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From weekly markets, music and one of the largest barbecues on the Fraser Coast, the region has plenty of events to enjoy this weekend.
Saturday February 20
Urangan Pier Markets
What: Uranganâs weekly markets offer fresh produce, good food and great live music and are one of the best ways to kick off the weekend in Hervey Bay.
Where: Pier St, Urangan, Hervey Bay
When: 7am to 1pm
Torquay Beach Markets
Where: Charlton Esplanade, Torquay, Hervey Bay
When: 7am to 1pm
River Heads Open Mic and Jam
What: Try out your singing voice at River Heads featuring all music genres for all ages.
Early intervention is the key to keeping young people out of a life of crime. That s the message from Bob Davis whose Operation Hard Yakka military style youth diversion training course still goong strong at Susan River. He s been running the program for 13 years and the two major tenets of the course are respect and attitude. Once that get instilled into them, when they understand the true meanings of what those words are, then other concepts come in, like team work, anti-bullying, communication skills, Mr Davis said. If you see they re heading off on a little tangent, you can see them potentially breaching their safety, getting into the wrong crowd, we can put them on the right path again ⦠we have to protect the people that could become future criminals by using early intervention.
BLM has openings for campground hosts in northeast California
REDDING, Calif. The Bureau of Land Management is offering opportunities to live and work in beautiful riverside settings, in volunteer camp host positions in northeast California.
Near Fall River Mills in eastern Shasta County, the BLM needs a host at the Pit River Campground, an eight-site facility that includes a day use area. The campground features a kayak launch site, swimming access and fishing pier that are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Near Susanville, the BLM is seeking a host for the Hobo Camp day use area, that serves as one of the many trailheads for the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail. The site features picnic areas with fire rings and barbecue grills, open areas for games and access to the Susan River for fishing and swimming.
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Subscriber only If you re still looking for a Valentines weekend activity to do with your special someone why not create special memories at one of these Fraser Coast events? From markets, outdoor activities to Valentine s Day dinner, there is plenty to do this weekend.
Saturday February 13
Urangan Pier Markets What: Urangan s weekly markets offer fresh produce, good food and great live music and are one of the best ways to kick off the weekend in Hervey Bay. Where: Pier St, Urangan, Hervey Bay When: 7am to 1pm
Torquay Beach Markets Where: Charlton Esplanade, Torquay, Hervey Bay When: 7am to 1pm
Firefighters were last night backburning to control a fire burning between Maryborough and Hervey Bay. The fire was posing no threat to property. People near Maryborough-Hervey Bay Rd were affected by smoke. Residents were urged to close windows and doors if suffering from a respiratory condition.
UPDATE, 4.35PM: Fire crews are working to contain a blaze burning near Sunshine Acres and Walligan. The warning advice has been downgraded to stay informed, but residents have been told to remain up to date with the latest information. The fire is burning near Baxters Rd, Settlers Rd and Honeyeater Drive. People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.