The Big Breakfast with Blandy

The latest update on the new Comminity Hub. Council 4 years ahead of 100,000 tree planting goal, Scub Hill upgrade begins and the next information session on the Jobs Pathway is happening next Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Blessing of the Fleet is on this Friday. The free "These Hands Dementia Expo comes to the Bolga Theatre next week and the Poppins Festival breaks recordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New CBD Designated Business Zones to provide police with more powers. Was last weeks State Government Budget good news for Maryborough?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraser Coast Regional Council has endorsed the next stage of planning for a future kerbside green bin service that could divert more than 6700 tonnes of organic waste from landfill each year. Footpath upgrades a necessity and the Mary Poppins Festival is on this SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did we fare with the State Budget?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The all new Hervey Bay Community Hub opening day has been announced. More improvemnets are on the way for the Mary to Bay Rail Trail and a local park has reopened following a major upgrade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Maryborough be the home to a new Manufacturing Hub?  A push to reopen the Maryborough Tafe and a possible solution to the Fraser Coast Hospice situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fraser Coast Regional Council Budget was released last week with a rate rise of just over 5%. The Hervey Bay Airport will see a significant upgrade to the airport terminal  and the Hervey Bay half marathon will draw more people to the region this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hospice remains open for now but where will the money continue to come from?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councillors travel to Brisbane to meet ministers. The Hervey Bay Airport is set to receive an $18 million dollar upgrade and the issues with the Fraser Coast Hospice highlight how palliative care doesn't fit neatly into any level of government resposnibilty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State member believes all levels of government, including council ,should contribute to saving the Fraser Coast Hospice. The Qld Government has loosened the proposed legislation regarding ebikes and e scooters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There will be major upgrades over the coming months to a busy Hervey Bay intersection. Council is looking for more lifeguards for the upcoming summer season and you can you help shape the regions economic future?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on the Boundary/Booral Rd intersection. The State Member is pushing for an appropriate  Z Force training school memorial on the former K'gari site and the island will be served better by the introduction of 100,000 litre static water tanks to combat fires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another successful Fraser Coast Show is behind us and now we look forward to The Relish Food and Wine Festival. The Brolga Theatre is taking live music to our aged-care facilties and a reminder that that council has doubled the animal desexing rebate for June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community Safety Meeting – over 200 local business owners and residents attended. Fraser Coast Agricultural Show is on this week and It is volunteer’s week – No better time than the week of the show to showcase the wonderful contribution our volunteers contribute within our community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Volunteer Week this week - a perfect time to consider doing some volunteer work with council. Illegal green waste dumping is on the rise despit being free when taken to a facility. Hervey Bay's brand new Basketball Stadium is now open and the Fraser Coast Show is nearly here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Budget last night has revealed there is no money whatsover allocated for the the much anticipated PIalba /Burrum Heads road intersection. The State Member remains determined to fight for an upgrade to this notorious corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bureaucracy gone mad? The Maryborough Time Cannon has been shut down due to gun laws. The Queensland Climate Resilient Councils Regional Forum is taking place in Hervey Bay and Waste to Art has been launched.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police now have the power to remove those demonstrating anti-social behaviour from the CBD and another community meeting with State Representatives will take place in the Heritage City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council is once again commited to the Local Government Blood Drive. Up to 49 clubs are set to benefit from the Community Grants Program and for the month of June, Council is doubling the desexing rebate which also provides cheaper registration for your pet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government have previously commited to an 80-20 split on a long awaited Fraser Coast intersection upgrade. May 12th will be a defining day for our region if, as hoped ,they are true to their word.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The topic of an increase in population and the associated  infrastructue dominates Blandy's Chat with Deputy Mayor Lachlan Cosgrove this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Burrum River Bridge access has been limited due to maintenance. Council is continuing to invest in playgrounds across the Fraser Coast and now is the time to dispose of those embedded batteries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes to E Bike and E Scooter laws should make our roads and pathways safer. The possible redistribution of the electoral boundaries could place the Hervey Bay Hospital in the Maryborough electorate and the Government has announced their "Brighter Futures" initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Butterfly event was a huge success with over 74 teams involved. The Youth Week progaram has been announced  and footpath upgrades are underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Qld Redistribution Commission has indicated that new electoral boundaries could see the Hervey Bay Hospital Hospital fall into the Maryborough Electorate. Sound crazy? A petition is in place to say a resounding NO!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first stage on the Pilaba Caravan Park Upgrade is complete along with 9 local parks receiving upgrades as well. Councillor Chapman personally believes  Council shouldn't provide Community Barbecues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti Social behaviour in the Maryborough CBD has been an issue for some time but it appears.Police will soon have the power to move people on without a request from Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council has opened consultation on proposed updates to the planning rules that guide how housing, neighborhoods and infrastructure devolop across the region. The Community Hub is just months from opening and Council is tackling baterry fire risks. Join Blandy as he chats with Councillor Denis Chapman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 5000 signatures have been received in relation to a petition for the Federal Government to speed up the promised funding for the Tiaro Bypass. The Tones and I concert was a major coup for the Heritage City and there's futher news regarding a major Fraser Coast intersection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council has received a $6.7 million dollor boost to protect and rebuild the Fraser Coast Coastline.Upgrades are underway at Oleander Park and council is offering residents free Psychological First Aid Training. Join Blandy as he chats with our Councillors every Tuesday morning after 8.30amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fraser Coast Community Expo was a huge success. Council is improving accessibility with a "Mobility Maps" initiative and how far could and should council along with the Police, attempt to deal with a worldwide crisis which exists in our own backyard?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City centre upgrades will support the new Community Hub, Council strengthens focus on economic development and multi award winning authors will visit the Maryborough and Hervey Bay Libraries. Catchup as Blandy chats with Mayor George SeymourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A grants information night is coming up On the 4th February for community and sporting groups and  what  is the answer to the large amount of abandoned shopping trolleys around the city centre?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council is investing $1.5 million over the next four months to reseal dozens of local roads. Works are starting this week under the Urangan pier  and the first councillor meet and greet takes place next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The closure of the Local Branch of the Heritage Bank will certainly impact local customers and legislation regarding "Jacks Law" has changed giving police more power to remove concealed weapons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George joins Blandy for the first time in 2026.The Australia Day Award winners have been announced and will be officially recognized at the Brolga theatre Monday along with a record number of new Australian citizens.The Fraser Coast Community Expo is coming up next month and the region has two new flood cameras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bayside Transformations recieves much needed funding for its ageing building. A new Artificial Reef is being delivered off Pt Vernon and work has begun on 17 Social Houses in Urangan and 26 units for the homeless in PialbaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councillor Truscott addresses a Human Rights Complaint. A Police Beat motion has been put forward, Fraser Coast Gift Cards go digital and the Xmas Lights Trail Map has been released.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new outdoor adventure attraction with high ropes and a zipline course has been approved by council.Have your say on a draft plan for Nickenbah and Dundowran and the Xmas festivities begin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waste to Art winners announced. A record number of people have had their say on the Torquay Foreshore. A temporary pop-up Customer Service Centre has been set up at the Brolga Theatre and the Mary Christmas CBD  St Party is on 4-8.00pm this Saturday in Maryborough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funding of up to $20,000 is now available as part of the second round of the $40 million Secure Communities Partnership Program. The State Member insists the Government is not abandoning the homeless but attempting to take a holistic approach to the complex issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first of the Fraser Coasts Festive Events is happening this weekend. Time is running out to register for the Xmas Lights Trail,the Hundy Festival is on this weekend and a free Mini-Expo relating to dementia support is coming to the Hervey Bay Neighborhood Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel's Law has been passed and the State Member explains exactly what the law entails. In light of the recent E Bike tragedies here in Qld, the goverment has launched an enquiry, the results of which will be released to the public in March next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homelessness is a complex issue but the State Member assures us the Government is doing everything it can to tackle the issue. After a long wait a dangerous Tinana intersection is about to receive traffic lights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Numbers at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre have soared with the recent hot weather. If you own a dog it needs to registerd by this Friday, make sure you register for the xmas lights trail and council has adopted a plan to bring its Maryborough administration and customer service teams together in City Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Construction will soon begin on more Social Housing and accommodation for the homeless. A masterplan for the Urangan Harbour, a new MRI machine and a parliamantary enquiry in to the Containers for Change Scheme are also topics of conversation this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council has a new CEO, extra Qantas and Jetstar flights take off this week and coucil approves an additional $7000,000 for the Hervey Bay Basketball Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of new Bills have been introduced to parliament and the venue for the Olympic Archery Competition to be held in Maryborough should be announced soon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have your say on the future of the Torquay Foreshore, it's time to register for the Xmas lights trail, Food and Groove Fridays is back, while Seniors Month continues and there's still time to register to show us your talents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.