Alive Magazine | Wide Bay Welcome to Alive Magazine - Wide Bay, your local, prestige, lifestyle magazine that distributed each month.
We feature faces from the community, as well as informative editorial covering everything from beauty and fashion to home and finance – all with a distinctly local flavour. You will find Alive from your local cafes, Boutiques and Shopping Centres, free each month to 210 businesses from Gympie, Fraser Coast and Bundaberg.
The Carers Foundation is for carers who have pledged to care for those they love, despite the life sentence it imposes.
Written by Celine Louie Let me tell you straight up, Ronnie won’t greet you with an idle handshake, or simple hello. Rather, prepare to be enveloped in a long-lasting, endorphin releasing, melt you…
When none of the publications in this region talk about the 'elephant-in-the-room'. Let's Alive Magazine be the voice of the victims. We may lose a few readers, or we may gain some warrior supporters. At the end of the day, journalism is to bring truth. Enjoy the read, and thank you for supporting this small local business who truly loves this region.
Written and Photographed by Russ Benning The concept of survival is quite literally as old as life itself. Survival and replication lead to evolution that leads to (in theory) a better future for t…
From my heart and soul, we present you Alive "Survivors" edition. I shed tears when I read through this edition. Pick up your physical copy from tomorrow, or go to www.alivemag.blog to read the online magazine.
Campedia is our local travel booking online platform and social content creator, has established itself as a thriving community for those passionate about exploring Australia. If you like travel, this is your tribe!
Brings Over 170 Adventurers to the Fraser Coast The recent Campedia Campout at Trinity Islands Holiday Park, Burrum Heads, was a resounding success, drawing over 170 enthusiasts from as far as Sout…
You may wonder "Why am I here?" while you're watching the sunrise. Here is a good read for you.
Written by Michelle Robinson One of the most frequent questions I asked myself in my younger years was, “Why am I here?” This question echoed my need to know if my life had a purpose and meaning. W…
Tonight is the night. The Whale Festival kicks off with the annual ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ ceremony at the Urangan Boat Harbour in Hervey Bay. Can't wait!
The Whale Festival kicks off with the annual ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ ceremony at the Urangan Boat Harbour in Hervey Bay. The Blessing of the Fleet is a fam...
If you see this post, It's a sign that you should call the boys to organise a fishing trip for this weekend!
Written by Andrew Chorley July sees our winter pattern go into full swing with our winter species all active. Snapper are a favourite this time of year but please be mindful of the closed season mi…
This easy and delicious soup recipe will definitely keep you warm and your tummy full.
Recipe courtesy of Country Kitchens Team Serves: 4Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 30 minutes2 ½ serves per portion Ingredients 1 cauliflower, trimmed of leaves, chopped roughly 2 tablespoons extra …
This month we welcome our latest columnist; teacher, journalist, and erstwhile singer; Jon van Wyk.
Jon has worked throughout Asia and The Middle East as an Educational Advisor, teacher, and writer. He has written for Trip Advisor amongst other publications in Hong Kong and the Middle East. He can often be found renovating his old Queenslander when not singing at karaoke nights.
Let's welcome Jon to the Alive family!
Go to Luxe Hervey Bay and glam up for your next camping trip.
Written by Kate Manley With upgrades available on almost anything, from ‘would you like fries with that’ to ‘upgrade to business using your frequent flyer points’, it is not surprising that you can…
Here are some must-have items for your camping trip. Thanks for the tips Amanda.
Written by Amanda Shaw Quick-Dry TowelsOpt for quick-dry microfiber towels to save space and avoid dampness, enhancing your caravan’s comfort and hygiene. Foldable TableA foldable table serves as a…
ATTENTION! You've got "male"!
A brand new column written by Jon van Wyk can help add a glint of smile to an ordinary day.
Written by Jon van Wyk In all honesty, camping and I are on a mutually exclusive basis. As a colleague of mine in Hong Kong once put it; ‘Why you pay so much money for house and then sleep outside …
A good read for all fathers. 🙌
Written by Brendan Holland Being a dad is one of the most fulfilling parts of my life, and at the same time, it is also one of the most challenging. This month, I felt called to touch on fatherhood…
The Dunga Derby car rally is all things comradery, camping and country, while making a difference to the lives of the recipients of Rally for a Cause.
This year is the 10th Year of the Fraser Coast Dunga Derby will see the teams leaving the Fraser Coast and heading out on a big 5-day camping charity car rally, raising funds for the local charity …
Want a delightfully indulgent camping-not-camping experience? Take a look at Selina's glamping experience.
Written & Photographed by Selina Ferrais Right, I am just going to rip the band-aid off and tell you straight. I do not like camping. It confuses me. A complicated nylon pod, you must pitch you…
Love camping? Did you know you can finance your lifestyle assets such as camper trailers, caravans, boats and jet skis?
Written by Kodie Axelson Did you know you can finance your lifestyle assets such as camper trailers, caravans, boats and jet skis? As these assets are not classed as primary assets there are certai…
Here are Alison's monthly oracle card readings for our readers.
Written by Alison Dunlop What a magic time of the year for a camping trip! This month’s theme brings back memories of my children camping in the backyard. Travelling away is great, but I must say m…
Four-wheel-driving, combined with a passion for bush walking, hiking and camping, Ash, the owner of Fraser Dingo 4WD Adventures is one of Hervey Bay’s biggest and long-standing 4WD adventure businesses.
Written by Kerrie Alexander Ashley Needham was behind the wheel of his dad’s Ferguson tractor and FJ40 ute from a young age, navigating muddy tracks and terrain on the family’s property in Papua Ne…
Jason Hogan successfully invents, designs, and produces camping products locally in Hervey Bay, simplifies camp life with his clever canvas contraptions, focusing on functionality and organisation.
Written by Celine Louie If you’re old like me, you’ll still remember camping back in the ‘good old days’… Our station wagon would be loaded up with our heavy duty canvas tent complete with a millio…
One man who knows a thing or two about camping in his swag and great places around Australia.
Written and Photographed by Russ Benning ’Tis the season to send your southern dwelling loved-ones a picture of you in summer clothing, bathed in warm sunshine while they shiver, inside, wrapped in…
Woohoo! Alive Magazine has turned 4! Happy birthday to us! We just picked up the 48th - "Camping" edition. See you all soon.
You can also go to our website www.alivemag.com.au to check out the digital version.
Are you ready for a fun day at today's Mary Poppins Festival?
This is Celine, our story writer who always has a beautiful smile and a shining personality. If you didn't know, she is the founder of FROG Organic Boxes many years ago, after she passed the torch to the new owners, she started writing the amazing column 'The Wave Rider' for Alive Magazine. Recently she took on a role to write Local Stories and she hasn't looked back since. Let's say hello to Celine!
Have you ever wondered if you could be a psychic or a medium?
Written by Michelle Robinson Welcome to May’s edition of The 6th Sense. In this column I explore some of the questions mystically minded readers may have about the spiritual realms. Have you ever w…
Transform your life by just breathe. We have been doing breathwork with Brendan for the past one and a half years, which certainly transformed us to a better health and better life.
Written by Brendan Holland Last month, I briefly introduced the world of breathwork. There’s so much more to it! This month, I want to share a bit about myself, and like breathwork, there is more t…
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Congratulations, Dunga Derby! 10 years! 🎉
What began as an idea to help a mate is now a charity car rally called the Dunga Derby fundraising for Rally for a Cause. The charity Rally for a Cause was founded 10 Years ago too and is directly …
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Have you been Paolo's Pizza Bar on the Esplanade, Torquay? Their woodfire pizzas are amazing while soaking in the great atmosphere!
Thank you Jeanette and The League Studios!
Whales, whales, and more whales. The Hervey Bay whale season at it's best! Hop on 'Freedom III' with us! #WhaleWatching #FreedomIII #HerveyBay #FraserCoast
How to make a work experience fun? This is Chloe, a year 10 work experience student from St Mary's College. She has helped us a lot these couple days. She learnt a little bit of Photoshop, InDesign, uploaded stories and setup backdrops. She will also be joining us tomorrow at Fraser Coast Mates charity golf day to interview the organisers and capture some action. Say hello to Chloe everyone!
#SmartMoneyTips Here is the 4th and the last weekly tips from Kodie. If you have any questions, make sure give Co. Finance a call.
#SmartMoney Here is the 3rd week of Smart Money finance tips from Kodie. Give her team a call if you have any questions.
#SmartMoneyTips Here is another weekly tip from our finance expert - Kodie from Co. Finance
#SmartMoneyTips Need finance advises? Listen to our expert, Kodie, our Smart Money columnist.
Christmas message from our beautiful Deputy Editor Leanne.
Christmas message from our awesome Editor Kerrie.
Christmas Message from our wonderful Advertising Manager Louise.
Christmas message from our fabulous Lizzie.
#ChristmasMessage "Choose Joy!". Lot of love from Team Alive.
#LizzieLearnsTo What is Lizzie up to this month?
#AliveTV Who has met or had a photo taken with our very own "Mary Poppins" in the past? A few weeks ago Carmel made her final appearance as Mary Heritage. Let's walk down memory lane with her. Spit spot. #marypoppins #maryborough
Another month of delivery is done! Great work team!
Thought - Working with husband in family business.
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