-By Kim Parnell- 2024 was a massive year for country music legend Lee Kernaghan, with The Boys From The Bush – The Concert tour captivating audiences across the country. Now, he’s back for round two, this time hitting the towns he missed, including a highly anticipated stop at the Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre in Maryborough this June, marking the end of an era for one of Australia’s most iconic tours. With a staggering forty #1 hits, 38 Golden Guitars, and over 2.5 million albums sold, Lee’s music isn’t just popular—it’s part of the Australian way of life. “It’s incredible […]

Hervey Bay will host the Queensland Junior Doctor Conference (JDC) this weekend, bringing both economic benefits and professional recognition to the Fraser Coast region. Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Lachlan Cosgrove said the two-day conference, held at the UNISC Fraser Coast Campus from May 17 – 18, would attract over 220 medical students, along with 25 guest speakers from across Queensland. “The Fraser Coast is fast gaining a reputation as a premier destination for events and conferences,” Cr Cosgrove said. “Hosting the JDC adds to a growing list of high-profile events held in the region—from AFL and triathlons to major music […]

The Fraser Coast Agriculture Show turns 150, with this year’s event promising to be a special celebration of tradition, fun and farming at this iconic two-day event. Mayor George Seymour said this year’s show will be held on Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23 at the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park and will be bigger and better than ever. “We welcomed a record-breaking crowd of more than 24,000 people in 2024, and we’re hoping to go even bigger in 2025 as we celebrate a century and a half of tradition, fun, and farming,” he said. “To mark the occasion, […]