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Written by Kate Manley With a population of around 60,000 and visitors numbering around 650,000 per annum, Hervey Bay is a very desirable place to live as well as a mecca for tourists. As a stopping off point on the way to Fraser Island or Lady Elliot Island, eco-tourism on the Fraser Coast is thriving.…

Written by Kate Manley There is nothing like planning a trip and looking forward to it with a mounting sense of excitement.Whilst travelling overseas to explore new and exotic locations definitely qualifies as an adventure, something more modest can suffice. Take a road trip to Tin Can Bay, catch the barge over to Fraser Island;…

Written by Kate Manley Here in Hervey Bay we are blessed not only with great weather all year round, but a nine kilometre esplanade with bike and walking tracks and many dedicated areas with exercise equipment in place. Here is your opportunity to reconnect with the world around you by getting into your favourite exercise…

Written by Kate Manley Hervey Bay is rightly proud of becoming the world’s first certified Whale Heritage site. From July until the end of October, the whale watching season is in full swing creating enormous interest with locals and visitors all enjoying the privilege of ‘up close and personal’ encounters with these magnificent creatures. Having…

Written by Kate Manley This exciting issue features Dreamtime. It is significant to note that this year is the 30- year anniversary of the Mabo ruling; a case that lasted 10 years. It marks 30 years since that decision saw the overturning of terra nullius – an expression claiming land was owned by no-one prior…

Written by Kate Manley This fabulous foodie issue is certainly mouthwatering. All good things to appeal to the aspiring home cooks in all of us. Not to mention the brilliant chefs in our most popular restaurants here. We are spoiled for choice, especially places we can get together with friends, dress up and wear something…

Written by Kate Manley This whole issue is a celebration of the gift of Mothers everywhere so we certainly don’t need to keep a secret about honouring the all the things our mothers mean to us. As Mother’s Day approaches, it can often bring about mixed emotions. For some, it reminds them of the loss…

Written by Kate Manley Nobody goes through life without facing trouble and challenges. It takes courage to face and contend with issues, to take the high road, to pursue truth and justice and to stand up for your beliefs. This quote titled ‘The Man in the Arena’ by Theodore Roosevelt seems to put it in…

Written by Kate Manley Do you know that you are empowered to change the world, even in the smallest of decisions? If, for instance, you were to support ethically made, sustainable, pure organic fabrics, slow fashion and local businesses then you would be making a difference. In the fashion industry many philanthropic designers are leading…