Fraser Coast Chronicle

How autistic Bay teen is helping others find their voice

Unlikely choir leader recognised on state stage

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04th Dec. 2020 5:12 PM

The Governor of Queensland and Autism Queensland Patron, the Hon Paul de Jersey AC presented the award to Xanthe at a morning tea held at Government House, Brisbane this week.

LADIES’ NIGHT: How you can check out the Sydney Hotshots

The event will be held for one night only

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30th Nov. 2020 3:11 AM

The Sydney Hotshots are coming to the Gundy Pub on December 5.

How a tough year is turning around for young musician

It has been a tough year for Fraser Coast musician Leonie Kingdom

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29th Nov. 2020 7:11 PM

SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - Fraser Coast musician Leonie Kingdom has received a Regional Arts Development Fund grant worth $5000.

Maryborough muso making a name for himself in the US

He’s just released a new song

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11th July 2020 5:07 AM

Former Fraser Coast musician John Lowery has released a new song.

FREE COMICS: Fans come together for Spooktacular event

Whether you're into villians or super heroes, Marvel or DC, there’s something for everyone at this world-wide event in...

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24th Oct. 2019 6:10 PM

Comic N Pop owner Simon Thornton shows off just some of the comic books that will be given away for free at the Halloween ComicFest this Saturday.

GIG GUIDE: 17 ways to be entertained for free this weekend

There's plenty of way to stay entertained with free live music at local pubs and clubs.

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23rd Oct. 2019 9:10 AM

Well-known local singer-songwriter Sam Maddison will entertain at the Bayswater Hotel this Sunday.

Country women unite in Maryborough

During the conference members learn new handcrafts to take back and share with their club.

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19th Oct. 2019 2:10 PM

Hoping to master Dorset Feather Stitchery were (from left) Lyndsay Ingram of the Atherton Tablelands, Ipswich member Lee Martin, Bundaberg's Anne paulger and Mackay's Rhonda Rose at the QCWA Creative and Practical Arts Exhibition workshops and demonstrations held at the Maryborough branch in Wharf St.

C'est La Vie for Maryborough Cinema Club

Critics applaud French film which will screen at the Brolga Theatre

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17th Oct. 2019 5:10 PM

Bringing opera to the people

WITH a voice so powerful it moves some to tears, Maryborough's newest resident, Anastasia Bickel, will share her operatic...

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07th Oct. 2019 11:10 AM

EXCLUSIVE SHOW: Anastasia Bickel is set to perform at the Brolga Theatre soon.

GIG GUIDE: 19 ways to stay entertained this weekend

Sit back and relax with some cool tunes these school holidays.

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25th Sept. 2019 8:09 AM

GIG GUIDE: Chill out with live entertainment by local artists this weekend

LIVE GIGS: 18 ways to stay entertained this weekend

Let the good times roll with live entertainment on the Fraser Coast.

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18th Sept. 2019 12:09 PM

Join well-known local performer Jon Vea Vea at the Carriers Arms this Friday.

Exciting new summer menu at town's hotel

New head chef starts working his magic and the boss couldn't be more pleased

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11th Sept. 2019 11:09 AM

Granville Tavern and Motel staff (from left) cook Simon Sears, owner James Wanless, head chef Bruce McIntyre and manager Chloe Warren invite you to join them for a cold beverage and try their delicious new menu.

EXCITING WEEKEND: What's happening at the Brolga Theatre

THERE'S a whole lot of new and exciting businesses taking over the Brolga Theatre this weekend

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04th Sept. 2019 11:09 AM

4650 EXTRAVAGANZA: TS Maryborough cadets (from left) Sean Ramsay, Brandon McKaskill, Johannah Mannion, Melinda Colclough, Zoe Kelly, Curtis Easton, Lucas Green and Nicole Grimshaw have been part of an amazing team of volunteers for the event.

DON'T MISS: Australia's best army band coming to Coast

The Australian Army Band Brisbane will perform at Maryborough RSL

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04th Sept. 2019 9:09 AM

The Australian Army Band tours the Fraser Coast in September.

WHAT'S ON: Jazz up your weekend with tunes from Girl Friday

Girl Friday has gathered an army of loyal fans who come out to listen to their smooth standards and cool originals.

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04th Sept. 2019 6:09 AM

MOVE AND GROOVE: Coming to the Hervey Bay RSL is popular Sunny Coast jazz and blues band Girl Friday.

Go nutty for fun family day

The day includes kids games and rides, fairytale costume competition, nut cracking competition, and pinup girl...

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03rd Sept. 2019 4:09 PM

Dress up for the Bauple Nut Bash like last year's super hero theme (from left) Spiderman aka William Aldridge, Harley Quinn aka Abby Mooney, Hulk aka Ethan Mooney, and Supergirls Eva Whyte (left) and Lilly Scott.

Rock craze takes off in M'boro

The idea is if you take a rock, you replace it with another, Ms Purnell said.

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03rd Sept. 2019 3:09 PM

Ruth Purnell with daughter Zavier and two-year-old helper Aria Dowsett paint rocks to hide in Maryborough's parks.

Posh picnic is precursor to all-white night

An all-white dinner party in the middle of bustling shoppers...

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01st Sept. 2019 7:09 PM

PICNIC: Daniel Sanderson, Richard and Nshara Kingston and Tara Bradbury at Stockland in Hervey Bay on Saturday promoting Le Diner en Blanc.

Dream becomes reality for teenage international Bay singers

The pipe dream of becoming an international touring artist became a reality for two Fraser Coast teenagers

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28th Aug. 2019 1:08 PM

SUPER STARS: Kobe McNaught and Rachel Damms, both 16, who make up Hervey Bay singing duo Melomania.

GIG GUIDE: 14 ways to keep entertained this weekend

Bay favourites Trevor Judge, Derek Smith and Sam Maddison are set to perform.

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27th Aug. 2019 4:08 PM

RIGHT: Kick back to cool tunes by Sam Maddison at the Hervey Bay Boat Club.

Dancing queens take centre stage in the Bay

This Broadway hit will be lead by the same sensational team who have brought the region Singin' In The Rain...

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27th Aug. 2019 3:08 PM

DON'T MISS OUT: Macbre Theatre is the first amateur theatre group to stage Mama Mia in Queensland.

ROCK DROP: How craze is uniting community

How a simple idea to spread kindness morphed into a mega movement

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27th Aug. 2019 2:08 PM

GET INVOLVED: Ruth Purnell with daughter Zavier and two-year-old helper Aria Dowsett paint rocks to hide in Maryborough's parks.

From the streets to the stage for emerging Bay jazz artist

It's the performance of a lifetime for this upcoming star.

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23rd Aug. 2019 11:08 AM

ON STAGE: Rising jazz musician Nicole Pate will perform at the Hervey Bay RSL on Friday, August 30.

Bay artists make history with record breaking numbers

For the first time in it's 36 year history, Hervey Bay artists have dominated the award winners at the largest art event on...

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23rd Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

EYE CATCHING: First prize winner in the open section Don Milner, judge Chris Blake and Hervey Bay Art Society president Rolf Sieber at the 36th annual Competitive Art Exhibition opening in the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery last fortnight.

Buffs are ready to soar

Budding aviators, aviation enthusiasts and car buffs will have the chance to see multiple aircraft in Maryborough

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22nd Aug. 2019 5:08 AM

TAKE OFF: Trojan pilot Matt Handley with passenger Greg Crankshaw about to take to the sky at last year's Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels at Maryborough Airport.

'Tinnie' grateful for support

"When I walked in the door The Tinnie just grabbed me and I felt a connection to the place.”

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21st Aug. 2019 6:08 PM

CHEERS: Tinnie Hotel owners Jodie and John Johnson with daughter Michaela will celebrate their first year with a nautical themed party.

Shop offering a chance to be a millionaire

NOW you can play your favourite Lotto games at Walker St Express Granville.

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21st Aug. 2019 7:08 AM

FEELING LUCKY? Walker St Store Granville owner Jig Patel with staff Emily Bates (left) and Julie Berry now offers Lotto.

Revving on their parade

FRASER Coast Independent Riders are revved up for this weekend's Community Parade.

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20th Aug. 2019 6:08 PM

MOTOR ON: Fraser Coast Independent Riders will ride around the streets of the Heritage City before heading out to an event in Biggenden raising money for the Maryborough Hospital Auxiliary.

ROCK ON: Aussie legend set to perform at Bay Central Tavern

Together they had a series of hits, including Don't Need Love, Soul Revival and Cry in Shame.

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17th Aug. 2019 9:08 AM

ROCK OUT: Renowned Aussie rocker Diesel is headed to the Bay Central Tavern.

On the tasty trail

ONE of the region's hidden gems will bare all at the weekend's Wild West Farm Trail.

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15th Aug. 2019 2:08 PM

Barenuts Macadamia owner Jodie Cameron with six-month-old Ari with some of the bush tucker blends using native ingredients for that original clean and green experience.

Go behind the scenes on farm

Greg and Cecilia Petersen will join the Wild West Farm Trail to showcase their paddock to plate journey.

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15th Aug. 2019 2:08 PM

PICK OF THE CROP: Farmer Greg Petersen takes visitors on a tour of the family farm at Woolooga.

Former dux Meg to headline night

REHEARSALS are underway for the 2019 Aldridge Night Out production

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14th Aug. 2019 2:08 PM

DANCING BACK IN: Year 9 dance duo Alicia Pegg (left) and Briana Sutton will be making a return this year.

Medieval Fayre at Village

IT'S FAYRE time again with a myriad of Olde-World entertainment at Victory Village at Riverbend.

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08th Aug. 2019 6:08 AM

Victory Village Fayre - Getting a few pointers from The Ranger, aka Jamin Eggerling, was Maryborough visitor Kira Watts.

Bring the band back to town

NEXT week has finally arrived for a Brisbane jazz band who were asked to return after their last gig in the Heritage...

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01st Aug. 2019 7:08 AM

TOP TUNES: SCAT! will play at Jazz by the River at the Brolga Theatre.

Swedish drama on screen

A Swedish drama set in 1930s offers an insight into Sami culture and the treatment of this ethnic minority.

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30th July 2019 6:07 PM

Lene Cecilia Sparrok and Katarina Blind in a scene from the movie Sami Blood.

Air show certain to wow

Following on from the hugely successful event last year this year's action packed day has been extended to include a...

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30th July 2019 3:07 PM

SKY HIGH: Trojan pilot Matt Handley with passenger Greg Crankshaw about to take to the skies at last year's Fraser Coast Wings and Wheels at Maryborough Airport.

Bullrider follows dad's footsteps

Young bullrider Hevahnee Pearse to dig in and hold on at Torbanlea Rodeo

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24th July 2019 12:07 PM

Brothers Shane and Joel Kraut follow young bull rider Hevahnee Pearse as she comes out of the gates. The senior bull riders will compete with Hevahnee at the Torbanlea Rodeo.

Champion brings his best bulls

AUSTRALIAN champion turned rodeo contractor Dean Weller is bringing his best bucking bulls to Torbanlea this weekend.

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24th July 2019 12:07 PM

FAMILY FUN: Local bull riders and entertainers (from left) Shane Kraut, Dean Weller, Sonny Pearse and Travis Franklin are gearing up for the Torbanlea Rodeo on Saturday.

Local cowboy shares bull riding winning secrets

Shane Kraut said every time he gets on a bull it's exciting.

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24th July 2019 12:07 PM

Bull riding chamption Shane Kraut will compete at the Torbanlea Rodeo.

Rocking day in the Bay unites public of all ages

Be on the look-out for more than 1000 blue rocks emblazoned with red hearts, hidden around the Fraser Coast

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24th July 2019 12:07 AM

FAMILY FUN: Charlie Turner, Patrick Hill, Malika O'Shea and April Wooldridge from Lyndall's Family Day Care with 1000 painted rocks in preperation for today at Urangan Pier.

Fun and games at Village

DISCOVER how children played in the 14th century at Victory Village

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17th July 2019 1:07 PM

Victory Village Fayre - Making magic sounds (from left) minstrel Steve Bryson, Lady Jenny Bryson, Lady Peta Milne and Red Robyn.

Hitting the town this weekend? Here's 19 gigs to see live

Find out who is playing where, from Thursday to Sunday.

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16th July 2019 12:07 PM

Kick back with live gigs on the Fraser Coast.

Overwhelming support for food and craft beer expo

LOCAL businesswomen Davina Ebenezer is thinking crafty when organising something different and new for the region.

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10th July 2019 7:07 AM

Fraser Coast Street Food and Craft Beer Festival organizers (L) Davina Ebenezer and Shoni Jones at the Hervey Bay Golf Driving Range where it will be held.

Plenty to see and learn in Tiaro

Tiaro to host Fraser Coast's premier farming and lifestyle event

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09th July 2019 4:07 PM

Kelpie trainer Shane Robinson from Tiaro demonstrating at a previous Tiaro Field Day.

GIG GUIDE: Kick back, relax with 20 live performances

There's well-known performers like Red Betty, Dave Turner and Trevor Judge, just to name a few.

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09th July 2019 10:07 AM

There's plenty of live gigs to get toes tapping around the Fraser Coast this weekend.

Champion shares his advice

COOPER Smith's futsal dream came true when he learned some moves from his favourite player.

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04th July 2019 3:07 PM

Futsal clinic at Maryborough State High with former Brisbane Roar player Henrique Silva.

Soweto Choir back at the Brolga

Powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics to inspire Maryborough audiences

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04th July 2019 5:07 AM

PRAISE BE: The Soweto Gospel Choir's rich harmonies are coming to the Brolga.

Win, dine for Dunga Derby's final cabaret

A WIDE range of entertainers will keep audiences on their toes with the latest Dunga Derby fundraiser - Cabaret.

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03rd July 2019 5:07 PM

Darrel Francis, pictured with his brother Athol who completed the 2018 Dunga Derby will once again get behind the wheel of Car 24 for this year's rally in his daughter's memory.

Marilyn set to give the good oil on wood

THE Maryborough Woodturners and Woodcraftsmen Guild will hold its open day and craft expo

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03rd July 2019 1:07 PM

CUTTING THROUGH: Lu Schubert working on the scroll saw.

Excited to branch out

THEY have been busy as bees at Maryborough's Endeavour Foundation Learning and Lifestyle in preparation for NAIDOC...

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03rd July 2019 9:07 AM

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