The Maryborough Sun

04/09/2025

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28/08/2025

It's just over one week until the Maryborough Fraser Coast Mates Annual Golf Day 🎊 As always, this day wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors 👇

🌟 Major Sponsor: The Maryborough Sun

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SC Roofing
Downer Group
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16/08/2025

UPDATED
A light plane has made a forced landing in Boonooroo this morning. The single occupant has been taken to hospital for treatment.

The 68 year old male pilot suffered a fractured knee and other non life threatening injuries.

PHOTO: Craig Winter/Maryborough Sun

15/08/2025

Light tremors running through the Fraser Coast just now. Anyone else feel them?

12/08/2025

ARMED ROBBERY, MARYBOROUGH

Police have charged a man following an armed robbery in Maryborough last night, 11 August.

Around 7.05pm, officers were called to a licensed venue on Lennox Street, following reports a man, allegedly armed with a knife, had stolen a Toyota Hiace from an employee.

Police tracked the vehicle to Windermere Road in Bargara, where it was allegedly seen driving erratically on the Bruce Highway, before arresting the driver.

A 25-year-old Koongal man has been charged with one count each of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, robbery armed, dangerous operation of a vehicle, damaging emergency vehicle when operating motor vehicle, unlawful possession of weapons, driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence, evasion offence and wilful damage.

He has been refused police bail and is due to appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court today, 12 August.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

30/07/2025

DUNGAS LEAVE WITH A FLOURISH
The annual Dunga Derby has just left Maryborough on their way to raising an amazing $561,000 for families in need.

This is the first year the event has launched in Maryborough, and with the second largest number of participants in 2025, the fundraising arm of Rally for a Cause will pump even more money into local causes.

Pics in the next edition of The Maryborough Sun.

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28/07/2025

Fatal traffic incident, Fraser Coast

A woman has died following a single-vehicle traffic incident in St Helens near Maryborough this morning.

Around 8.55am, police and emergency services were called to reports of a vehicle in water on Saltwater Creek Road.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 73-year-old Hervey Bay woman, died at the scene.

Any witnesses, including anyone with relevant dashcam vision, is urged to contact police.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations into the circumstances leading up to the crash, remain ongoing.

The Fatal Five are behaviours that are responsible for the majority of fatal traffic accidents

20/07/2025

EVERYONE WELCOME AT FREE CULTURAL EVENT THIS SATURDAY

The free event is hosted by the local Maryborough Women’s Yarning Group (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander).

Local musicians Nitehawk and Shay & Friend will be performing.

Local dancers, storytelling, free arts & crafts including Weaving with Nature by Kelly, various stalls, free BBQ and bush tucker.

The Women’s Group wants to promote the next generation of “strength, vision and legacy.”

The Maryborough Women’s Yarning Group works at empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in the Maryborough and surrounding areas economically, socially and politically.

The corporation aims to create a social and supportive group for Aboriginal Women to connect, collaborate & share resources.

They develop a support network for women facing various challenges within our community by fostering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s leadership skills, engaging in community-promoting culture and heritage through projects,
events, and arts activities, and empowering and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Women in employment opportunities, business and financial independence.

Saturday July 26th from 1-5pm. Free event.

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14/07/2025

FRASER COAST MATES GOLF DAY
5th September
Proudly sponsored by The Maryborough Sun

Claim the date for this year's major fundraiser for Fraser Coast Mates!

Places are booking fast...don't miss out on this epic event.
Get a team for three together for a great day of golf, raffles, major auction and much more, and help support this amazing cause.

Teams registrations and hole sponsorship bookings are now being taken https://events.humanitix.com/2025-maryborough-annual-golf-day-fraser-coast-mates

Fraser Coast Mates provides funding for real face to face counselling in Maryborough, as well as mental health education and anti-suicide programs.

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