While many centenarians might celebrate with a mild morning tea, Dennis Jackson gathered his nearest and dearest for a brandy.
Skaters, scooter and BMX riders will be able to put their skills to the test on a new pump track being built at the Tiaro Memorial Park to replace the ageing skate park.
Council is urging residents to be vigilant when hiring cheap help on social media. Multiple residents have fallen victim to a rubbish removalists scam operating on Facebook.
Residents interested in helping support and promote local arts, heritage and culture are encouraged to be part of Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund Advisory Committee.
Local businesses wanting assistance with how to recruit and keep staff are encouraged to sign up for a free Fraser Coast Regional Council program that starts next month.
From flag raising to community discussion and art exhibitions, the Fraser Coast is set to host a range of events to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022 (July 3-10), and everyone is invited to join in the fun.
The awards recognise those living with a disability, individuals, groups and organisations who contribute to improving the lives of people with disabilities.
Work has started this week on the new home for one of the region’s most historic boats, the the 102-year-old MV Ella.
Changes to garbage and recycling routes across the Fraser Coast will improve efficiency, kerbside collections for about a third of residents will change as collection routes are adjusted.
The Waste to Art competition challenges the way we see waste. Not everyone can look at a pile of old CDs and see a dragon. Artist Pamela Evans did and won the People’s Choice Award in 2021.
Craft workshops, interactive storytelling, meet the author events and free movies are just a few of the dozens of activities on offer between 25 June and 10 July 2022.
Fraser Coast businesses have been given more help to refurbish their properties under the newly endorsed Refurbishment Concession Policy.
Music lovers will have the opportunity to see a world class youth orchestra perform in a free concert at the Brolga Theatre in Maryborough next week (Monday 27 June).
Fraser Coast dog owners who have not registered or renewed registration for their animals can expect a knock on the door from Council Animal Management Officers in the coming months.
Works by some of the best Fraser Coast artists will be unveiled at the 38th annual Hervey Bay Art Society exhibition opening at Gatakers Artspace in Maryborough on Friday June 17.
