Written by Kerrie Alexander It was 16 years ago that about 10 car enthusiasts came together to host what is now one of the most highly anticipated events on motoring enthusiasts’ calendar and not just in Hervey Bay, but around Australia. The Wide Bay Rodders Car Club members have worked hard to make the annual…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Hearing hammering, grinding, sanding and welding is common in most workshops but there’s one aspect of this particular shed that you won’t find anywhere else. And that is camaraderie! As soon as you walk into the Hervey Bay Men’s Shed site in Nikenbah you can hear the blokes having a chat…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Animals molt to shed their outer layer and allow them to grow bigger or prepare for their next life stage. Watching this incredible process gave one Hervey Bay mum a sign that it was time to move forward after struggling through a marriage breakdown and 20 stress-filled years of working to…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander It was clear from the get-go that Alison Chappell was a veteran gardener with her version of a cup of tea being fresh lemon grass and basil picked then and there and piled into a tea pot of boiling water.It was delicious! With a degree in horticulture and a passion for…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Hervey Bay residents who are opening their homes and their hearts in a big way are helping to create a better tomorrow for children in need. They are single people, those with partners, people from different cultural backgrounds, renters, homeowners, full-time workers, those without children, stay-at-home parents and grandparents. They are…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander It was nine years ago that Trish Milne become part of the Brolga Theatre volunteer family and what an incredible journey it has been. The 75-year-old Maryborough resident is more than at home working in and around the stage, props, the Box Office and auditorium getting to see some of the…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander With a current shortage of specialist care and surgery available locally, many neurological, cancer and cardiac patients have to find a way to make ongoing trips to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast for medical treatment. Travel is not only costly but also leads to travel fatigue for the patients. River Heads…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander When I was first tasked with interviewing a local horror punk YouTube band, I envisioned meeting dark personalities influenced by scary horror films and science fiction movies. Yes, they love to dress up in self-expressive fashionable steam punk goggles and various wizard hats for the MADBLUDS YouTube appearances, but it was…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander A day out boating on Fraser Coast waters conjures up images of soaking up the sunshine, catching a feast of fish and taking a dip in our pristine waters. However, for Volunteer Marine Rescue Hervey Bay it can be a vastly different experience. Meet Commodore Graeme Davies who has been with…
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