From next year, new Fraser Coast Council rules will see dogs temporarily banned from certain beaches. The changes come as a part of an effort to protect wildlife and give local birds a chance to thrive. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Wide Bay

This is Kabota, he’s a really sweet two year old dog waiting for a home at the Maryborough Animal Refuge. They first took him in as a five month old when he was going to be euthanised in another region. He found a home, but through no fault of his own he is back here and available for adoption. | George Seymour - Fraser Coast

The historians at the Maryborough Wide Bay & Burnett Historical Society Inc. do a great job in preserving our region's history. They have just managed to save a range of early 1970s WBQ-8 (the station which has now become 7 Wide Bay) news footage. This vision (no sound unfortunately) shows council workers and volunteers cleaning beer near the corner of Sussex and Bazaar Streets. | George Seymour - Fraser Coast

An army veteran stabbed in the chest by a youth who boasted he was “famous” as he walked out of court has hailed the “fantastic” outcome after the teen’s sentence was increased. Full story: ➡️ https://bit.ly/4obXvcm | Fraser Coast Chronicle

142 reactions · 31 shares | ‘Get Ready’ Food n Groove kicks off from 4pm at Hervey Bay City Park on Friday 7 October, while Maryborough will also host its own ‘Get Ready’ event later in the month on Friday 14 October at the Maryborough Showgrounds from 4pm. | Fraser Coast Regional Council | Facebook

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