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The bliss of Liberty

Written by Russ Benning I find myself sitting at a table and chairs in one of my favourite places on earth—Noosa National Park. A cool seabreeze passes over me and brings with it the smells of both ocean and rainforest. The setting sun, paints the tops of the waves like a golden fan reaching toward…

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Safe sleeps for the homeless

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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Here’s the scoop

Written by Kerrie Alexander A vehicle can take you many places but for Robby Staff, his vintage Mr Whippy vans have driven the course of his life. The 55-year-old Hervey Bay resident is a second-generation owner of the iconic business that sees numerous pink, cream and blue vintage vans cruising the streets of Hervey Bay…

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Franky Busta Fletcher

What first got you into music? And who inspired you to make music? Music has always been such a big part of my life. Even when I was a baby I would listen to my dad and his mates playing guitar and singing songs together. I really loved movies as well and hearing certain songs…

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Coffee, Purpose & Belonging

Written by Kim Harris “My son tells me the key to happiness is simple – purpose and belonging.” I thought about this when I saw Dave Drake from OBC in his element and heard his story – a bloke doing what he does – making great coffee and building a micro community that serves more…

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The road less travelled

Written by Justin Moore – Car 18 Dunga 2023 – There was a little bit of bitumen and a lot of dirt and dust, I mean a lot. Once the dust settled we found ourselves going through towns that I had never even heard of, staying in places who were willing to accommodate our large…

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Travelling ‘Capsule Wardrobe’ style

Written by Kate Manley After quite a setback when restrictions on travel were enforced during covid, it seems now that the ‘travel bug’ is taking Australia by storm. Especially here in Hervey Bay this season, we are seeing a great influx of tourists coming for the whale watching and also travelling from the south to…

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Get out & about!

Written by Kodie Axelson When we think of travel, we generally think of going across Australia or flying overseas. We live in such a beautiful place here on the Fraser Coast and we are lucky to have so many amazing travel destinations at our doorstep. The options are aplenty and of varying price ranges. We…

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