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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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Council marks Volunteer Week with a call-out

Published on 18 May 2026

Fraser Coast residents are being encouraged to give back to the community during National Volunteer Week, with Council calling for more locals to join its volunteer teams across libraries, galleries, theatres, animal care, environmental programs and senior services.

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Fraser Coast scores big with new basketball stadium

Published on 14 May 2026

Basketball is bouncing into a new era on the Fraser Coast, with Hervey Bay’s brand-new Bendigo Bank Stadium now open and hosting its first games.

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Help stop illegal green waste dumping

Published on 13 May 2026

Fraser Coast Regional Council is urging residents to report illegal green waste dumping on Council land to help protect the environment and reduce bushfire risk.

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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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Statement: Bone found at Pialba Caravan Park

Published on 06 May 2026

An isolated bone was located yesterday during redevelopment works at the Pialba Caravan Park site.

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Double desexing rebates start next month

Published on 05 May 2026

Fraser Coast residents are being encouraged to book early with their local vet ahead of Council temporarily doubling its animal desexing rebates and making them available to all residents during June.

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Hervey Bay Esplanade resort appeal resolved

Published on 01 May 2026

Fraser Coast Regional Council notes that the Planning and Environment Court has today finalised the appeal about the proposed Hervey Bay Esplanade resort development, approving it subject to conditions.

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Blooming plant sale at Botanic Gardens Open Day