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Subscriber only Welcome to Easter weekend 2021 where the region s on flood watch and a trip to church or the shops requires the wearing of masks. While things are certainly a little strange this year, most have hopefully by now had enough time with loved ones and their fill of comfort chocolate to be reminded things could be much worse.
Photos No-one is fond of face mask wearing but we are lucky to have gone this long without these restrictions in place. Even if you are incensed by the rules in areas like ours, sensible folks will never take out their frustrations on local business owners who are simply following the rules necessary to keep their doors open.
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Mr Collins and his partner Aleeca Waterman said the new dining option at Hervey Bay would provide a reawakening for seafood and steak lovers.
âI think Hervey Bay lacks a venue that people can go to and they know that all the seafood truly is local or Australian,â Ms Waterman said. Aleeca Waterman and Saul Collins announce their new restaurant, Banksia Seafood and Grill.
Since the pandemic closed The Vinyard indefinitely Mr Collins was in search of a new project.
The couple previously owned a boathouse restaurant in Warrnambool, Victoria called Proudfoots By the River, which they hope to recreate.
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Subscriber only A new restaurant will fill the space left vacant by popular Irish pub Hoolihans on Hervey Bay s Esplanade. Former Vinyard head chef Saul Collins will open up a seafood restaurant in the newly renovated building. The announcement was made on the Facebook page of the new restaurant, Banksia Seafood and Grill. Aleeca Waterman and Saul Collins announce their new restaurant, Banksia Seafood and Grill. We are excited to announce the opening in 2021 of Banksia Seafood and Grill, the post read. We believe the Fraser Coast dining scene is seeking a venue which can provide a consistently enjoyable experience, delicious servings of steak and most importantly a wide selection of local seafood of which quality is the highest.