Councillor Chat with Phil Truscott

It's National Volunteer Week this week - a perfect time to consider doing some volunteer work with council. Illegal green waste dumping is on the rise despit being free when taken to a facility. Hervey Bay's brand new Basketball Stadium is now open and the Fraser Coast Show is nearly here. 

State Member Chat with David Lee

The Federal Budget last night has revealed there is no money whatsover allocated for the the much anticipated PIalba /Burrum Heads road intersection. The State Member remains determined to fight for an upgrade to this notorious corner.

Councillor Chat with Deputy Mayor Lauchlan Cosgrove

Bureaucracy gone mad? The Maryborough Time Cannon has been shut down due to gun laws. The Queensland Climate Resilient Councils Regional Forum is taking place in Hervey Bay and Waste to Art has been launched.

State Member Chat with John Barounis

Police now have the power to remove those demonstrating anti-social behaviour from the CBD and another community meeting with State Representatives will take place in the Heritage City.

Councillor Chat with Paul Truscott

Council is once again commited to the Local Government Blood Drive. Up to 49 clubs are set to benefit from the Community Grants Program and for the month of June, Council is doubling the desexing rebate which also provides cheaper registration for your pet.

State Member Chat with David Lee

The Federal Government have previously commited to an 80-20 split on a long awaited Fraser Coast intersection upgrade. May 12th will be a defining day for our region if, as hoped ,they are true to their word.

Councillor Chat with Deputy Mayor Lachlan Cosgrove

The topic of an increase in population and the associated  infrastructue dominates Blandy's Chat with Deputy Mayor Lachlan Cosgrove this week.

Councillor Chat with Michelle Byrne

The Burrum River Bridge access has been limited due to maintenance. Council is continuing to invest in playgrounds across the Fraser Coast and now is the time to dispose of those embedded batteries. 

State Member Chat with John Barounis

Changes to E Bike and E Scooter laws should make our roads and pathways safer. The possible redistribution of the electoral boundaries could place the Hervey Bay Hospital in the Maryborough electorate and the Government has announced their "Brighter Futures" initiative.

Councillor Chat with Sara Faraj

The Butterfly event was a huge success with over 74 teams involved. The Youth Week progaram has been announced  and footpath upgrades are underway.