Fraser Coast Council News

News The refurbishment of Maryborough's Mary Poppins building has been left in limbo after the company contracted for the work entered voluntary administration

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Community STEAM machinery restorer Bill Ives has rolled into the Heritage City stumbling across a unique steam engine and was looking for information.

Council News COUNCIL issues warning to dog owners on the Fraser Coast who fail to follow the rules - you will be targeted.

News After months of sitting in the Hervey Bay Adoption Centre, Ginger has found her new forever home

News As businesses in the Maryborough CBd continue to endure ongoing roadworks, one councillor has reassured the community the pain is only short-term

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News With the Cashless Debit Card set to be rolled out after the Senate Vote, our local leaders, protestors and residents have their say on the plan

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News When he sent letters to Kensington Palace inviting Prince Harry and his wife Meghan to the Fraser Coast, mayor George Seymour never imagined he'd get his wish

News John Craig got the shock of his life when his latest rates notice for his unsewered Burrum Heads property had increased by about 20.9 per cent

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News A new waste centre could be developed along one of Hervey Bay's major thoroughfares after a development application was lodged with the council

News Council customer service officers were overrun on Thursday when 1367 calls were made to council by residents.

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Whats On Fraser Coast Technology Challenge has attracted 1863 participants in the six STEM events.

News Small businesses already under financial pressure will feel the crunch even more if they are one of the 7000 property owners facing an unexpected rate rise

News New exercise stations in Urangan's Dayman Park mean fitness enthusiasts like Carla Dell can develop their workout in the fresh air and not in an indoor gym

News The council's complaints management system has been amended to make it stronger as the state's corruption watchdog continues its probe into Queensland councils

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News Wi-Fi at public hotspots on the Fraser Coast could be a reality as the council prepares to trial pop-up internet spots at public events. But it comes at a cost.

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Council News The council is in damage control as it tries to justify exorbitant rate hikes to at least 7000 home and business owners.

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News New playground equipment on the corner of Queen and Lennox Sts will give kids a new place to play without having to make the journey into town

News Warning shots have been fired ahead of this year's official council rates notices as thousands of residents brace for increases of more than 10 per cent

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News The council's portfolio system has been scrapped in favour of roundtable-style groups to better canvas policy development

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Council News Fraser Coast council CEO Ken Diehm has taken the extraordinary step of issuing a statutory declaration to deny rumours he claims have been spread about his job

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