ordinarybloke

ordinarybloke
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Commented on a story 8:34pm May 15th

""I can think of a great use for the 'old building'. A HOSPITAL FOR MARYBOROUGH!!!" Fine, that is a..."

ST STEPHEN’S Hospital in Maryborough will close its doors late next year, when the new $87.5 million Hervey Bay hospital starts treating patients.

St Stephen's Hospital in M'boro to shutdown late next year

15 May 2013

Commented on a story 8:33pm May 15th

"I would rather live 20 to 30 minutes from a decent hospital than from no hospital. It is great to have..."

<strong>EDITORIAL: </strong>At a time when privatisation of public services is an increasing concern, the closure of St Stephen’s is particularly telling.

St Stephen's closure a sad blow but we need to stay positive

15 May 2013

Commented on a story 4:01pm Apr 25th

"I have a simple solution for you regular whingers - MOVE. If you are soo unhappy with living on the..."

MORE than 80 mining and construction executives and industry contractors have visited the Fraser Coast to discuss a new aircraft ideal for the FIFO market.

Mayor talks FIFO with 80-odd mining and construction bosses

25 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 4:29am Mar 15th

"I agree with you Ivan. We can not get to the point where every decision must be run by a committees or..."

AFTER the Mayor was questioned about handing Anne Nioa a consultancy without advertising the position, the council issued a statement about what she was doing.

Council issues statement after Mayor is questioned about job

14 Mar 2013

Commented on a story 8:24am Dec 4th

"Everyone I've spoken to has said cleaning up the esplanade was a good thing. I am yet to find someone..."

THREE more protests against the council's clearing of the foreshore have taken place in Hervey Bay. From The Pines in Point Vernon to the pier in Urangan.

Public voice gets louder on foreshore clearing

4 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 7:20am Dec 3rd

"peter1954, you must be a real delight to be around if all you can do is complain. Stop taking all the..."

AN ARMY of motivated boasters who talk up the Fraser Coast is the target of an ambitious new regional pride campaign being launched this week.

The mayor wants you to boast about the Fraser Coast

2 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 3:35pm Nov 10th

"Well said Sue"

HERVEY Bay MP Ted Sorensen has slammed councillors for scrapping the corporate model of Wide Bay Water and taken a swipe at chief executive Lisa Desmond.

MP tells councillors to 'get their balls back from the CEO'

10 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 1:54pm Nov 2nd

"Good grief - how's life in the 1950's Werdna. It is the small town narrow view of yours that is one of..."

THE Fraser Coast Cultural Centre is one of the finest looking buildings in Hervey Bay.

Editor: Council rethink on position required

2 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 4:24pm Oct 9th

"Best wishes to Paul. Whether you agree with him or disagree you still have acknowledge his service to..."

<strong>UPDATED:</strong> MEMBER for Hinkler Paul Neville says the need for generational change was crucial in his decision not to stand for re-election.

Generational change needed: Paul Neville

10 Oct 2012

Commented on a story 2:53pm Oct 6th

"A worker on $750 per week also gets paid extra for working overtime, weekends and public holidays..."

COUNCILLORS have awarded themselves up to $500 a year for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while representing council.

Editor: councillors deserve cash

6 Oct 2012

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