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Hervey Bay’s member of parliament believes locals are waiting too long for emergency surgery despite the Health Minister’s claims to the opposite

Surgery wait times broken: MP pushes for faster response

News Hervey Bay’s member of parliament believes locals are waiting too long for emergency surgery despite the Health Minister’s claims to the opposite

16th Dec 2019 12:31 AM

Dingoes dispute between Butchulla and State Govt goes on

News The statement said the creation of a communication and education officer

16th Dec 2019 12:01 AM

OUR SAY: No wonder dingo frustrations run so high

News e State Government has a challenging balancing act

16th Dec 2019 12:01 AM

Readers respond to claims planet is cracking under stress

News ‘Our planet only has a lifespan of so much’

MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Embrace spirit of season all year round

News The spirit of Christmas is a prompt on how to live our lives year round

POLICE BEAT: Crimes happening across the Fraser Coast

News Find out about crimes happening in your street

DAY 26: Fraser Island bushfire not completely out after rain

News QPWS rangers are currently managing the fire with QFES

UPDATE: Boompa blaze still burning after 19 days

News Fire crews are putting in firebreaks for a Coast vegetation fire

OP RESULTS: Coast year 12 students react to scores

News Record-breaking OP results were being heralded across the state on Saturday as...

GALLERY: Carols ignite Christmas spirit in Bay

News Were you photographed at the Hervey Bay RSL Candles by Candlelight?

Network News

NZ volcano: More Aussies officially declared dead

News Aussies are among those named as victims of the eruption

Truth behind department icon’s downfall

News 1800 workers will spend Christmas unsure how to feed their families

‘Help, my girlfriend is gaslighting me’

Opinion At first, their relationship seemed perfect – but for the past eight months, she...

Qantas jet drama: ‘Blood gushing out’

News Passengers have said they were “terrified” with several injured

FC Council

Council to vote on mandatory rain tanks in new builds report

News As welcome rain finally fell yesterday evening, Fraser Coast mayor George Seymour...

M’BORO MAKEOVER: Knock down to build up in CBD plan

News A wrecking ball will herald a new era for Maryborough’s CBD

MARINA DELAYS: We could be missing out on millions

News The fight to redevelop the Hervey Bay marina has been reinvigorated

UNPRECEDENTED INVESTMENT: Cash spend to boost our region

News The Coast’s future looks bright on the back of unprecedented investment

Development News

FIRST RESIDENTS: Over 50s home for Christmas in new Bay site

News The first group of residents will spend Christmas in their new homes

WIDE BAY BURNETT: No sugar coating region’s statistic

News The region suffers from some of the worst statistics in the country

Bay MP will continue fight for marina project

News “I’VE done it in the past and I’ll keep doing it in the future.”

New partnership to promote region’s development

News Council will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with FCPIA

Subscriber Exclusives

Royals fall in Intra Cup semi-finals

Cricket The inaugural season of Intra Cup for the Hervey Bay Royals has come to an end after their defeat by Brothers on Saturday.

16th Dec 2019 12:00 AM

Mariners dominate Spring Cup

Rugby Union The Fraser Coast Mariners ended 2019 with another win in the Spring Cup defeating Falcons 52-0.

16th Dec 2019 12:00 AM

Hervey Bay junior cricketers travel the state

Cricket Representatives from Hervey Bay Cricket set off to various locations around the State on Sunday.

16th Dec 2019 12:00 AM

11-year-old’s brave fight after snake bite

Health A North Coast girl who was bitten by a tiger snake in her backyard is fighting every day to get back to her normal bubbly self.

Mike Hussey’s ultimate Big Bash League preview

Cricket Can Melbourne Renegades defend their crown? Will AB De Villiers deliver BBL glory to Brisbane? Which Sydney side will challenge for glory?

VIDEO: Car ploughs into family's property in heart of Coffs

News A COFFS Harbour family has had a major scare this afternoon after a car ploughed off the Pacific Highway and into their property in the heart of town.

The Ripple Effect

“A fun drug”, akin to cancer, isn’t worth it

News “IT simply isn’t worth it.” A message to 18 and 19 year olds considering taking meth as a party drug.

Premier ‘closes door’ on festival pill testing

News NSW festivals: Drug amnesty bins introduced, Premier announces

Report reignites pill testing debate

News ANU study endorses pill-testing as “clearly viable”

Peppa Pig drug bust nets 9kg of MDMA

Crime Arrests have been made after drugs found in Peppa Pig bag

Challenges doctors face when treating drug patients

News A TOOWOOMBA doctor has spoken of the challenges medical professionals face when...

Sport

Mariners set sail for a perfect start to Christmas

Rugby Union The Fraser Coast Mariners want to finish 2019 with a perfect start to their Spring Cup campaign.

Saturday softball goes pink Fundraiser for breast cancer...

Softball and Baseball Hervey Bay softball is turning pink for the final round of 2019.Association...

Whitford siblings riding the wave of...

Swimming Siblings Kirra and Jet Whitford have ridden a wave of success in the pool over the...

Working hard for a podium finish is one of Alberts goals

Sport Despite having a limited training program leading up to the gruelling five hours...

Fraser Coast athletes shine at National School Athletics

Athletics Fraser Coast continues to represent on the national stage with three athletes...

National Sport

World stunned by Aussie’s UFC ‘upset’

Sport Aussie Alexander Volkanovski has left the world in a state of shock

‘Kiss cocaine’: Jack’s bombshell defence

Offbeat Aussie swimmer Shayna Jack has offered a bizarre defence

Presidents Cup ratings: Who stood tall with Tiger?

Golf Every player from Team USA and International Team rated.

Stoinis tipped to reprise top-order role for Stars

Cricket Marcus Stoinis expected to open batting.

Community

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GIG GUIDE: 15 ways to stay entertained for free

Whats On Kick back and relax with live entertainment at venues around Herve Bay.

Festive fun at Toogoom Christmas Fair

News Thousands of people are expected to attend.

Ladies have VIEW to change children’s lives

News The club is a big supporter of the Smith Family Appeal.

WHAT’S ON: Everything you need to know about Bay carols

News From road closures and parking to the carols program.

What's On

How Falls Festival organisers plan on keeping people cool

News About 25,000 campers will descend on Byron for Falls Festival at one of the hottest...

The viral sensation you cannot miss at Bluesfest 2020

News American musician one of the surprising names added to Bluesfest.

Gympie MP calls on Minister to resign over racehorse horror

News IT IS incredibly exciting to think Gympie might have a direct link to the Melbourne...

George Benson can't wait to play the Blues

Music The 10-time Grammy winner will bring all the hits to Bluesfest.

Local Business News

Hervey Bay's MP has called for a review of building laws after local subbies were left in the lurch when the main contractor for a council renovation went bust

Subbies need law review: Bay MP

News Hervey Bay's MP has called for a review of building laws after local subbies were left in the lurch when the main contractor for a council renovation went bust

Gov’t commits $9m to boost electricity for munitions plant

Business It comes after months of speculation

Proposed labelling laws could prop up Bay seafood industry

News Would you like labels of origin on your seafood?

GET IN QUICK: Solar rebate set to decrease next month

News With solar panel systems at their cheapest and most efficient it’s no surprising...

Luxury beachfront Urangan home takes top price

News Check out the top 10 property sales in the Fraser Coast last week

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premium_icon OUR SAY: No wonder dingo frustrations run so high

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premium_icon MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Embrace spirit of season all year round

premium_icon POLICE BEAT: Crimes happening across the Fraser Coast

DAY 26: Fraser Island bushfire not completely out after rain

UPDATE: Boompa blaze still burning after 19 days

premium_icon OP RESULTS: Coast year 12 students react to scores

premium_icon GALLERY: Carols ignite Christmas spirit in Bay

premium_icon NZ volcano: More Aussies officially declared dead

Truth behind department icon’s downfall

‘Help, my girlfriend is gaslighting me’

Qantas jet drama: ‘Blood gushing out’

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premium_icon M’BORO MAKEOVER: Knock down to build up in CBD plan

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Fraser Coast athletes shine at National School Athletics

World stunned by Aussie’s UFC ‘upset’

‘Kiss cocaine’: Jack’s bombshell defence

premium_icon Presidents Cup ratings: Who stood tall with Tiger?

premium_icon Stoinis tipped to reprise top-order role for Stars

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premium_icon GIG GUIDE: 15 ways to stay entertained for free

premium_icon Festive fun at Toogoom Christmas Fair

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premium_icon How Falls Festival organisers plan on keeping people cool

premium_icon The viral sensation you cannot miss at Bluesfest 2020

premium_icon Gympie MP calls on Minister to resign over racehorse horror

premium_icon George Benson can't wait to play the Blues

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Choice and control changed Brian’s life

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‘Rare’: Massive nest of huntsman spiders

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Regional home puts on impressive Christmas light show

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Decision Meghan might live to regret

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Hefty price tag of celebrity child support

Steve Price ‘sacked’ from radio gigs

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