The Coastal Rag - Discovery Coast

21/09/2025

Plenty to do at our local drinking bowl. Thanks Agnes Water Tavern for all the exciting entertainment you put on for all!!

📣 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝!

The September break is officially here, and we’re ready to welcome you and the family for some good food, cold drinks, and great entertainment ☀️🍴

Whether you’re popping in for lunch, bringing the kids for face painting, or enjoying live music in the beer garden, it’s best to book ahead to secure your spot, especially over the long weekend!

𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚:
🔗 https://bit.ly/AWT-BookNow

𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙪:
🍴 https://bit.ly/AWT-Menu

𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙊𝙣:
🔗 https://bit.ly/AWT-WhatsOn

𝘽𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨:
🕙 𝙻𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚑 - 𝟷𝟷:𝟹𝟶𝚊𝚖 - 𝟸:𝟶𝟶𝚙𝚖
🕙 𝙳𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚛 - 𝟻:𝟹𝟶𝚙𝚖 - 𝟾:𝟹𝟶𝚙𝚖 (𝙵𝚛𝚒 & 𝚂𝚊𝚝), 𝟻:𝟹𝟶𝚙𝚖 - 𝟾𝚙𝚖 (𝚂𝚞𝚗-𝚃𝚑𝚞𝚛)
👉 𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝: 𝟻:𝟶𝟶𝚙𝚖 (𝐅𝐫𝐢, 𝐒𝐚𝐭, 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲)

𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:
🎤 26th Sep: Rail Motor
🎤 27th Sep: Lachlan Grant
🎨 27th Sept: Face Painting
🏉 27th Sept: AFL Grand Final
🎤 3rd Oct: Karaoke with Esko Scott
🎤 4th Oct: Velocity Duo
🥊 5th Oct: UFC 320 Ankalaev vs Pereira 2
🎤 5th Oct: Scott Foden
🏉 5th Oct: NRL Grand Final
👑 6th Oct: The King’s Birthday

𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:
🎱 𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢'𝚜 𝟼𝚙𝚖 - 𝚂𝚘𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝙿𝚘𝚘𝚕 𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚙
🥩 𝚃𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝙽𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝'𝚜 - $𝟸𝟶 𝚂𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚂𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕
🎟️ 𝚃𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢'𝚜 𝟼𝚙𝚖 - 𝙼𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛'𝚜 𝙽𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝
🎟️ 𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚢'𝚜 𝟼𝚙𝚖 - 𝙼𝚎𝚊𝚝 𝚁𝚊𝚏𝚏𝚕𝚎𝚜
🎵 𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚢'𝚜 𝟾𝚙𝚖 - 𝙻𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝙼𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚌
🎵 𝚂𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚍𝚊𝚢'𝚜 𝟾𝚙𝚖 - 𝙻𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝙼𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚌
🎱 𝚂𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢'𝚜 𝙰𝚕𝚕-𝙳𝚊𝚢 - 𝙵𝚛𝚎𝚎 𝙿𝚘𝚘𝚕

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙩:
📍 𝟷 𝚃𝚊𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚗 𝚁𝚘𝚊𝚍, 𝙰𝚐𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚆𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚀𝙻𝙳 𝟺𝟼𝟽𝟽

Agnes Water And Town of 1770 The Coastal Rag - Discovery Coast

28/08/2025

📸 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 🌊

We’re calling on our incredible Discovery Coast community—local photographers, businesses, and everyday storytellers—to help us showcase the heart of our region.
Do you have a photo that captures the magic of our coast? Whether it’s a candid moment at a community event, a breathtaking landscape, or a portrait that tells a story, we’d love to feature it on the front page of The Coastal Rag.

✨ 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
- People who make our community shine
- Places that reflect the beauty and character of the Discovery Coast
- Events that bring us together
Send your high-resolution images, along with a brief caption and credit, to [email protected]

Selected photos will be proudly featured on our front page—with full credit to you or your business.

Let’s celebrate the people, places, and stories that make the Discovery Coast unforgettable. We can’t wait to see what you share.

With gratitude,
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦

Send a message to learn more

22/08/2025

Hot off the press! Issue 1275 of The Coastal Rag is here

Whether you love flipping through the pages in person or catching up online, this edition is packed with stories that celebrate our vibrant Discovery Coast community.

Printed copies are available at these local legends:
FoodWorks – IGA – Agnes Ampol – Agnes Coast News
Agnes Street Grocer – LaCaravana – 1770 The Rusty Pelican
– The Bookshelf 1770 - The Big Crab – AW 1770 Camping, Outdoor & Games
– 1770 Camping Ground - Fingerboard Roadhouse – Rosedale Post Office
– The Shop Miriam Vale – The Star Miriam Vale - Terry White Chemmart

Got good news, staff highlights, tributes, or local updates to share? We welcome community submissions—free of charge! Promotional content attracts a fee, which helps keep this beloved paper thriving.

To contribute, email: [email protected]

For advertising enquiries, contact Annie at: [email protected]

Prefer reading from your inbox or on your device? Digital subscriptions are just $29/year and make it easy to stay connected wherever you are.

Thank you for supporting The Coastal Rag—your stories, loyalty, and love for this region keep us going strong. Enjoy this issue and feel free to share it with someone who’d love it too!

01/08/2025

𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟭𝟮𝟳𝟯 - 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
🎉 Fresh off the press and bursting with community spirit — Issue 1273 of The Coastal Rag is here, with a gorgeous pose from the cheeky Dot, thanks to Janina Speck! 🌊📰
📖 Dive into the latest edition online: A digital subscription is just $29/year! Sign up at www.thecoastalrag.com.au
OR
Prefer the tactile feel of turning pages? Grab a printed copy at these fantastic local spots:
🥬 FoodWorks • 🛒 IGA • ⛽ Agnes Ampol • 🗞️ Agnes Coast News
🍉 Agnes Street Grocer • ☕ LaCaravana • 🦀 1770 The Rusty Pelican
📚 The Bookshelf 1770 • 🎲 AW 1770 Camping, Outdoor & Games • 🏕️ 1770 Camping Ground
🍔 Fingerboard Roadhouse • ✉️ Rosedale Post Office • 🛍️ The Shop Miriam Vale
🦞 The Big Crab • 🍻 The Star Miriam Vale • 💊 Terry White Chemist
💬 Got a local story to share? We welcome contributions from community members, groups, and businesses—free of charge! From good news and tributes to staff highlights and updates, The Coastal Rag is here to keep Discovery Coast connected.
💡 Just note: promotional content may attract a fee, helping to keep your favourite community paper thriving.
📩 Want to get involved or ask a question?
👉 [email protected]
📢 Advertising enquiries: [email protected]
Thank you for supporting The Coastal Rag — your paper, your stories, your community.
❤️
Let’s celebrate another beautifully crafted edition!

25/07/2025

Betty Mergard or any of our long-time locals - do you know where the locale "Kentucky Park" is?
A reference is made to it in The Log, Issue 1, 1988.

24/07/2025

✨✨D̷i̷s̷c̷o̷n̷n̷e̷c̷t̷ ̷&̷ ̷U̷n̷w̷i̷n̷d̷ ✨✨

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀!

Thanks to Kenton Bowden & Kathryn for supporting The Coastal Rag - Discovery Coast

17/07/2025

🧐 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻? 🧐
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟱+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀!

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘉 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘪𝘯 The Coastal Rag - Discovery Coast!
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘛𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘺'𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘴 - 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮!

14/07/2025

🕊️ 𝑰𝒏 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 𝑯𝒂𝒈𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒉 🕊️

This Saturday, the community and loved ones come together to honour the life and legacy of Donna Haggith—a cherished member of our community whose compassion and generosity touched so many through her dedicated work at the Op Shop and community.

Donna gave more than time—she gave heart. Her kindness, warmth, and unwavering support uplifted countless individuals and families, and her absence leaves a space that words can scarcely fill.

📅 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔
🗓️ Saturday, 19th July
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Agnes Water Baptist Church

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to pay their respects, the Agnes Water Op Shop will be closed this Saturday. For all who knew Donna you are invited to join in remembering and celebrating the beautiful soul we were so lucky to have among us.

11/07/2025

𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟭𝟮𝟳𝟮 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪

🎉 Fresh off the press and bursting with community spirit — Issue 1272 of The Coastal Rag is here, and it’s as striking as ever thanks to the vibrant work of Shirley Hitschmann from H&M Productions! 🌊📰

📖 Dive into the latest edition online: A digital subscription is just $29/year! Sign up at www.thecoastalrag.com.au

OR

Prefer the tactile feel of turning pages? Grab a printed copy at these fantastic local spots:

🥬 FoodWorks • 🛒 IGA • ⛽ Agnes Ampol • 🗞️ Agnes Coast News

🍉 Agnes Street Grocer • ☕ LaCaravana • 🦀 1770 The Rusty Pelican

📚 The Bookshelf 1770 • 🎲 AW 1770 Camping, Outdoor & Games • 🏕️ 1770 Camping Ground

🍔 Fingerboard Roadhouse • ✉️ Rosedale Post Office • 🛍️ The Shop Miriam Vale

🦞 The Big Crab • 🍻 The Star Miriam Vale • 💊 Terry White Chemist

💬 Got a local story to share? We welcome contributions from community members, groups, and businesses—free of charge! From good news and tributes to staff highlights and updates, The Coastal Rag is here to keep Discovery Coast connected.

💡 Just note: promotional content may attract a fee, helping to keep your favourite community paper thriving.

📩 Want to get involved or ask a question?
👉 [email protected]

📢 Advertising enquiries: [email protected]

Thank you for supporting The Coastal Rag — your paper, your stories, your community.

❤️

Let’s celebrate another beautifully crafted edition!

07/07/2025

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑪𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆!

Don't stop there - keep sending in your updated for the following issue.

𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 - 𝒏𝒐𝒐𝒏 21 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 2025

For publishing Saturday 26 July 2025.

𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔??

🏆 Community Spotlights
- Local heroes: Celebrate volunteers, first responders, or everyday legends making a difference.
- Youth achievers: Highlight students excelling in academics, arts, or leadership.
- New residents or farewells: Welcome new faces or honour those moving on.

🏫 Schools & Education
- Classroom projects: Innovative learning, school garden updates, student-led initiatives.
- Teacher tributes: Feature a beloved teacher in an issue with a mini Q&A.
- School event recaps: Carnivals, concerts, sports days, or fundraisers.

⚽ Clubs & Sports
- Match recaps: Results, standout players, upcoming fixtures.
- Behind the scenes: Coaches, volunteers, or history of the club.
- Recruitment drives: Callouts for players or helpers.

🛠️ Local Initiatives & Services
- Community clean-ups or planting days
- Library or service centre news
- Updates from health or wellbeing groups

📢 Voices from the Coast
- Opinion columns or letters from locals
- Historical moments or “then vs now” photo comparisons
- Open calls for community consultation or feedback

🛍️ Business & Markets
- Milestones: Anniversaries, new openings, expansions.
- Spotlights: Interviews with business owners or teams.
- Event news or recaps: Makers’ markets, new services, collaborations.

🌿 Culture & Creativity
- Artist profiles
- Book or recipe swaps from residents
- Upcoming performances or workshops

02/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘁 Pumps Gas & Stuff!

A huge range of products are available locally -:
• Pool Maintenance & Servicing
• Home Brew Supplies
• Water Filtration Systems
• Pumps & Irrigation Products
• Plumbing Essentials
• Gas, all types, fittings & hoses

Check out the full story in this fortnight's issue of The Coastal Rag!

And if you would us to showcase your local business, please get in touch with Annie - [email protected] to see how simple it is!