The Coastal Rag - Discovery Coast

20/12/2025

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19/12/2025

HOT OFF THE PRESS! - https://issuu.com/thecoastalrag/docs/the_coastal_rag_issue_1284?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw

Issue 1284 of The Coastal Rag is here...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year from the Team here.

We will see you back in January

Enjoy!

Don’t miss your chance to grab a printed copy of The Coastal Rag - Discovery CoastThe Coastal Rag - Discovery Coast paper.

You can pick one up at: ⬇️

FoodWorks • IGA • Agnes Ampol • Agnes Coast News • Agnes Street Grocer • La Caravana • 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 • TerryWhite Chemmart

📣 Advertising enquiries: [email protected]
(Attn: Annie)

📩 General contributions & enquiries: [email protected]

Know someone who’d love staying connected?
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Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Your loyalty helps The Coastal Rag remain a cherished local voice in our community.

Enjoy this issue!

Merry Christmas and here is our Christmas edition of the Coastal Rag. I hope you all have a great holiday and we will see you again in the new year!

19/12/2025

🎅 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻! 🎅

Get ready for a festive celebration as Santa Claus makes a special visit to the Tavern on:
📅 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
📅 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
🎅 Santa’s Visit: 6:30pm
📸 Christmas Photo Booth
🎸 Live Music: Russel Bishop (8pm)

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
🎅 Santa’s Visit: 6:30pm
📸 Christmas Photo Booth
🎶 Live Music: Coighty & The Kickstands (8pm)

Plan your visit and bring the family along for two nights of festive fun, raffles, photos, and incredible live music!

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

𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙪:
🍴 https://bit.ly/AWT-Menu

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

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


Agnes Water & Town Of 1770

19/12/2025

GOOD TO KNOW: Gladstone Regional Council is advising residents of its venue and facility operating hours during the 2025 Christmas and New Year period.

Gladstone Regional Council is advising residents of its venue and facility operating hours during the 2025 Christmas and New Year period.

18/12/2025

COMMUNITY

We have two issues coming your way at the weekend. We have decided to keep the latest issue on the shelves a little longer and add our Xmas edition with it so no one misses out. You can grab the latest issue in the shops now!

And you will be able to grab the Xmas edition from this Saturday 💖 don't miss out it has lots of information on things to do over the holidays ... What's on and some very moving articles of locals!

Visit one of the places below and don't forget to pick one or two up 🎄🎉

FoodWorks . IGA . Agnes Ampol . Agnes Coast News . 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 .

15/12/2025

🎄 A little Coastal Rag update as we head into Christmas & New Year…

Our next issue will be hitting the shelves on the 20th, slightly earlier than usual to carry us through the Christmas and New Year period.

If you haven’t already, make sure you grab the current issue before the next Christmas edition rolls out — there’s lots of great local content inside 📰✨

We also have a new advertising opportunity on the front cover, which is a great way to give your business some extra visibility over the holiday period.
As a bonus, this issue includes an extra week of exposure at no extra cost.

⏰ Time is tight though — we head to print on Wednesday, so if you’re keen, please get in touch as soon as possible to book your spot.

Thank you, as always, for the incredible local support. I genuinely love how we can all support each other and keep our community connected 💛

13/12/2025

🎄✨ A Little Ray of Giving This Christmas! ✨🎄
We were thrilled to have Chappy stop by to collect some of the beautiful gifts we wrapped for the Chappy House Christmas Hampers 🎁💛 These hampers go out to local families who could use a little extra love and support over the holidays — and every single donation makes a huge difference. If you want to spread a little sunshine drop by the Ray White office and we’ll wrap your Christmas gifts for you in exchange for a donation to Chappy House! It’s a simple way to give back while getting one more thing ticked off your festive to-do list. 🎁✨
⏰ Donations close Wednesday 17th December - link 👇
https://www.gofundme.com/u/a-little-ray-of-giving
Thank you to everyone who has already donated — your kindness truly shines. 🌟
🎄🌟

12/12/2025

Good morning, Discovery Coast!

Issue 1283 of The Coastal Rag is hot off the press and ready for you to enjoy ☀️

There’s plenty happening in our little corner of the world, and The Coastal Rag is right here for it all. So grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy the read.

The Coastal Rag is your go-to for staying connected, informed, and inspired by our vibrant local community — and if you enjoy it, please share it with friends and help spread the word.

Prefer flipping through the pages in person?
Printed copies are available at the following local spots:

FoodWorks • IGA • Agnes Ampol • Agnes Coast News • Agnes Street Grocer • La Caravana • 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 • TerryWhite Chemmart

Did you know?
Any community member, group, organisation, or business is welcome to submit stories or updates to The Coastal Rag — completely free of charge.

That could be:

- Good news
- Business updates
- Staff highlights
- Tributes
- Community announcements
- Local events

If it informs, shares, or brings our community closer together, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Promotional or advertising content attracts a fee, which helps keep this much-loved community paper running strong for the Discovery Coast.

📩 General contributions & enquiries: [email protected]

📣 Advertising enquiries: [email protected]
(Attn: Annie)

Know someone who’d love staying connected?
✨ Digital subscriptions are now FREE
👉 www.thecoastalrag.com.au

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Your loyalty helps The Coastal Rag remain a cherished local voice in our community.

Enjoy this issue!

📰 Read Issue 1283 online:
https://issuu.com/thecoastalrag/docs/the_coastal_rag_-_issue_1283?fr=sMTkyMTg0MDk3ODA

It's here and ready for you to enjoy the read. have a great weekend and look out for out next issue on the 20th

12/12/2025

🪶 Raffle tickets are flying 🪶

Our Christmas seafood raffle for Kev has been selling really well and we just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has already grabbed a ticket. The love and support from this community has been pretty special.

If you haven’t got one yet there is still time to pop in and grab a ticket at the Rusty Pelican.

🎄 The prize
A beautiful Christmas seafood platter including
🦪 1 doz oysters
🍤 1kg prawns
🦞 5 bugs
🦀 2 three spot crabs

🎟 Drawn Friday 19th December

This raffle is about supporting a genuinely good human. Kev is always one of the first to put his hand up for others especially on the water and quietly helps so many people without ever asking for anything back. Now it’s our turn to wrap a bit of support around him as he continues on his road to recovery.

Thank you Pelican fam for always showing up for each other ❤️🪶

12/12/2025

HOT OFF THE PRESS 🗞️

With a fresh new look 👀 from your new editor (fuelled by late nights, strong coffees and a lot of love 😴☕💖), this issue has finally landed.

Our gorgeous cover girls 👯‍♀️ Shirley Hitschmann Javi Urzúa Jodi Morgan & Deyda Brandi are guaranteed to brighten your weekend!!!

So don’t miss your chance to grab a copy of The Coastal Rag - Discovery Coast paper.

You can pick one up at: ⬇️

FoodWorks • IGA • Agnes Ampol • Agnes Coast News • Agnes Street Grocer • La Caravana • 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 • TerryWhite Chemmart

Thanks for supporting a local, independent paper — every copy picked up means the world to us.

Right… back to work. 👩‍💻

Sarah
Editor, The Coastal Rag
xoxo

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!