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  • 29th Mar 2020 10:40 AM
Hospital staff across Australia are bracing for an "enormous" surge in coronavirus cases amid warnings that private hospitals could shut down.

'Enormous tsunami' of cases coming

Health Hospital staff across Australia are bracing for an "enormous" surge in coronavirus cases amid warnings that private hospitals could shut down.

It has been a year since two teenage boys drowned on Fraser Island

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News It has been a year since two teenage boys drowned on Fraser Island

The driver was the only person in the sedan

premium_icon Man airlifted to Bay hospital after serious crash

News The driver was the only person in the sedan

Australian hospitals to shut, 100,000 staff under threat

Australian hospitals to shut, 100,000 staff under threat

Health 600 nurses have already been stood down in New South Wales

REVEALED: Which candidates are leading on the Fraser Coast

premium_icon REVEALED: Which candidates are leading on the Fraser Coast

Council News Both mayoral candidates reflected on a strange campaign

Soap shortage: Teachers using metho to clean classrooms

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Education Queensland teachers using metho to clean classrooms

750,000 vote in Qld council elections today despite virus

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News Fifteen mayors and 31 councillors already been elected unopposed

Police appeal to witnesses after fatal crash

premium_icon Police appeal to witnesses after fatal crash

News A MAN has tragically lost his life, after a traffic crash

Good news on coronavirus front for Fraser Coast

premium_icon Good news on coronavirus front for Fraser Coast

Health There has been some good news on the coronavirus front

ELECTION DAY TWO: Greens frontrunner's midnight surprise

premium_icon ELECTION DAY TWO: Greens frontrunner's midnight surprise

Council News Stay tuned throughout today as the official count gets underway

Cruise passenger dies in Qld hospital as case tally hits 656

Cruise passenger dies in Qld hospital as case tally hits 656

Information 75-year-old woman who was a passenger on the Ruby Princess has died

  • 29th Mar 2020 10:49 AM
Queensland by-election results for Bundamba and Currumbin

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News Labor in box seat for Ipswich, LNP lead in Currumbin

What Channel 9 needs to do to cure NRL coronavirus Blues

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Sport Oh for the a replay of the Broncos glory days when Alfie was the little maestro.

GHOST BOOTHS: Full coverage as frustrated voters vent

premium_icon GHOST BOOTHS: Full coverage as frustrated voters vent

Politics A day at polling booths across the Coast

CAMPAIGN WRAP: How candidates answered big questions

premium_icon CAMPAIGN WRAP: How candidates answered big questions

Council News The council election is finally here

MP calls on Fraser Coast council to eliminate rate payments

premium_icon MP calls on Fraser Coast council to eliminate rate payments

Council News He called on both councils in his electorate to eliminate payments

Playgrounds, public barbecues to close due to virus threat

Playgrounds, public barbecues to close due to virus threat

Council News New measures have been announced by the council

Bay church reveals plans to build mega hub

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News Pastor Ross Davie said it was important the church plans for the future

HEIGHT FIGHT: Firm line drawn on Bay skyscrapers

premium_icon HEIGHT FIGHT: Firm line drawn on Bay skyscrapers

News ‘Grey areas’ in town planning scheme need to be clearer

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

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

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

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    Clinics are set up at three district hospitals, with criteria applying for testing at each

    premium_icon COVID-19 infection rise in Coffs area

    Health Clinics are set up at three district hospitals, with criteria applying for testing at each

    • 29th Mar 2020 11:24 AM
    Daring sport plans for the unknown

    premium_icon Daring sport plans for the unknown

    Hockey HOCKEY in Ipswich could be restarted in a week if cleared to do so.

    • 29th Mar 2020 10:30 AM
    Police to step up COVID-19 enforcement measures on Coast

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    Health Police outline how they will be stepping up enforcement of compliance for public...

    • 29th Mar 2020 10:27 AM
    Police to step up COVID-19 enforcement measures in CQ

    premium_icon Police to step up COVID-19 enforcement measures in CQ

    Health Police outline how they will be stepping up enforcement of compliance for public...

    • 29th Mar 2020 10:27 AM
    New police COVID-19 enforcement measures in South Burnett

    premium_icon New police COVID-19 enforcement measures in South Burnett

    Health Police outline how they will be stepping up enforcement of compliance for public...

    • 29th Mar 2020 10:27 AM

    Sport

      Local clubs receive boost with grant funding

      premium_icon Funding boost to assist local clubs

      Sport Local clubs receive boost with grant funding

      PARKLIFE: Runners to keep community spirt alive online

      premium_icon PARKLIFE: Runners to keep community spirt alive online

      Sport Hervey Bay Parkrun organisers have found a way to keep the fun going

      STAY OUT: Council's drastic measure to stop local skaters

      premium_icon STAY OUT: Council's drastic measure to stop local skaters

      Life Local skate parks shutdown for the safety of the community

      Workout with Mark Wahlberg today

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      Celebrity Ever dreamt of working out with Hollywood superstar Mark Wahlberg

      OUT OF THE ROUGH: Local clubs adapting to the pandemic

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      Golf Despite the current pandemic golfers are still doing what they love

      National Sport

        NRL stars come crashing back to reality

        NRL stars come crashing back to reality

        Rugby League NRL stars learning about the harsh reality of life without any footy

        NRL’s strict new COVID-19 lockdown laws

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        Rugby League Strict new guidelines every NRL club and player must adhere to

        A-League player tests positive for coronavirus

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        News The fallout from the coronavirus crisis has hit the A-League

        Community

          Local candidates call for mobile Centrelink office

          premium_icon Candidates call for mobile centrelink office

          News Local candidates call for mobile Centrelink office

          Private hospital shuts down to keep patients safe

          premium_icon Private hospital shuts down to keep patients safe

          News A Fraser Coast hospital will close their doors to visitors from 11.59pm

          Close shave for bride and groom

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          News A wedding reception with a difference.

          Coast tourism not immune to COVID-19

          premium_icon Coast tourism not immune to COVID-19

          News Tourism hit hard from economic fallout from COVID-19.

          ScoMo wont stop this Extreme Cowboy

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          News Horses will provide freedom for this Tiaro horseman, should Fraser Coast residents...

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            M’boro muso calls on isolated artists to get creative

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            News ‘There’s not much we can do about it – we just need to adapt and be more...

            The kooky lady who inspired Kingswood’s new single

            The kooky lady who inspired Kingswood’s new single

            Music Band shares bittersweet story behind song from new album.

            There is hope: How to get tickets to sold-out Splendour

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            News Festival sold out within an hour, but not all is lost

            Local Business News

              As of Friday, 154 rental properties were listed

              Ex-holiday homes hit rental market as tourism takes a hit

              Property As of Friday, 154 rental properties were listed

              How to ensure your small business survives coronavirus

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              Business Here are five key things to ask and act upon

              Older voters face fine pressures amid virus isolation

              premium_icon Older voters face fine pressures amid virus isolation

              Politics ECQ says fines will still be issued to those who don't vote

              State Govt slammed for black jewfish catch limit changes

              premium_icon State Govt slammed for black jewfish catch limit changes

              Environment Commercial fishermen reach 20-tonne catch by first week of March

              Cafe culture takes a hit as new rules enforced

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              News Cafe worker says public not taking social distancing seriously

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                  As the federal government stockpiles millions of masks, leading Queensland doctors have warned they are dangerously short of essential protective gear.

                  premium_icon ‘Very dangerous’: Docs’ dire warning over masks

                  Health As the federal government stockpiles millions of masks, leading Queensland doctors have warned they are dangerously short of essential protective gear.

                  Coast restaurant owner says govt made him virus ‘scapegoat’

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                  Health Guests linked to coronavirus outbreak visited other venues also

                  A nurse’s diary from the coronavirus frontline

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                  Health Michelle Caulfield one of the heroes helping to fight coronavirus

                  Father, daughter die of virus hours apart

                  Father, daughter die of virus hours apart

                  Health Immigration officer and his daughter who worked in hospital

                  Exclusive: Michelle Bridges breaks her silence

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                  Celebrity Celebrity trainer answers the hard questions her fans want answered.

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                          This beachfront home in the popular seaside village of Toogoom needs to be see to be fully appreciated. Winner of two building awards in 1998 for "Best regional contract home" & "Most innovative use of glass" the home features two bedrooms on the lower level + a third bedroom or large office...

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                          Renters and landlords may see relief as early as Friday after the national cabinet meets to discusses the effects of the coronavirus on business and housing.

                          Finance minister hopeful of rental support

                          Property Commercial and residential rents are on the agenda

                          Desperate Aussies are rushing to secure a home loan repayment holiday after the banks unveiled unprecedented coronavirus measures. Here’s the fastest way to get one.

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                          Renters are staring down the barrel of some hard times due to new COVID-19 measures which have seen businesses close and jobs lost.

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                            More iconic Australian brands have been forced to close their doors amid the coronavirus crisis.

                            Country Road, Witchery, Cotton On closing amid outbreak

                            Business Three more stores close due to coronavirus

                            Coles has put out a call to fill 5000 new jobs across various departments. Find out what’s up for grabs.

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                            Employment Coles hiring 5000 more workers amid coronavirus outbreak

                            Thousands of Queenslanders affected by the recent closures could be hired, as the retailer introduces 20,000 new roles across Australia.

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                            News Thousands of new roles introduced to meet demand

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                              A car maker famous for building Bathurst-winning Commodores has offered to make ventilators in the war against COVID-19.

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                              Motoring Manufacturer of Bathurst-winning Commodores offers to make ventilators

                              The chequered flag has been temporarily waved for Hervey Bay Go-Kart Track as the latest business to close its doors due to coronavirus health concerns.

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                              News The chequered flag has been temporarily waved for Hervey Bay Go-Kart Track as the...