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 else—the story of Mary Poppins being the most enchanting among them. The characters, stirring messages, […]
Discover the Mary Valley Rattler: A Journey Back in Time HAVE you ever wanted to travel back in time? If so, and you’re in the Sunshine Coast or Gympie areas, then you’re in luck… well, almost. Riding the iconic Spirit of the Mary Valley Steam Train is the closest I’ve come in recent years to […]
Before the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, there was a newsroom What a regional newspaper taught me about food, bodies, and starting again. In 2005, long before “clean eating” became a hashtag or wellness turned into an industry, a regional newspaper on Queensland’s Fraser Coast decided to take on a wide-spread crisis. Local health services were […]
Muttaburrasaurus langdoni has been voted as Queensland’s state fossil emblem. The plant-eating dinosaur was discovered in 1963 and named after the Central Queensland town of Muttaburra, the hometown of Jocelyn’s father, William C. Scott. Read on to find out why “Mutt” has been declared Queensland’s official state fossil, and what you can see in Muttaburra. […]
Aromatherapy enhances your wellbeing Aromatherapy is an ancient method of using the sense of smell to promote feelings of calmness, balance, peace, and harmony in people’s lives. However, it was not until the 1920s that it got this name as we know it today. Aromatherapy uses essential oils to enhance a therapeutic feeling in your […]
October is Mental Health Awareness Month and with it comes a flurry of stories on suicide in the news. This is an important time to talk about suicide prevention, and also how suicide affects families, friends, and communities. In this article, I’m sharing some words from ABC’s chief online political writer Annabel Crabb that tell […]
Kim’s botanical skincare: eco-friendly, vegan, sustainable Looking for something new to treat your skin? Meet Kim Guseli of Hervey Bay, Queensland, who has just released her first range of sustainable, vegan, eco-friendly skincare products under the label Botanical Skincare Lab. Kim talks with JOCELYN MAGAZINE about her new venture and what inspired her to become […]
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 monument that displays the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” on each of […]
The 2026 humpback whales are heading for Hervey Bay again. Season runs July–October, with the best encounters in August–September. If you’re ready to go, choose a tour and book early. Join the fun of whale watching and citizen science ATTENTION citizen scientists! Now’s your chance to join the fun of collecting data while out whale watching and […]
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 a rare opportunity for visitors to see some of the best private gardens in […]