100,000 trees planted four years ahead of target Published on 27 July 2026 Fraser Coast Regional Council has reached a major environmental milestone, planting its 100,000th tree at a community tree planting event at Takura Environmental Reserve on Saturday. Tagged as: , Council, Environment, Media Releases
Illegal tree clearing damages nature reserve Published on 23 July 2026 A makeshift shelter complete with walls, a tarpaulin roof and fencing has been built at Fay Smith Wetlands in Maryborough using around 70 native trees illegally cut from the Council-managed nature reserve, leaving behind an estimated $70,000 damage bill. Tagged as: , Council, Environment, Media Releases
Community invited to plant Council's 100,000th tree Published on 13 July 2026 Fraser Coast residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help Council plant its 100,000th tree at a community tree planting event in Takura later this month. Tagged as: , Council, Environment, Media Releases
Blooming plant sale at Botanic Gardens Open Day Published on 01 May 2026 Fraser Coast residents are in for a blooming treat, with a colourful plant sale set to be a highlight of the Hervey Bay Botanic Garden Open Day this month, including Kauri Pines – the new official tree of the Fraser Coast. Tagged as: , Community, Council, Environment, Media Releases
Works to protect Hervey Bay coastline Published on 29 April 2026 Maintenance works to protect key sections of Hervey Bay’s coastline will get underway in May, helping safeguard the foreshore, roads and nearby properties from erosion. Tagged as: , Council, Development & Infrastructure, Environment, 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
Free native plants available for local projects Published on 23 March 2026 Fraser Coast community groups, schools and environmental volunteers will soon be able to apply for free native plants, with the first round of Council’s 2026 Plant Donation Program opening on 1 April. Tagged as: , Council, Environment, Media Releases
Help us reach 100,000 trees with tree planting days Published on 24 February 2026 Fraser Coast residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help grow a greener region, with three community tree planting days scheduled across Maryborough, Booral and Takura from next month. Tagged as: , Council, Environment, Media Releases
$6.7m boost to rebuild and protect Fraser Coast coastline Published on 18 February 2026 Fraser Coast Regional Council has secured $6.737 million in funding to repair cyclone damaged foreshore areas ensuring communities are better protected from future severe weather. Tagged as: , Council, Environment, Media Releases
Bargains galore as Garage Sale Trail kicks off this weekend Published on 06 November 2025 Bargains hunters will be in for a treat this weekend with the Fraser Coast ranked number two in Australia for Garage Sale Trail registrations. Tagged as: , Community, Council, Environment, Media Releases, Waste & Recycling