Fraser Coast Chronicle

First sod turned on $122m Bay housing development

Work gets underway in what has been described as a sign of confidence in the region

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24th Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

Serenitas, led by founder and chief executive Rob Nichols owns and operates land lease communities in Western Australia together with Nationwide Lifestyle Villages. He is pictured with Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour turning the sod at the new Hervey Bay development.

How Coast community helped decide its own destiny

Small town locals weren’t afraid to dream big

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15th Feb. 2021 4:02 PM

(L) Committee member Cheryl Bayley and President Jon Colclough from the Poona Community Progress Association. Photo: Stuart Fast

Safety upgrades on busy Bay road given green light

‘Short term pain for long term gain’: The $300,000 project is expected to be finished by the end of next month

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12th Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

Fraser Coast Deputy Mayor Darren Everard and Star of the Sea Primary School Principal Nathan Wilson look forward to improvements in traffic flow through the intersection of Boundary Road, Hughes Road and Roberts Street. Photo: Contributed

BUILDING BOOM: The changing the face of the Fraser Coast

The region is riding a development wave; Here are seven multimillion-dollar projects on the way

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04th Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

Fraser Coast Projects: Rheinmetall Nioa Factory, Forest Wind Project wind farm, Reflections by the Bay and the new Hervey Bay Bunnings.

EDITORIAL: Most important council feedback you can give

This could be the most important feedback you ever give to the council

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16th Dec. 2020 7:12 AM

The last council meeting of the year will be held today.

Why waste water’s not … wasted on major plantation project

Council and traditional owners world leading endeavour.

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02nd Dec. 2020 5:12 PM

(L) Director of Wide Bay Water Mark Vanner, councillor Paul Truscott, Butchulla tree planter Phyllis Freeman, Mayor George Seymour and Butchulla tree planter Mil Marjah Thanba. Photo: Stuart Fast

REVEALED: New community hub for Coast

New centre’s commitment to the community.

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23rd Nov. 2020 1:11 PM

Volunteers hard at work at the working bee on Friday, setting up Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre's new community space.

WATCH: Check out Coast’s retirement village of future

Sneak peek at new community.

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21st Nov. 2020 2:11 AM

Major milestone for retirement giant’s new Bay development

How new development will create a mini community

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20th Nov. 2020 3:11 AM

Chief Operations Officer Damian Foley at the site of Reflections By The Bay. Photo: Stuart Fast

REVEALED: What new Bunnings will bring to the Coast

What the multi-million dollar project will mean for jobs in the region and when the new store is likely to open for...

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19th Nov. 2020 3:11 AM

ROAD WORKS: How business plans to tackle traffic issues

The major development is likely to have a big impact on traffic flow.

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19th Nov. 2020 3:11 AM

Development proposal to go ahead despite reservations

Reluctant support: Here are the concerns some councillors have about the Bunnings project and why they’ll work to address...

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18th Nov. 2020 3:11 PM

Have your say on parks, sports and open spaces

Council wants to hear your opinion.

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31st Oct. 2020 3:10 AM

Residents and community groups are encouraged to give feedback on how parks, playgrounds and sporting fields are planned, managed and developed. Mayor George Seymour and Councillor Jade Wellings at Petersen Park in Craignish. Photo: Contributed

Next step for council HQ, Bay CBD makeover

New location preference for big development

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30th Oct. 2020 8:10 AM

CBD UPGRADE: The Fraser Coast Regional Council's preferred site at Main St. Photo: Contributed

Wind farm update: Where your candidates stand on project

Push to keep construction jobs local

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26th Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

A digital concept of the proposed Forest Wind Project.

CHURCH EXTENSION: Pastor has faith plans will go ahead

There’s plans for a 900-seat auditorium

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26th Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

CHURCH EXPANSION: Pastor Ross Davie and wife Mary-Lyn Davie from Bayside Christian Church. Photo: Cody Fox/ File

WIND FARM TIMELINE: 16 stories on how $2b project progressed

How the $2billion proposal has played out on Coast

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19th Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

’I believe it will go ahead’: MP responds to wind farm concern

Maryborough MP says feedback has been mixed

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17th Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

State Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders. Photo: Stuart Fast

Wind farm company claims it’s connected to community

The developer behind the project is holding regular community sessions

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16th Sept. 2020 5:09 PM

Forest Wind is committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with the local community. Photo: File

$3M BUILD: Coast company scores water park contract

“For us its all about the community.”

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16th Sept. 2020 4:09 PM

Councillor Daniel Sanderson and PBS company director Wayne Ahrens with plans of the new water park to be built in Maryborough. Photo: Stuart Fast

Wind farm development worries residents

Group formed to oppose wind farm.

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16th Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

WIND FARM WORRY: Group co-ordinator Sue Natho, with her wind farm documents. Photo: Stuart Fast

Council dives into water feedback

The council wants to hear your opinion on recycled water

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15th Sept. 2020 5:09 PM

Fraser Coast Regional Council is asking residents for feedback on their Recycled Water Strategy. Photo: File

EXCLUSIVE: Take a futuristic tour of new-look aquatic centre

First look at council masterplan

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15th Sept. 2020 4:09 AM

A concept plan of how the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre could look

How M’boro teen got dangerous school corner fixed

“It’s going to be a better place for future generations at the school.”

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14th Sept. 2020 5:09 PM

ROAD UPGRADE: (L) MP Bruce Saunders with Year 11 student Karen Boulton and Riverside Christian College Principal David Jeffs at the Maryborough Biggenden Rd and Royle St intersection. Photo: Stuart Fast

Developer determined not to give up on blocked Coast project

“After all these years, I’m not going to give up.”

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10th Sept. 2020 11:09 AM

The proposed Turtlecove Haven Retirement Village site.

REVEALED: Flour mill site developer taking council to court

The arch dispute has escalated

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09th Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

What you need to know about $1.5m road upgrade

New traffic lights and a footpath are some of the upgrades included in a $1.5 million project being started today

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07th Sept. 2020 2:09 PM

Councillor Paul Truscott standing where traffic lights will be installed at one of Maryborough's busiest intersections.

At-risk bird stood in way of multi-million dollar build

Advocates welcome River Heads decision

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05th Sept. 2020 4:09 AM

The eastern curlew would have been put at risk by a major River Heads development.

’Best of a bad decision’: Tiaro faces weigh-in on bypass

Various views held on future Fraser Coast bypass.

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05th Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

TIARO BYPASS: Owners of Tiaro Christmas Cottage Jenny and Grant Wood. Photo: Stuart Fast

20 STOREYS UP: Council quizzed on high-rise development

A PROPOSED development, which includes a hotel up to 20 storeys high and a 12 storey apartment block, could be a step...

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04th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

Concept art of the proposed development in Pialba.

Latest chapter in flour mill arch saga unfolds

One resident has taken the future of the historic arch into their own hands

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04th Sept. 2020 4:09 AM

Business chief’s hopes for future of Bunnings building

Some big names are in mind

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04th Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce president Sandra Holebrook.

REVEALED: Hardware giant’s $55m plan for Bay move, expansion

Application underway for new Bunnings building on Fraser Coast

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03rd Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

Hervey Bay Bunnings could move from its Boat Harbour Dr site to the bigger block next door.

New bridge an important link for timber trucks

‘This project provides a boost for business and a boost for the local community’

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02nd Sept. 2020 1:09 PM

The newly completed bridge on Thinoomba Rd. Photo: Contributed.

Deputy PM backs bypass, stands by rebel MP

A dispute over the bypass has erupted

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02nd Sept. 2020 10:09 AM

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)

Group rallies for change to major road upgrade plans

Petition launched to challenge road extension 40 years in the making

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02nd Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

Boundary Road extension computer generated flyover

Sewage upgrades keep local businesses pumping

Both projects are expected to support 19 jobs.

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01st Sept. 2020 4:09 PM

Eli Waters sewage infrastructure upgrades start. Photo: Contributed

New footpath to keep Bay kids safer on way to school

Footpath safety improved for future use

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31st Aug. 2020 1:08 PM

The area where a 1.3m-wide concrete footpath will be built along a section of Tavistock St and Totness St. Photo: Contributed

Not on my watch: Why mayor shot down new housing project

‘This is not the kind of development I want to be responsible for’

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29th Aug. 2020 5:08 AM

Concept designs for the Hervey Bay RSL's proposed residential development on Beach Rd, Urraween.

Dam right! Mayor likens development ban to Traveston win

“This is a rare decision... and it’s the right one.”

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28th Aug. 2020 6:08 PM

Mayor George Seymour points to River Heads on one of the Council's maps and also has a plan of the rejected development. Photo: Stuart Fast

Action plan for small Coast town gets tick of approval

‘The Poona community has invested a lot of the vision to map out a plan for their future’

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27th Aug. 2020 2:08 PM

Poona could be about to enjoy some major upgrades.

JOBS: 100 roles up for grabs to build new hospice

Construction company determined to use 100 per cent local contractors

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27th Aug. 2020 2:08 PM

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt, Hervey Bay Hospice Association founder and secretary Jasine Leslie and Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour on the site of the future Hospice centre. Photo: Jessica Cook/ File

Time at home, travel turns tap on plumbing jobs

“Business just boomed.”

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27th Aug. 2020 3:08 AM

Business owner and plumber Steve Holman. Photo: Stuart Fast

How $500k Brolga boost will bring top shows to Maryborough

‘Heart and soul’ of Heritage City to get valuable upgrade

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24th Aug. 2020 11:08 AM

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour and State MP for Maryborough Bruce Saunders at the Brolga Theatre where new upgrade works have started. Photo: Stuart Fast

EXCLUSIVE: Future of St Stephen’s site revealed

The old hospital will be transformed into something special

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24th Aug. 2020 3:08 AM

St Stephen's Private Hospital in Maryborough.Photo: FILE

Fast food giant to open new Coast store

Work has begun on the site

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22nd Aug. 2020 3:08 AM

Construction has started on Hervey Bay's second KFC store.

Wind farm will boost jobs, renewables reputation: Mayor

Council looks forward to benefits the development will bring.

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18th Aug. 2020 3:08 PM

The winds of change are blowing for Maryborough, with a huge wind farm project on the way.

WIND FARM: Candidates reveal where they stand

Maryborough state election candidates outline their views on the Forest Wind Project.

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14th Aug. 2020 3:08 AM

Maryborough state election hopefuls have commented on the wind farm to be built near the heritage city. Photo: File

STREET TALK: How locals feel about $2b wind farm

Residents’ opinions on the wind farm project to be built near Maryborough

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14th Aug. 2020 3:08 AM

Fraser Coast residents share their opinions on the Forest Wind Project to be built near Maryborough. Photo: File

Two aged care homes to be sold on Coast

“The wellbeing of our residents remains our key priority.”

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13th Aug. 2020 3:08 AM

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