Park upgrade Published on 10 December 2025 Fraser Coast Regional Council will proceed with upgrading the Torquay Caravan Park, following the largest community engagement process ever undertaken by Council. Tagged as: , Council, Media Releases
Fraser Coast celebrates 25 years of Orchid House Published on 08 December 2025 The Fraser Coast is celebrating a new milestone at the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, with the Orchid House marking 25 years since it was first established in 2000. Tagged as: , Council, Media Releases
New Hervey Bay Community Hub takes shape Published on 04 December 2025 Work is powering ahead on the Hervey Bay Community Hub, which will be a new place for the whole community to learn, connect and create in the heart of the city. Tagged as: , Business, Council, Development & Infrastructure, Media Releases