Spring in full bloom with Council plant sale Published on 21 September 2026 Orchid and native plant lovers will be spoilt for choice when Fraser Coast Regional Council's popular plant sale blooms this weekend, offering residents an affordable way to create a garden inspired by the Fraser Coast. Tagged as: , Community, Environment, Media Releases, Sports & Recreation
Fraser Coast action helps protect Reef catchment Published on 16 September 2026 From recycled water and oyster reef restoration to turtle protection and coastal monitoring, Fraser Coast Regional Council has endorsed a new plan bringing together local actions that help protect waterways, coastal environments and the broader Great Barrier Reef catchment. Tagged as: , Council, Environment, Media Releases
Council aims for 250,000 trees by 2032 Published on 26 August 2026 Fraser Coast Regional Council has increased its target to plant 250,000 trees across the region by 23 July 2032, creating a lasting environmental legacy in the lead up to and beyond the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Tagged as: , Council, Environment, Media Releases
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