Written by Shaun Ryan Before becoming a dentist, Dr Spike Jan would spend all his free time in or under the water.For Spike, there is nothing like being out on the waves and in the fresh, salty air. “My uncle taught me how to sail and the ocean became my happy place. From the doldrums…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Many glasses were raised at the opening of Cauldron Brewery three months ago to say cheers to the start of something incredibly special for lovers of craft beer on the Fraser Coast. For owners Martin and Karen Potter, it was a poignant day that signalled a culmination of three years of…
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Written by Shaun Ryan Open your eyes and see the possibilities around you. That’s the motivation from Hervey Bay’s internationally renowned life, business and leadership coach Alicia Wade. Alicia was recognised as the international life coach of the year by the International Coaching Guild towards the end of 2020. The accomplishment is something Alicia said…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander IF you aspire to be part of the professional world of ultracompetitive dancing, then you better be prepared to work hard for it. Hervey Bay’s Tahnee Salata did just that. Most people don’t know what they want to do with their life until their later years but for Tahnee, who started…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander Over the past few months 1750 gift-filled shoeboxes have been donated by caring members of our Fraser Coast Community ready to be sent to needy children overseas this Christmas. Since 1993, the Christian- based Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child project, has distributed more than 178 million shoeboxes filled with gifts to…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander FROM his home in Hervey Bay, Tom McArthur developed a range of natural creams, lotions and soaps made from pawpaw extract that is said to have helped ailments that other traditional medicines could not. His creation made on that kitchen bench some 20 years ago would later be known as McArthurs…
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Written by Kerrie Alexander FROM writing her book twice to looking after over an acre of botanic gardens she calls her backyard; Sharon White is a fierce protector of Australian wildlife. The Dundowran resident is the author of the book Caring for Australian Wildlife, which – in a major coup for the long-time wildlife carer…
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-by Kerrie Alexander STEP by step, one Hervey Bay dance teacher is trying to make change happen in an industry that is currently unregulated and in dire need of a safety overhaul. Tina Sparks is a mother, wife, personal trainer, certified dance teacher, mentor, and the owner of Sparks Dance Studio in Urangan, with 170…
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– by Kerrie Alexander Bay author has put his power of positivity into print. THERE is can, can’t and don’t want to – you just have to choose which path you take. That is the inspirational message that Hervey Bay resident David Wade has lived by after he was diagnosed 30 years ago with a…
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