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Guardians of the homeless

Written by Kerrie Alexander “THEY ARE HUMAN BEINGS; THEY MAY NOT HAVE A HOME, BUT THEY SHOULDN’T BE TREATED ANYDIFFERENTLY TO ANYBODY ELSE BECAUSE IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE, AT ANY TIME.” With tears in her eyes, Hervey Bay’s Trish Hummerston explained why she and her partner in crime, Josie Street, spend most of their…

By: alivemagazinefrasercoast 6th April 20215th April 2021 Wise Words

In honour the serve

Written by Kerrie Alexander To honour God and Country, to show appreciation for those who offer their lives, seeking freedom for us and our children. We pledge ourselves to this take without self-seeking, without prejudice, always remembering. We also serve. That is the admirable creed of the Hervey Bay RSL Women’s Auxiliary, whose members have…

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Lizzie learns to help

Written by Lizzie Macaulay It’s not every day you get to peek behind the curtain of an organisation that is truly, demonstrably, changing our region for the better. Through my column over the last year, I have done some pretty interesting and varied things – all of which have enriched my life. But this month,…

By: alivemagazinefrasercoast 6th April 20215th April 2021 Local Artist

April Spadina

Written by Shaun Ryan ART THAT WILL MAKE YOU BEAM For Maryborough artist April Spadina there is no better feeling than knowing her work is in a publicspace, sharing a message or simply making people smile. April has an incredible love and appreciation for the Heritage City. While many people know Maryborough for its military…

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Bellydance with Marta

Written by Lizzie Macauley When it comes to performing, I’m a great member of the audience. As a hopeless introvert, the idea of standing up in front of anyone and doing something – anything – that makes me vulnerable is pretty terrifying. It’s not exactly my sweet spot. I had known for a long time…

By: alivemagazinefrasercoast 2nd March 20216th April 2021 Community Connection

Centre for wellness

Written by Kerrie Alexander Fraser Coast community groups and residents in need of some wellness TLC are set to benefitfrom an exciting $1.5 million Urangan Community Centre expansion at the Botanic Gardens in Urangan. With tenders now closed, work on the Treehouse Wellness Centre will start soon and includes both private and group meeting spaces,…

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East meets West in a healthy union

Written by Leanne Esposito FROM ACROSS THE FENCE THEY’VE JOINED FORCES TO CARE FOR OUR WELLBEING In what appears to be cultural role reversal this couple have bucked a stereotypical trope. Nick as a GP practices western medicine, while Lou’s EFT practice, along with her philosophy and mindfulness practices stem from an eastern perspective and…

By: alivemagazinefrasercoast 1st March 20216th April 2021 Wise Words

Jump hurdles with MS

Written by Kerrie Alexander LIFE has thrown many lemons Bev Cornwell’s way, but this truly inspiring woman has done more than just churn some unimaginable hurdles into lemonade. The 75-year-old long-time Hervey Bay resident has come out the other side of having a mastectomy and fighting breast cancer, caring for her husband Geoff after a…

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Now is your chance to get to know the Alive Mag Wide Bay team a little better. Five women who came together at the closing of one chapter to begin another… To keep telling the stories of the people and places of the Wide Bay. What you may not know about us? At one point…

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Guardians of the homeless

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Cover Story

Fall in love with your Mercedes-Benz at Port City Autos

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The Profile

Written by Shaun Ryan People fall in love with Mercedes-Benz vehicles when they walk around a showroom and look atthe modern features, luxury interior and superior design work. The vehicles almost sell themselves. Cameron Bates is the General Sales Manager at Port City Autos, the only Mercedes-Benz dealership in the Wide Bay. “It’s a job…

In honour the serve

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Wise Words

Monkeys and sponges soak up funds for charity

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Community Connection

Written by Kerrie Alexander Who would have thought that two fun-loving larrikins, a mini sponge brother and 43 cars could fundraise over $570 in just one hour! That is exactly what the spirited Sponge Brothers did to raise funds for the Neeride Rural Fire Service while travelling through the area on a Dunga-in-A-Day event (a…

Lizzie learns to help

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Lizzie learns to...

April Spadina

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Local Artist

Al Davies

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Local Musician

Have you always been musical?During my late teens, I committed myself to some private guitar lessons, which kick started my musicaljourney, meeting so many like-minded people, that motivated me to write and perform music, which is avery rewarding passion and career. What/who are your musical influences?Currently, the amazing technique and music of John H Clarke,…

Recycle Hero

By: alivemagazinefrasercoast 6th April 2021

Home Projects

Written by Denis Trotman Hero defined in the dictionary, “a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character”. Recycled defined in the dictionary, “to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse”. Combine the two as recycle hero, and we can start to feel good about reusing items…

Hero interiors: connected, inviting, inspirational

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Eco Living

Written by Ingrid Gorissen A Hero in Design could be you, if you dare to follow your instincts and inspiration. Not necessarily following a trend but looking at you! Who are you and how do you likeothers to see and feel you? Your likes, needs and your family lifestyle… I love it when people are…

Join us on a journey through the Wide Bay’s past, present and future through the stories of its people. A contemporary crossover of print and digital media, Alive Magazine Wide Bay is the first of its kind for the region.

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