Written by Jon van Wyk With an increasing number of dedicated car enthusiasts on the Fraser Coast, it is only a matter of time before any serious car lover undertakes a pilgrimage to visit Shannon at Otto Customs Auto trim, Sunshine Acres, Hervey Bay. Otto Customs specialise in motor trimming, seat repairs, hood linings, door…
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Written by Jon van Wyk Local educator and businesswoman Michelle Hadfield, together with daughter Gabbi, has become widely known for their unique ability to combine striking aesthetics and quality materials into unique, ‘must-have’ products and accessories that can’t be found on Temu or Alibaba. Named after her daughter Gabriella’s childhood nickname ‘Ella,’ ‘Authentically Ella’ has…
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Written by Liberty It’s the dream, right? Island-hopping on floating mansions, sunsets off the bow, and endless adventure. But for yacht crew, the reality is a world away from what most people imagine — and far more rewarding. Everyone thinks working on a Superyacht is just like Below Deck — drama, cocktails and gossip. Spoiler…
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Written by Lizzie Macaulay From the snow-capped Rocky Mountains of her Canadian homeland to the sun-drenched shores of Hervey Bay, Dawn Hoodless has journeyed far to become part of our coastal community. With her thoughtful manner and genuine approach, Dawn has quietly woven herself into local life over the past few years. Balancing nursing studies…
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Written by Marnie Corcoran In our small backyard, the world slows down and something extraordinary unfolds. Tiny hands explore the soil, and two little boys discover peace in life’s simplest moments. As both a mum and a teacher, I’ve always valued the importance of mindfulness, but it wasn’t until we began tending our garden that…
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Written by Lizzie Macaulay I want to tell you about a sanctuary that exists right here in our community. A place that, for many of us, exists in the periphery of our awareness. Something we know is there, but perhaps don’t really want to think about too much. And yet, when more than 650 families…
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Written by Selina Ferrais Just turned 18, Hervey Bay born and bred, Xavier Metcalfe is an Australian National Medallist, with a quiet confidence that draws you in. He listens, like he really listens. He’s got all the time in the world; it seems and nowhere else he would rather be. He speaks with an easy…
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Written and photographed by Selina Ferrais @dopamine_dealers @scribblyinc The lady with the blue hair the kids say. Rochelle, she’s got this place now, this little sanctuary tucked away in Hervey Bay called Play and Beyond, where kids come in with the weight of the world on their tiny shoulders, and she meets them right there,…
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Revolutionising local surgery Written by Kerrie Alexander The once sleepy town of Hervey Bay is growing exponentially and with that growth comes new and exciting medical technology that was previously not available to regional areas. Hervey Bay folk are fortunate that husband and wife team Navi and Bec Bali were drawn to our part of…
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