Marine research to protect the Fraser Coast’s endangered sea turtle has received a major funding boost, as scientists examine a potential link between the turtle’s habitat health and a mystery disease
The transformation of Hervey Bay’s city centre is officially underway, with the first sod being turned to mark the start of construction of the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre
More than $7 million will be spent upgrading Fraser Coast water and sewage treatment plants.
The car park between the Hervey Bay PCYC and the Hervey Bay Library building will be extended to provide more parking spaces ahead of the construction of a new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub.
The final stage of the Scarness caravan park upgrade and the first stage of the Burrum Heads caravan park redevelopment will start within weeks.
New change rooms and an improved enclosure for the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre 25-metre pool are among the works occurring in the first stage of a long-term upgrade to the centre.
A movie screening and display wall, pergolas, shade trees and benches are among the initiatives proposed in a draft masterplan for the Kent Street green space and former Maryborough Baby Clinic.
A new community centre, a playground, environmental space, a community garden and storage for community groups are among the key features of the Glenwood Community Space Master Plan.
The nation's largest community-based mobilisation event, Clean Up Australia Day, is on the horizon, and Fraser Coast residents are being urged to “step up and unite” to help clean up our region.
The Story Bank will close for about five weeks from early February while its hail-damaged roof is repaired.
The Fraser Coast’s Town Crier, a young change advocate, artists, and devoted volunteers community groups are among the distinguished recipients of the Fraser Coast 2024 Australia Day Awards.
Fifty Fraser Coast residents will become new Australian citizens during a special citizenship ceremony at the Brolga Theatre on Australia Day.
The Hervey Bay pop-up library will continue operating for another month while cleaning and minor maintenance are completed at the refurbished library building on Old Maryborough Road.
The Orchid House at the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens continues growing in popularity with more than 18,000 residents and tourists visiting the free facility in 2023.
Eight local companies have secured sub-contracts valued at about $12.2 million for goods and services needed during the construction of a new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub.
