Written by Kerrie Alexander For over 25 years Geoff Arnell has come to blows with cable ties and endless lengths of tangled lights of various shapes and colours to create one of the most iconic Christmas displays in Hervey Bay and in his former hometown of Gympie. However, he wouldn’t have it any other way!…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander When you meet a couple that base their farming business on good morals, ethics, honesty and sustainability you know that what you have come to see is going to be special. John and Heidi are the founders of Virtue Farm in Booral where they have lived in their little piece of…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Sleeping in a nice warm bed with a roof over your head and a locked door is just a given for most Fraser Coast residents. Until one day when circumstances beyond some people’s control – like being unable to pay your electricity bill, rent or mortgage or ill health – leaves…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Some people immigrate to Australia in search of work or economic opportunities, to join family, or to study. Others move to escape conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violations. Whatever the reason is, moving to a new country can be extremely confronting especially leaving family and culture behind and learning the…
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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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