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Chance to help shape Bay’s business future

Chamber of Commerce looking for new leader after AGM

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26th Aug. 2020 12:08 PM

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce acting president Sandra Holebrook.

Business breakfast: Council’s budget explained

How you can get a better understanding of the budget

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24th July 2020 6:07 PM

Council budget – Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour after the council budget meeting. Photo: Cody Fox

‘Some businesses won’t survive virus’: Chamber boss

Easing restrictions had come too late for some businesses

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14th May 2020 5:05 PM

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce president Sandra Holebrook.

Support for local business needed

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise CEO Ali Davenport said businesses had not been uniformly affected by the partial...

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04th April 2020 8:04 AM

‘Still open, still trading’: Business plea as virus spreads

Pubs, clubs and cafes across the Fraser Coast are pleading for people to shop local as the region braces for a potential...

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18th March 2020 11:03 AM

BUY AND SPEND LOCAL: Hervey Bay RSL is one of many businesses still open for business despite Covid-19 concerns, with Floor Manager James Bartosek and Café Staff Selline Bossom serving up drinks for customers.

Calls to spend stimulus cash in Gladstone

Chamber of Commerce wants to see one off cash payments benefit local businesses.

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12th March 2020 4:03 PM

Today the Federal Government announced a $17.6 billion stimulus package designed to limit the damage coronavirus has on the economy.

Battle for the hinterland: Bid to win ‘neglected’ voters

Fraser Coast hinterland voters feel “neglected” as the region’s urban areas continue to grow, Tiaro’s Chamber of Commerce...

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11th March 2020 12:03 AM

HINTERLAND ISSUES: A bypass of Tiaro and future infrastructure were some of the major topics at a Meet the Candidates forum in Tiaro last night.

MARINA DELAYS: We could be missing out on millions

The fight to redevelop the Hervey Bay marina has been reinvigorated after more than a decade of dead ends

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05th Dec. 2019 12:12 AM

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce president Sandra Holebrook with director of regional development for the Wide Bay Burnett Scott Rowe at the Boat Club in Hervey Bay overlooking the Urangan Marina.

'Nothing to do' in Gympie is a 'total load of bull'

“There is nothing to do in this town …” Do you still hear this statement being quoted around Gympie?

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29th Oct. 2019 10:10 AM

Downhill Mountain Biking at Garapine last year. John Brydges in the Masters Men event.

Uber drivers on 'uneven playing field': Chamber boss

Chamber president calls for more regulation of ride-share services

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27th Aug. 2019 10:08 AM

STRONG STANCE: Maryborough Chamber of Commerce president Richard Kingston would oppose any push to bring Uber to the Heritage City.

Business leaders call on MPs to deliver on promises

The Fraser Coast's business leaders have called for Hinkler and Wide Bay's MPs to focus on delivering infrastructure and...

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20th May 2019 4:05 PM

REGION'S WISHLISTS: Wide Bay MP Llew O'Brien and his family watch the election count on TV. The region's business leaders have called on Mr O'Brien and Hinkler MP Keith Pitt to start delivering their infrastructure plans for the Fraser Coast region after the Coalition was swept to victory.

BUDGET BOOM: What federal funding will mean for workplaces

The region's business leaders have weighed in on the funding which flows from last night's Federal Budget and the Hinkler...

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03rd April 2019 10:04 AM

Fraser Proud - Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce president Sandra Holebrook and Fraser Coast Chronicle g/mgr. Brett Hanwright.

Business leaders back plan to move council admin building

The Fraser Coast's business leaders are confident the council's proposed move to Pialba will help raise confidence within...

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19th Jan. 2019 12:01 AM

Leaders warn of rate rise impact on small business

Small businesses already under financial pressure will feel the crunch even more if they are one of the 7000 property...

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29th Aug. 2018 8:08 AM

Time to think of the future for investment success.

700% council fee hike leaves businesses feeling the burn

Personal trainers, gym owners, coffee van and food truck vendors have been hit by a massive Sunshine Coast Council fee...

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22nd Aug. 2018 5:08 AM

Beerwah gym owner Taz Calandruccio is not happy with a price hike in council charges.

Which candidate is leading in the latest Chamber poll

A straw poll conducted by the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce indicates strong support for one candidate becoming the Fraser...

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23rd April 2018 3:04 PM

Popular speaker at Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce breakfast

The breakfast event will be an opportunity to hear more about how to ensure staff engagement.

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26th Feb. 2018 5:02 PM

Angela Koning, founder of Equenti Leadership and Learning, will speak at the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Wednesday.

Business leaders call on govt to decide on mayor's future

FRASER Coast business leaders have united to call on the State Government to make a decision on the future of mayor Chris...

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10th Feb. 2018 5:02 AM

Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor, Chris Loft.

Full bookings a sign the message 'is getting out': Chamber

THE Fraser Coast's busy public holiday period, which has seen some resorts almost booked out over the public holidays, is a...

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03rd April 2017 5:04 PM

Full bookings are a promising sign on the Fraser Coast, according to Hervey Bay chamber of commerce president Sandra Holebrook.

Heritage and history attracts tourists to Maryborough

Maryborough was labelled "the new Noosa" as hotel figures skyrocketed 75% for the holiday compared in the space of 12...

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25th March 2017 1:03 PM

Maryborough Chamber of Commerce Lance Stone.Photo: Valerie Horton / Fraser Coast Chronicle

Chamber supports wi-fi plan regardless of election result

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce has long pursued a plan similar to the LNP's wi-fi hotspots

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25th Feb. 2017 5:02 AM

$Kingston Hervey Bay was named the winner of the Hervey Bay and Maryborough Chambers of Commerce \"Light Up The Fraser Coast\" competition. Kingston Hervey Bay donated the prizemoney to We Care 2.From left: Pastor Robert Geluk (We Care 2), Sandra Holebrook (Hervey Bay Chamber), Tracey Messer (Kingston Hervey Bay) and Jan Carlson (We Care 2).$

Kingston Hervey Bay lights up the Fraser Coast

A BIG weekend, four afternoons and the help of a few elves allowed Kingston Hervey Bay to light up the Fraser Coast.

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23rd Dec. 2016 9:12 AM

$Kingston Hervey Bay was named the winner of the Hervey Bay and Maryborough Chambers of Commerce \"Light Up The Fraser Coast\" competition. Kingston Hervey Bay donated the prizemoney to We Care 2.From left: Pastor Robert Geluk (We Care 2), Sandra Holebrook (Hervey Bay Chamber), Tracey Messer (Kingston Hervey Bay) and Jan Carlson (We Care 2).$

Tiaro chamber is boosting careers

Nominations open for uni students to receive a boost to their studies

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17th Dec. 2016 10:12 AM

HELPING HAND: Tiaro and District Chamber of Commerce president Darryl Stewart presents the inaugural bursary of $1000 to Georgia Dale.

How much has the council squabbling cost the region?

THEY can't put a definite figure on it, but Fraser Coast commerce experts have said the squabbling by the Fraser Coast...

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05th Nov. 2016 5:11 AM

Maryborough Chamber of Commerce Lance Stone.

'Volatile' sand spelt shark barrier's demise, says designer

"IT'S not a viable proposition if that's how dramatic the changes are underwater."

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14th Sept. 2016 12:09 PM

A beach crew worked by hand to drag the shark barrier down the beach to the water.

State of our economy; how healthy is the Fraser Coast?

With two elections held this year, business leaders are reporting the economy is steady but still plagued by some...

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01st Aug. 2016 11:08 AM

With two elections held this year, business leaders are reporting the economy is steady but still plagued by some instability.

More RV parking spaces for region?

The chambers will lobby the council for more RV parking spaces in the Alan and June Brown car park and at the Maryborough...

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30th July 2016 10:07 AM

Tiaro to make a bid for RV sign

The Tiaro Chamber of Commerce will make an application to the Caravan Motorhome Club of Australia to give the highway town...

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16th July 2016 9:07 AM

NBN to be discussed at Chamber of Commerce breakfast

THE digital age and the rollout of the National Broadband Network will be discussed at this month’s Hervey Bay Chamber of...

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14th July 2016 4:07 PM

New rulings build case for ABCC

The Coalition is being urged by major business group to reinstate the national building watchdog.

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12th July 2016 9:07 PM

Chamber was key in negotiating to keep the Cup

"Once we had everybody in the right spot it happened in 10 minutes..."

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11th July 2016 5:07 AM

Qld Touch Junior State Cup - U/10 girls Hervey Bay Red V. Gold Coast B. Bree Lewis (Hervey Bay). Photo: Alistair Brightman / Fraser Coast Chronicle

Chamber of commerce predicts outlook for new financial year

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce president Sandra Holebrook has highlighted some of her predictions and hopes for the 12...

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05th July 2016 10:07 AM

SPORTS TOURISM: Chamber president Sandra Holebrook says events like the touch football carnival bring in vital tourism dollars.

$9m mum blogger reveals secret to success

Stay at Home Mum Jody Allen says it’s all a matter of finding your own inner dag

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19th May 2016 8:05 AM

Ben Ellingsen, Sharlene Tapperet, Jody Allen and Rebekkah Rodriguez at the Commerce breakfast in Gympie.

MP says overseas workers vital

OVERSEAS workers and backpackers are essential to the fruit-picking industry, the Member for Page Kevin Hogan has told a...

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22nd Feb. 2016 4:02 AM

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Gold medallist Steven Bradbury to share a different side

ONE of Australia’s favourite Olympians will share another side of himself when he speaks at Maryborough’s Chamber of...

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19th Aug. 2015 6:08 AM

If small businesses push through, success is often just around the corner – that’s the message Steven Bradbury passed on at a seminar yesterday.

Proposed penalty rate change causes division among business

There has been a mixed reaction from Maryborough businesses to proposed changes to penalty rates listed as part of the...

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06th Aug. 2015 6:08 AM

Maryborough Chamber of Commerce president Craig Winter said many businesses in the region would welcome the changes.

Business sector wants payroll tax reforms in future budgets

A HOPED-FOR payroll tax exemption threshold adjustment that could have shaved about $235 million from Queensland businesses...

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15th July 2015 3:07 PM

Let the public pay more while we pay less: business group

A TOP business group has urged the Abbott Government to expand the products and services the GST applies to and cut company...

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05th June 2015 6:06 PM

Big business wants to pay less tax and expand the GST to cover previously exempt goods.

Credit Union CEO puts up hand for Commerce Chamber

WARWICK Credit Union CEO Lewis Von Stieglitz is the likely replacement for the outgoing Warwick Chamber of Commerce...

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27th March 2015 5:03 AM

LIKELY LEADER: Warwick Credit Union CEO Lewis von Stieglitz says he would be happy to step into the role of Warwick Chamber of Commerce president.

Chamber president calls for relaxed parking rules in M'boro

MARYBOROUGH Chamber of Commerce president Craig Winter has called on the council to relax parking laws during the CBD...

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18th March 2015 7:03 AM

Craig Winter said the council should put a “friendly reminder” on cars illegally parked.

Chamber of Commerce reject profit-shifting crackdown

BUSINESS groups have rejected a Labor plan to raise $1.9 billion by shutting down loopholes allowing multinationals to send...

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02nd March 2015 2:03 PM

Hervey Bay candidates speak at chamber breakfast

HERVEY Bay's business community had the chance to hear from the region's candidates at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast as...

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21st Jan. 2015 10:01 AM

Hervey Bay Boat Club at Urangan harbour.

Condolence books for MH17 victims spread throughout QLD

QUEENSLAND’S representative for The Netherlands sadly knew some of the people on board MH17 when it was shot down flying...

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22nd July 2014 6:07 PM

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman (left), watches the Consul for the Netherlands in Brisbane Captain Kasper Kuiper as he signs a condolence book for the victims of Malaysian MH17 in Brisbane, Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Up to 39 Australian citizens and residents have died in the MH17 air disaster over Ukraine.

Councillors warned it’s time to play nicely

BUSINESS leaders have warned councillors ahead of today’s meeting over the future of Fraser Coast Opportunities: “It’s time...

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21st July 2014 4:07 AM

Chamber applauds State Government’s private-sector approach

THE Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has welcomed the State Government’s mid-year fiscal and economic review.

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31st Dec. 2013 5:12 AM

Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls talks to media before attending a luncheon held at The Waves.

Time to breathe life into Warwick Railway Precinct

IT’S TIME to stand up and make your voice heard if you want the Warwick Railway Precinct preserved.

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13th Dec. 2013 6:12 AM

POTENTIAL: Inside the old goods shed at the Warwick Railway Station, which could work as a new venue for the Warwick Art Gallery or even a cafe.

Business community wants words converted into action

THE Fraser Coast business community has welcomed the end of the federal election and has predicted a boost to activity...

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10th Sept. 2013 8:09 AM

POLITICAL VISIT: Member for Hinkler Paul Neville, Deputy Opposition Leader Warren Truss and candidate for Hinkler Keith Pitt visit Bundaberg Slipways.

How's the serenity? Actor Michael Caton visiting Fraser

FRASER Island holds some fond memories for Australian actor Michael Caton and his wife Helen. The island was where their...

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20th April 2013 5:04 AM

Actor Michael Caton is holidaying Fraser Island and will speak at the Chamber of Commerce's long lunch on Friday.

Hervey Bay chamber of commerce president to stand down

HERVEY Bay chamber of commerce president Bernard Whebell will not restand for the presidency at the next vote.

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28th Feb. 2013 11:02 AM

Chamber of Commerce president Bernard Whebell will not contest at the next annual general meeting.

Jamboree delivers more than just direct financial benefits

THE Fraser Coast business community will realise the ongoing benefits of the 23rd Australian Scout Jamboree for many months...

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14th Jan. 2013 8:01 AM

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