Fraser Coast: A True Paradise!

Hervey Bay, Maryborough, K’gari (Fraser Island)

Hervey Bay Flavours - woman buying street food

Fraser Coast Flavours: New festival for foodies in 2023

Discover new favourites at Fraser Coast Flavours Are you looking to spice up your Spring? Look no further than Fraser Coast Flavours, a new one-day food and beverage festival taking place in Hervey Bay’s Seafront Oval on 2 September 2023. A…

Jocelyn Watts

Fraser Coast

The Story Bank: Where imagination comes to life

Discover the magic of Mary Poppins at The Story Bank Visiting 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…

Maryborough Aquatic Centre - aerial view

Blog, Fraser Coast

Aquatic Ctr crowned the best

Maryborough swim centre is simply the best! 26/10/22 Have you been to the Maryborough Aquatic Centre? If not, you're missing out – it has taken out the AustSwim State and National awards for the best large swim centre in Australia! That…

Jocelyn Watts

Arts & Culture, Fraser Coast, Profile

Stefano Guseli: The Artist’s Journey

Stefano Guseli chats about his art and exhibitions Hervey Bay artist Stefano Guseli has a lot to say about art. In this interview, he chats with Jocelyn Magazine about his unique approach to art-making, the role of intuition in his work, and…

Jocelyn Watts

Wellness, Fraser Coast, Profile

Meet Kim Guseli from Botanical Skincare Lab

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Fraser Coast, Arts & Culture

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Arts & Culture, Fraser Coast

Colours of Australia Exhibition

A Stitch in Time: Capturing the Colours of Australia When most people think of Australia, they imagine the bright red outback or the blue water of the Great Barrier Reef. While these holiday hotspots are popular for their vibrant colours, there…

Fraser Coast

Whale Watching for Citizen Scientists

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 helping researchers better understand our world. Don’t know what citizen…

Maryborough Open Gardens - Stirling House

Jocelyn Watts

Fraser Coast, Homes & Gardens

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…

Jocelyn Watts

Arts & Culture, Fraser Coast, Trivia

Coat of Arms: Maryborough, Qld

The story behind Maryborough’s coat of arms Did you know that Maryborough, Queensland, has its own coat of arms? If you’re visiting the Heritage City, you can see its coat of arms on a wall facing the Town Hall Green. Titled 'The Crest’,…

Walking on the Wild Side - Mud crab on beach

Jocelyn Watts

Fraser Coast, Travel & Leisure

Walk on the Wild Side

Darran takes photographers for a walk on the wild side Darran Leal has locked eyes with lions in Africa and anacondas in the Amazon but facing his wife’s stare as he returned from a K'gari (Fraser Island) expedition with a salt-ridden car…

K'gari (Fraser Island) - Maheno Shipwreck

Fraser Coast

5 Ways to Discover K’gari

Discover The Beauty of K’gari (Fraser Island) In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's tough to find a place that lets you truly switch off and unwind. Thankfully, the tranquil beauty of the World Heritage-listed K’gari (Fraser…

Jocelyn Watts

Fraser Coast

Fraser Island Adventure

Attention travellers: Are you looking for a Fraser Island adventure? IT'S NO secret that Fraser Island is one of Australia's top tourist destinations, and as such the world's largest sand island is well-advertised across the world for adventure. But…

Jocelyn Watts

Fraser Coast

Vietnam shed joins military trail

Toogoom RSL opens restored Vietnam shed A shed destined for the Vietnam war is now basking in the Queensland sun after 45 years in storage at the Wallangarra Army base on the New South Wales border. The shed that was to be used as a soldiers'…

Fraser Coast: A True Paradise!

Fraser Coast Flavours: New festival for foodies in 2023

The Story Bank: Where imagination comes to life

Aquatic Ctr crowned the best

Stefano Guseli: The Artist’s Journey

Meet Kim Guseli from Botanical Skincare Lab

New Rotary Peace Pole is a sight to see

Colours of Australia Exhibition

Whale Watching for Citizen Scientists

Maryborough Open Gardens

Coat of Arms: Maryborough, Qld

Walk on the Wild Side

5 Ways to Discover K’gari

Fraser Island Adventure

Vietnam shed joins military trail

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