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A number of organisations and tiers of government have stepped up to the plate in the past week to address high rates of suicide on the Fraser Coast

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News A number of organisations and tiers of government have stepped up to the plate in the past week to address high rates of suicide on the Fraser Coast

  • 21st Mar 2019 12:41 AM
Construction of a $60million munitions factory, tipped to be one of the only factories of its kind in Australia, could begin in Maryborough as soon as July

premium_icon HERE COMES THE BOOM: Munitions factory finds home, funding

News Construction of a $60million munitions factory, tipped to be one of the only factories of its kind in Australia, could begin in Maryborough as soon as July

  • 21st Mar 2019 12:01 AM
Maryborough has been highlighted as one of the highest-yielding suburbs for investors in Australia

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News Maryborough has been highlighted as one of the highest-yielding suburbs for investors in Australia

  • 21st Mar 2019 12:01 AM
The welfare card is currently being rolled out across the Hinkler electorate.

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News The welfare card is currently being rolled out across the Hinkler electorate.

  • 21st Mar 2019 12:01 AM
Hinkler candidate says it's time for Australia to leave UN

premium_icon Hinkler candidate says it's time for Australia to leave UN

News He also wants Australia to leave the Paris Climate Change Agreement.

  • 21st Mar 2019 12:01 AM
Aubinville to smell sweeter after sewage plant upgrade

premium_icon Aubinville to smell sweeter after sewage plant upgrade

News The first phase of the upgrade is underway.

Regional Deal priority list to be endorsed by council

premium_icon Regional Deal priority list to be endorsed by council

News It marks the next step forward for the ambitious economic plan

DAF considers new methods in wake of vessel sinkings

premium_icon DAF considers new methods in wake of vessel sinkings

News 'If it was a false alarm - it would only be a matter of phone calls'

Do you need domestic violence support? Ask Izzy for help

Do you need domestic violence support? Ask Izzy for help

Crime 40 domestic violence survivors improved this technology

Doctors a step closer to training in Wide Bay

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Health Memorandum of Understanding signed for medical program

RSPCA seizes animals from Storybook Farm

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News Staff were forced to euthanise one dog

UPDATE: Missing Biloela child found in Calliope

UPDATE: Missing Biloela child found in Calliope

News Girl, 5, missing for four hours

How to watch this week's supermoon

How to watch this week's supermoon

Lifestyle It's the last supermoon of 2019

Mason Lee death: Mother’s sentence to be appealed

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Crime Govt to appeal Mason killer’s sentence

Council to vote on tenders for admin centre

premium_icon Council to vote on tenders for admin centre

Council News Nine expressions of interest to build the centre have been received

Stormwater drains to be replaced at Seafront Oval, Esplanade

premium_icon Stormwater drains to be replaced at Seafront Oval, Esplanade

Council News Car parking at WetSide will be affected for several weeks

Pialba Place shopping centre sells for $36M, new plans to develop

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News Plans include linking the two existing malls together.

Construction starts on $20M Hyne Timber M'boro plant

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Business The internal columns, purlins, girts and rafters will be GLT-made

Sport

    It was the most successful State Cup for the Fraser Coast teams.

    premium_icon Twisting their way to success

    Sport It was the most successful State Cup for the Fraser Coast teams.

    • 21st Mar 2019 12:01 AM
    No sin bin law this year for comps

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    Sport New rules is gone for this year's competition

    SuperCoach: Be careful who you rage trade

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    Rugby League Who to trade and who to hold on to.

    FISHING: Beware of the tax man of the seas

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    Fishing "Moving on is a must once the tax man turns up."

    Dancers bring back booty to Childers

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    Whats On There will be song, dance, costuming, striptease and fire breathing.

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      Broncos wary of loose Moose

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      Rugby League Broncos wary of Josh McGuire’s legendary niggling.

      Great Scott eyes Origin breakthrough

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      Rugby League Storm centre Curtis Scott eyes NSW Origin breakthrough.

      Jacks treating Titans debut as last chance

      premium_icon Jacks treating Titans debut as last chance

      Rugby League Ryley Jacks is as excited for Titans debut as his first NRL game.

      Big punters bank on Winx, The Autumn Sun

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      Horses Big money rolls in for Winx, The Autumn Sun.

      Community

        Re-enactors from Victory Village at Riverbend and Hervey Bay Medieval Reenactment Group will entertain guests with dancing, music, banter and swords.

        premium_icon The Vinyard's feast turns back the clock to medieval times

        Food & Entertainment Re-enactors from Victory Village at Riverbend and Hervey Bay Medieval Reenactment Group will entertain guests with dancing, music, banter and swords.

        Angels serve breakfast to M'boro kids in need

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        Community Donations needed to fuel Maryborough's future

        The story of Lorna Sten: still planting trees at 100

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        News Lorna said the secret to a long life was just have one laugh a day

        Parkinson's nurse a 'relief' for sufferers

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        Health Until now, the Eichmanns had lost hope in the local health system.

        Amanda Harris thought she was being let on when she received the news she'd won the Fraser Proud competition

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        News Amanda Harris thought she was being let on when she received the news she'd won the Fraser Proud competition

        FRASER PROUD: Local shoppers embrace transformative campaign

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        News Since the campaign started up to 215 local businesses have signed on

        Lighting way for the future of M'boro

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        News Watkins Electrical invests in town

        Hervey Bay's music man wouldn't do business anywhere else

        Hervey Bay's music man wouldn't do business anywhere else

        Business DAVE Salata attributes 30 years in business to being on the Coast.

        FRASER PROUD: Creatures of the deep drive local tourism

        FRASER PROUD: Creatures of the deep drive local tourism

        Business PACIFIC Whale Foundation are at the helm of scientific research.

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          News Mr Symons organised a vigil tonight at 6.30pm at Gatakers Bay

          When Woolworths will open the 'new generation' super store

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          Business Mercato on Byron have announced an opening date for Woolworths

          Small Town Stuff: A perfect fit for a Curious Arts Festival

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          Whats On A good laugh, intertwined with plenty of oohs and aahs.

          8 things to do on the Fraser Coast this weekend (Mar 15-16)

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          Whats On Your guide to the weekend events from March 15-16

          Local Business News

            After selling their well-known business Sexie Coffee in 2017, a couple has made a comeback in the form of a drive-through cafe called Miss Cocoa's.

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            News After selling their well-known business Sexie Coffee in 2017, a couple has made a comeback in the form of a drive-through cafe called Miss Cocoa's.

            Osteos gaining strength: One year on and business is booming

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            News Read about the Hervey Bay practise going from strength to strength

            Construction watchdog’s next target

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            Business QBCC takes aim at accountants keeping struggling builders afloat

            $10k fine for businessman after going bankrupt

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            Business Businessman fined $10k after Fair Trading probe

            Mortgage brokers say commission backflip will benefit all

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            News Federal government backflip on trail commissions welcomes by brokers

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                Health Who doesn’t love saving money? A simple switch is helping Aussies pocket at least $3600 and it costs less than $20 to do.

                Teacher ‘humiliated’ bald student at elite school

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                Education “Not only did she raise money, she had the courage to shave her head"

                Maccas trialing vegan nuggets

                Maccas trialing vegan nuggets

                Food & Entertainment McDonald’s are trialling a new vegan creation overseas

                Star’s shocking Uber Eats spend exposed

                Star’s shocking Uber Eats spend exposed

                Easy Eating “Fev, that’s a house deposit!”

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                        Emily Palmer lands $710,000 sale

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                          A futuristic retail expansion on the Sunshine Coast is being hailed as an economic game-changer that will create thousands of jobs and inject billions.

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                          Business Sunshine Plaza redevelopment a game-changer creating thousands of jobs

                          For months, there has been one shining light in the gloom and doom of the Australian economy — but that light could soon be extinguished.

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                            Motoring People are becoming “smombies” (smartphone zombies).

                            Mercedes-Benz’s mid-size luxury SUV is the Australia’s favourite prestige vehicle, and this head-turning version is about to get even more attention.

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                            Motoring Suave sibling of the regular bodied GLC is due for an update.