Maryborough, Qld

Steeped in history and set beside the Mary River,
Maryborough blends heritage streetscapes, leafy parks, and a lively creative scene.

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Queensland Macadamia Nut: History, Names & Origins

Is it the Queensland Nut, Macadamia Nut or Bauple Nut? WHEN I was a boy, we'd occasionally get a treat that we knew as a Queensland nut. I was amazed to learn a few years later that they came from Hawaii. That's only part of the story, though…
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Pineapples as Prestige: Why the Motif Still Endures

From Table Centrepiece to Design Motif: Pineapples as Prestige A tropical fruit, a rented centrepiece, and a quiet marker of wealth — the story behind the pineapple is stranger, and more revealing, than it first appears. HAVE you ever…
Croquet-lover's guide: On a road trip in the Wide Bay area of Queensland.AI
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A Croquet-Lover’s Guide to the Wide Bay

Discover the Wide Bay on a Croquet Road Trip LOOKING for a unique way to venture through Queensland's Wide Bay region during the cooler months of the year (May to August)? Why not plan a self-drive adventure around the genteel sport…
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Citroen Fever Hits Maryborough

Maryborough, Qld, To Host 2025 National Citroën Cit-In! GET revved up! Maryborough, Queensland, has been announced as the backdrop for the much-anticipated 2025 national Citroën club gathering, affectionately dubbed Cit-In. In a grand…
Where to eat in Maryborough Qld - Exterior of Customs House HotelJocelyn Watts
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Where to Eat in Maryborough QLD: A Local Dining Guide

Explore Maryborough’s Food Culture Top Places to Eat in Maryborough QLD Updated 2026 IF YOU'RE wondering where to eat in Maryborough QLD, you'll quickly discover the city has a surprisingly lively dining scene. Here's the scoop: I'm…
The Story Bank - statue of two childrenJocelyn Watts
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The Story Bank: Where imagination comes to life

Discover the magic of Mary Poppins at The Story Bank TO VISIT the Story Bank in Maryborough, Qld, is like discovering a secret realm steeped in magic, mystery, and nostalgia. Here you’ll find a unique selection of stories unlike anywhere…
Rotary Peace PoleJocelyn Watts
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New Rotary Peace Pole is a sight to see

Rotary Peace Pole: A reminder to strive for world peace HAVE you seen the new Rotary Peace Pole outside the Brolga Theatre in the Queensland city of Maryborough yet? It's a beautiful sight. The pole, consisting of three elements, is a hand-crafted…
Maryborough Open Gardens - Stirling HouseJocelyn Watts
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Maryborough Open Gardens

Sneak peek at Maryborough Open Gardens If you love gardens, then you won’t want to miss the annual Maryborough Open Gardens event, held each year in late August. From traditional gardens to those with a more modern twist, the event is…
Nuyina bellJocelyn Watts
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Olds Engineering casts bell for Nuyina

Mary Bell for Nuyina, Australia's new icebreaker WHEN Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, makes its maiden voyage later this year, it will be carrying a bell made in Maryborough. A team from the Australian National Antarctic…
Angel cemetery monumentJocelyn Watts
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Understanding Cemetery Symbols

What do the cemetery symbols and emblems mean? HAVE you ever wondered about the symbols and emblems found on headstones and monuments at the cemetery? If you grew up in a religious family, there were no doubt some symbols that appeared frequently. For…
Mortuary Chapel, Maryborough, Qld.
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Learn mortuary chapel history

Mortuary chapel, the nucleus of M'boro Cemetery HAVE you ever been to the Maryborough Cemetery, the Monumental Cemetery, south of Walker St? Of course, you have! However, if you have visitors and you’re looking for something interesting…
Coat of Arms - Maryborough, QldJocelyn Watts
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Kudos for Francis Stanley

Who was Francis Stanley? FRANCIS Drummond Greville Stanley. That’s a name to conjure. “Who was he?”, many of you may ask, and yet you will all know his work. Francis Stanley was born in Edinburgh in 1839 and came to Queensland…

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