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POWER RESTORED IN TIARO POWER has been restored to thousands of households following a damaging storm in Tiaro yesterday...
17/01/2025

POWER RESTORED IN TIARO

POWER has been restored to thousands of households following a damaging storm in Tiaro yesterday.

Winds up to 90kmh brought down trees and powerlines across the region about 6pm.

A Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson said the event may have been a “micro-burst” similar to one that struck south-east Brisbane yesterday.

Ergon Energy crews, helped by about 50 Fraser Coast Regional Council staff, spent today clearing vegetation and restoring power.

According to Ergon’s website, 1130 households and businesses remain without power in Talegalla, Bauple, Glenwood, Gootchie, Curra, Theebine and parts of the Gympie Region.

Residents have been warned that many will not have power until tomorrow.

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SHOOTING IN MARYBOROUGH Police are investigating a shooting incident in Maryborough last night, January 13.Police and em...
13/01/2025

SHOOTING IN MARYBOROUGH

Police are investigating a shooting incident in Maryborough last night, January 13.

Police and emergency services were called to a Fort Street property just after 9pm to reports a 43-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his head.

The victim was transported to hospital with a life-threatening injury to his head.

The offender immediately fled the scene and remains outstanding as at 9.45 Tuesday morning.

Anyone with information that could assist investigations, including any CCTV or dashcam footage in the area at the time, is urged to contact police.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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Due to a technical issue, this week's online version of The Sun is not yet available on our website.It can be accessed v...
07/01/2025

Due to a technical issue, this week's online version of The Sun is not yet available on our website.

It can be accessed via https://issuu.com/maryboroughsun/docs/sun_jan_09_2025

Ou apologies for any inconvenience to our readers. The web version will be uploaded as quickly as we can.

MINI CITY HERALDS START OF AJ2025THE Maryborough Showground is being transformed into a mini-city this week as almost 10...
03/01/2025

MINI CITY HERALDS START OF AJ2025

THE Maryborough Showground is being transformed into a mini-city this week as almost 10,000 Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Leaders start to descend on the Fraser Coast for AJ2025 – the 26th Australian Scout Jamboree.

Participants from every state and territory will be joined by groups of international Scouts from New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, Norway and Sri Lanka for ten days of touring and activities in the region.

Chief Commissioner of Scouts Queensland and Camp Chief of AJ2025, Geoff Doo is looking forward to welcoming Scouts from across Australia and overseas to Maryborough.

"For the over 7500 youth members and the 2000 volunteer adult members attending AJ2025, the Jamboree is going to be a unique and unforgettable experience that they will remember for a lifetime.

“Over 10 days the program will provide them with adventurous, fun and challenging activities. The Jamboree is an inclusive event designed to allow youth of all skill levels, from age 11 to 16 to have an amazing time."

Such an extraordinary event requires long term planning over many years by a dedicated team of volunteers who have been working tirelessly to ensure a successful and safe Jamboree.

AJ2025 will be structured as a small city with its very own Medical Centre, Concert Arena and Merchandise Shop to service 9500 campers. Maryborough’s population will increase by 50% during the Jamboree.

The event is expected to bring in more than three million dollars for the local economy of the Fraser Coast region, supporting many local businesses.

PHOTOS: Craig Winter and Scouts Australia

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HOW TO RING IN 2025 - UpdatedPLEASE NOTE that some outdoor events have now unfortunately been cancelled due to rain, inc...
29/12/2024

HOW TO RING IN 2025 - Updated

PLEASE NOTE that some outdoor events have now unfortunately been cancelled due to rain, including the Family Fun Fair at the Maryborough Cricket Club.

NEW Year’s Eve celebrations will be tinged with sadness on Tuesday night.

Maryborough’s only nightclub, the Cri, has announced it’s calling last drinks and will be shutting its doors after ringing in the new year.

“After 10 epic years, we've decided with a lot of sadness, that we won't be continuing on at the Cri in 2025,” the club’s operators announced in a post on Facebook.

“Thank you for the amazing nights with our friends that we'll never forget, the amazing DJs that we've had grace our decks and the massively talented local Live Musicians that we've had the pleasure of working with,” the post said.

Derek F. Smith will be on stage with the club open until 5am.

The city’s main party, the New Year’s Eve Family Fun Fair, will be held at the Maryborough Cricket Club on Ariadne Street.

The party kicks off at 5pm with live music, free amusements and food vans before culminating with a fireworks show at 9pm.

Meanwhile, the Maryborough Services Club is hosting a night of music with Somebody Like You, Australian singer Craig Woodward’s Keith Urban and Bryan Adams tribute show.

Tickets are free and can be booked at www.trybooking.com/CXXWN.

And at the Carriers Arms Hotel, revellers will ring in 2025 with live music from five bands.

CARRIERS ARMS HOTEL
Five live bands including Majinga, Ruination, Ineffigy, Tomohung and Stroids.
6pm, FREE ENTRY

MARYBOROUGH SERVICES CLUB
Keith Urban & Bryan Adams tribute show
8pm, FREE SHOW, tickets from www.trybooking.com/CXXWN.

BEACH HOUSE HOTEL HERVEY BAY
Rhubarb Tarts
9pm, $10 from the door

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CAROLS GET MARYBOROUGH IN THE FESTIVE MOODHundreds turned out to get into the spirit of Christmas at the Maryborough Car...
09/12/2024

CAROLS GET MARYBOROUGH IN THE FESTIVE MOOD

Hundreds turned out to get into the spirit of Christmas at the Maryborough Carols at the Brolga Theatre yesterday (Sun Dec 8).

A host of talented performers entertained the crowd before fireworks capped off a very festive evening.

Look for more pics, and maps of this year's Christmas Lights Trail in this week's edition of The Maryborough Sun.

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PHOTOS: Glenn Morris

SIX YEARS DETENTION FOR TRIPLE FATALITYThe young teen at the centre of a triple fatality on the Maryborough-Hervey Bay R...
05/12/2024

SIX YEARS DETENTION FOR TRIPLE FATALITY

The young teen at the centre of a triple fatality on the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road in 2023 has today been sentenced to 6 years detention, and will probably never serve time in an adult prison.

The sentence provoked an outpouring of grief for the deaths of Michale Chandler, Kelsie Davies and Sheree Robertson, amid confusion and disappointment over what was seen by most as a lenient sentence.

However Judge Gary Long noted that that the maximum sentence available for the dangerous driving causing death charge was seven years in prison, and that the teen had to be sentenced under old legislation as the offence occurred last year.

He could not be dealt with under the new LNP ‘Adult Time’ laws.

The 13 year old was out on bail and driving a stolen Mercedes late at night when he collided with a Holden Astra, causing it to spear into the path of a Mazda driving in the opposite direction.

Full story in the next edition of The Maryborough Sun.

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2.3 TONNES OF CO***NE SEIZED IN HERVEY BAY Thirteen people have been charged in relation to the largest ever co***ne hau...
02/12/2024

2.3 TONNES OF CO***NE SEIZED IN HERVEY BAY

Thirteen people have been charged in relation to the largest ever co***ne haul in Australia’s history.

Urangan Marina swarmed with dozens of police late Saturday night and early Sunday morning when they allegedly discovered 2.3 tonnes of co***ne aboard a vessel berthed there.

The drugs have an estimated street value of over $760,000,000.

The joint Australian Federal Police and QPS investigation uncovered a ‘transnational’ crime syndicate who attempted to land the drugs in Hervey Bay.

Updates as they become available.

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POLICE MOVE ON CBD CRIMEAround 700 concerned residents and business people attended a public meeting at Maryborough City...
21/11/2024

POLICE MOVE ON CBD CRIME

Around 700 concerned residents and business people attended a public meeting at Maryborough City Hall last night (Thurs Nov 21).

Organised by newly elected LNP MP John Barounis after anti-social crime and vandalism was brought into the spotlight by local businessman Daniel Beattie, the meeting heard from attendees about city crime, drug users and menacing behaviour that is affecting businesses and worrying residents.

Many spoke about confrontations with drug effected and homeless people who frequent the CBD area, abusing tourists and workers alike, and creating havoc in the traffic at all hours of the day and night.

Police, Department of Housing, Qld Corrective Service representatives and Fraser Coast Councillors were on hand.

QPS Inspector Paul Algie outlined what police systems were in place to protect the public, and what additional measures they had been taken over the past few weeks to curb crime and ease the publics’ concerns.

In Maryborough, there are around 50 uniformed officers on the ground, supported by plain clothes and critical response units, and Inspector Algie said that they were regularly in the CBD targeting petty crime.

“You may not see us in the CBD,” he said.

“But we’re patrolling there regularly.”

“You may not see a police officer on every corner, but over the past two weeks we’ve made six arrests on eleven charges in the CBD alone.”

Locals can expect to see an increased police presence over the coming months, and better connections with mental health services and other departments to create a long term strategy for dealing with habitual miscreants.

Full story in the next edition of The Maryborough Sun.
PHOTO: Craig Winter

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COMMMUNITY TO MEET OVER CBD DISTURBANCESNewly elected Maryborough MP John Barounis has called a public meeting at Marybo...
14/11/2024

COMMMUNITY TO MEET OVER CBD DISTURBANCES

Newly elected Maryborough MP John Barounis has called a public meeting at Maryborough City Hall at 5.30pm on Thursday 21st November to discuss anti-social issues in the CBD.

Mr Barounis says he is keen to hear the publics concerns and begin the process to help address the issue with business owners.

The meeting will help address solutions to recently reported disturbances in the CBD area, and discuss possible outcomes.

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A follow up story from last week's post on CBD crime is this week's front cover. Out tomorrow.
12/11/2024

A follow up story from last week's post on CBD crime is this week's front cover. Out tomorrow.

CBD CRIME PETITION GAINS MOMENTUMLocal businessman and CBD resident Daniel Beattie is sick of continuing crime within th...
07/11/2024

CBD CRIME PETITION GAINS MOMENTUM

Local businessman and CBD resident Daniel Beattie is sick of continuing crime within the Maryborough CBD and has launched a petition calling for a higher-profile police presence.

Mr Beattie says that more police on the ‘beat’ would deter much of the daily crime that worries visitors and locals alike.

Regular occurrences of anti-social behaviour are common around the CBD area, including screaming in the doorways of businesses and at tourists, defecating in gutters, climbing buildings, jumping in front of cars, abusing pedestrians and more.

He says that businesses have been very supportive of the petition.
“I have more than 400 signatures already.”

“More and more people are looking for the petition so they can sign it, and I hope the police, the Council and the State Government hear our frustrations and can help us do something about it.”

“Business is bad enough as it is, and the abuse of visitors and business owners has to stop.”

“People need to respect our city, and be prevented from doing the anti-social things they do every day. Maryborough is getting a reputation, and we need to address this before it goes any further.”

Cr Daniel Sandersen said that he had already spoken to the new Member for Maryborough John Barounis and sent a formal letter to the Premier, seeking his support for more assistance with increased visibility of Police officers across Maryborough and Hervey Bay and for foot patrols to deal with increases in public nuisance.

Deputy Mayor Paul Truscott said that he was saddened to hear about residents saying they don’t feel safe walking through the CBD.

“People are being harassed, followed and abused in the streets. People are witnessing regular public urination, defecation and substance abuse.

“How did we get to a point where people no longer feel comfortable in their own community? This is not the Maryborough I grew up in, and we cannot allow this decline to continue.” he said.

The petition can be found at Jasper & Willows Coffee Lounge, Friendlies Pharmacy, Soni Simone Hairstylist, Fraser Coast Fishing & Camping, Earle’s Paints, Big & Bold Fashions and many other businesses.

PHOTO: Cities like Cairns have dedicated City Safe patrols targeting anti-social behaviour and vagrancy.

FULL STORY IN THE NEXT EDITION OF THE MARYBOROUGH SUN

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MISSING MAN - MARYBOROUGH (UPDATED Tues 5th Nov 4pm)Police at 6.15am today located a body believed to be of 42 year old ...
03/11/2024

MISSING MAN - MARYBOROUGH (UPDATED Tues 5th Nov 4pm)

Police at 6.15am today located a body believed to be of 42 year old Maryborough man Darryn Kimlin who was reported missing two days ago during a local fishing trip.

Family, work collegues and the community have expressed their sadness and condolences for his loss.

Investigations into the circumstances of the man’s death are ongoing, however the death is being treated as non-suspicious at this stage.

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ORIGINAL STORY

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 42-year-old man missing from Maryborough since November 2.

Darryn Kimlin (pictured) was last seen departing the Lamington Bridge Boat Ramp about 10am 2nd Nov and was expected to return from a solo fishing trip about midday 3rd Nov however, has not returned.

Darryn last contacted family about 3.50pm and indicated he was fishing in the river mouth at Beaver Rock.

He is described as Caucasian, approximately 180cm tall with a slim build, blonde / brown hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve fishing shirt and board shorts.

He was traveling in a five-meter fibre glass half cab boat named “Tamarumma”.

Police and family hold serious concerns for Darryn as his disappearance is out of character.

Anyone with information regarding Darryn’s whereabouts is urged to contact police.

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MAN SENTENCED AFTER KILLING DINGOPaul Kirkcaldy was yesterday sentenced to 240 hours of community service and fined more...
28/10/2024

MAN SENTENCED AFTER KILLING DINGO

Paul Kirkcaldy was yesterday sentenced to 240 hours of community service and fined more than $6000 after being found guilty of killing a K’Gari dingo in April.

The Hervey Bay court heard that the animal let out a "gut-wrenching, distressing noise" before bleeding to death from a spear gun wound, inflicted when Kirkcaldy decided to ‘startle or spook’ the dingo which had been hanging around his campsite during the day.

Magistrate Stephen Guttridge acknowledged that Kirkcaldy had attached a cork to the end of the spear so as to scare the animal, but the spear instead penetrated and killed it.

Kirkcaldy notified Queensland Parks and Wildlife rangers the next morning after feeling guilty, and led them to where he had buried the carcass.

He was formerly charged with taking a natural resource from a protected area and discharging a spear gun in a recreation area.

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PHOTO: ABC Wide Bay

TIARO SERVICE STATION BREAK AND ENTERPolice are investigating after a break and enter at a service station in Tiaro this...
28/10/2024

TIARO SERVICE STATION BREAK AND ENTER

Police are investigating after a break and enter at a service station in Tiaro this morning (Mon 28 Oct).

Initial information indicates an unknown number of people have used a vehicle to smash into the front of the Bruce Highway business shortly after 3am.

Upon arrival police observed significant damage to the premises and the ATM missing from inside the service station.

Officers have followed gouge marks along the Bruce Highway for several kilometres onto Netherby Road where they observed two males attempting to lift the safe into a 4WD.

Police attempted to speak with the pair, however they dropped the safe and accelerated away.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information that could assist investigations, is urged to contact police.

There was extensive damage caused to the business.

Investigations are ongoing.

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.

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