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A 36yr old man died from a from a shark attack off Fraser Island last Saturday afternoon (4th July). Matthew Tratt, a father of two from the Sunshine Coast and a…
A Cappella – it’s all about harmony and sisterhood Story by Marianne Kresse, Photos supplied by Armella Pratt Did you know that Hervey Bay has its own A Cappella Chorus?…
The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre’s inaugural art auction took place on Friday, April 19. Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre CEO Tanya Stevenson thanked local auctioneer Craig Winter for orchestrating the event…
Background Image: Statue of Duncan Chapman in Queens Park, Maryborough. The first man to have stepped onto the shores of Gallipoli in World War I. Present Anzac Day is the…
Cate Akaveka from Books by the Sea, formerly Mary Ryan’s, has given the shop a new look at their new location on the Esplanade in Hervey Bay The book shop…
Every night when we lay down to bed our brain is busily creating situations from our unconscious. Dreams are a way of relieving stress and bringing to light what we…
From Gutter to Glory Success stories from Bayside Transformations Ice destroys lives. It tears families apart. But Joshua Alsop and Zack Walthall are living proof that the destruction caused by…
Tori-Jay Mordey is a 24-year-old local Indigenous artist who began drawing when she was very young. She was raised in the Torres Straits on Thursday Island but spent a majority…
Earth Hour 2019 8:30pm to 9:30pm Every year, for one hour, a movement of people turn out their lights in recognition of climate change. This is a global event that first…
Dial A Driver (D.A.D) is a company created by owner Rob Braddock that has been servicing Hervey Bay and Maryborough since 1984. It is currently in the process of setting…
Download Pattern To start off with, I decided to make the bunny out of easy obtainable items found in your nearest Spotlight store. He has been made with a white…
You are never too small to make a difference A group of Hervey Bay children and adults have become part of a global grassroots network calling for climate change action.…
I am often asked from where I source my inspirational stories. Is it from my worldly, educated grasp of current affairs? My uncanny ability at reading people, or maybe my…
The cashless debit card is currently being rolled out in the Hervey Bay Area to a select group of 6000 people under 35 years old who receive welfare in the…
Story by Kelsey Corcoran Photos provided by Paul Aurisch Next time you see a dolphin in Hervey Bay, take a good look because it could be the newly-named Sousa sahulensis.…
If you haven’t heard the term ‘steampunk’ before, or not sure what it means, don’t worry - you’re not alone. If you have seen Hugh Jackman’s ‘The Greatest Showman’ or…
Carrot patch cupcakes This cupcake batch gives a whole new meaning to carrot cake. You will need: Chocolate cupcake mix (any will do) 1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup cocoa powder…
Recycled Easter bunny planters This craft is lots of fun but will require adult supervision and assistance. You will need: Acrylic paints Scissors Box cutter or knife Paintbrushes Sharpie…
The mother duck and her two offspring were in serious trouble. They were in the gutter of the roundabout at the intersection of Main Street and Boat Harbour Drive, Hervey…
Coconut oil face masks with three ingredients or less Coconut oil is a natural antibacterial, antifungal and moisturiser so it makes the perfect product to help your night-time routine. It…
HATCH Design and Creative Store is a delightful shop found in a most scenic part of Hervey Bay, at 1 Pier St Urangan. HATCH gift store was the brainchild of…
National Apology Day 2019 On 13th February 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addressed parliament and the nation with a national apology that formally acknowledged all the wrongdoing and the…
Cyclone Oma heading towards the Fraser Coast 22 Feb 19 - Satellite Image Cyclone Oma, a category two cyclone, currently around 600km out over the ocean is likely to be…
Heartworms are parasites that live inside the arteries of lungs and chambers of the heart of infected animals. Dogs and cats are both susceptible to heartworm no matter the breed,…
HISTORY Over 250 species of aloe exist on earth. Aloes are very low maintenance succulents. The most cultivated species is the Aloe Vera Barbadensis in North Africa. Preceding 1700BC, the…
Most of us around the Fraser Coast know Derek F. Smith for his incredible voice and guitar playing. The Beacon however are very excited to introduce you today to another…
Jemima fell in love with hospitality when she was just 14 years old and has been working in the industry for 15 years. She always knew hospitality was her passion…
I’ve been playing bingo for the last three years now. I wouldn’t say its and addiction, I just do it for fun and for the entertainment. I started playing bingo…
The Hervey Bay Conrodders Hot Rods have been supporting the Cancer council foundation for the last three years. Sue Dodd started the association with the whole charity because she had…
Painting is a powerful medium for expressing emotions and sending messages. Hervey Bay artist Leticia has created a multitude of paintings that use colour and various subject matter to capture…
Helping unemployed and homeless youth What is Dignity first? Dignity First is a funding that supports projects and services helping people experiencing homelessness to live with Dignity. Since 2016 more…
Bats have always been the objects of stories and movies. You either like them or loathe them, but much of their stigma once you really think about it comes from…
