The Big Breakfast with Blandy - Triple M Fraser Coast 103.5

The future looks bright according to David after attending the Fraser Coast's Young Leaders Breakfast. The Fraser Coast Integrated Transport Strategy is providing valuable ideas for the future of transport in our region and Ingenia Lifestyle Hervey Bay has honoured those who have served with a fitting Anzac Memorial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Burrum Heads Caravan Park Redevelopment is now complete. The Mary to Bay rail trail is receiving a lighting upgrade and the Qld Bulls are in town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraser Coast families and visitors will soon be able to tackle the Aqua Ninja activity area at WetSide Water Park for free. The roundabout at Woods Road, Chapel Road and Madsen Road, Nikenbah is now complete. This turns a previously high-risk intersection into a safer, more efficient connection for drivers. Council has approved new or renewed long-term leases for 32 local groups across Maryborough and Hervey Bay. This gives clubs certainty to plan, fundraise and improve facilities, and it puts unused Council land to work for locals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Intersport Boat Harbour Drive, The Rush Hour's Elliot Lovejoy joins Blandy every Thursday in the MMM Big Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents are being urged to sign a petition for a much needed MRI machine for the Hervey Bay Hospital. A massive thanks to our last surviving WW2 veterans and Daniel's Law to be introduced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re looking for a job, thinking about a career change, retired but wanting to get back into work or a mum looking at reskilling then Councils Jobs Ready Programme can help with those transitions.The Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre’s $9.6 million upgrades are almost complete and it’s not too late to have your say on the future of Nikenbah and Dundowran.These areas have been identified as important locations for the Fraser Coast’s next stage of growth and there are infromation sessions this Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government is encouraging Queensland veterans and their families, communities, and organisations to help shape Queensland’s first veterans’ strategy for the State. The Queensland Veterans’ and Veterans’ Families’ Strategy aims to deliver the best possible services and supports are available for people who have served our nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our region is constantly growing and we have to plan for the future - so Council is looking at our growth areas and asking the community for feedback on Nikenbah and Dundowran. You can also have your say on the future of Oleander Park in Kawungan and nominations are closing for the Ability Awards to be held at the Brolga Theatre September 19th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Intersport Boat Harbour Drive the Qld Rush Hours Elliot Lovejoy joins Blandy every Thursday Morning in the MMM Big BreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government believes that systemic failures in our health system are a result of years of neglect by the previous government and that their "Health Rescue Plan" will go a long way to addressing these vital issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boarding Jetstar flights is now safer and easier. Council is going through a change in executive leadership with three senior leaders leaving to take on bigger roles elsewhere and dust off your eye patch and polish your peg leg as the annual Fraser Coast Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Convey sets sail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rush Hour's Elliot Lovejoy joins Blandy every Thursday in the MMM Big Breakfast thanks to Intersport Boat Harbour Drive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is confident that a compromise with Qld State School Teachers can be achieved. Play on Sport Vouchers offer families $200 of sport fee relief and the solutions to Maryborough's CBD problems is not an easy fix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great news for the region with the Qld Bulls taking on Tasmania in Maryborough next month. The Waste to Art Competition is back for 2025 and there's plenty of Whale Festival activities on this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Thursday morning Blandy catches with Elliot Lovejoy from the Qld Rush Hour as they discuss the upcoming round of NRL matches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced additional funding for Galangoor Duwalami Primary Health Care Service with the aim to provide extra support for the social and emotional health and wellbeing of our indigenous community. Jacks Law is now operational and the government is aiming to cut the red tape needed to fast track a number of Bills currently before Parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council has a new Bushfire Plan. The Glenwood Playground Grand Opening is on August 9th and as part of Seniors month, if you can sing, twirk or crack a joke and you're over 50, entries are now open for the Seniors Talent Quest at the Hervey Bay RSL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Intersport Boat Harbour Drive join Blandy and The Rush Hour's Elliot Lovejoy every Thursday Morning as they preview the upcoming round of NRL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryborough’s issues with disorderly CBD behaviour have reached new heights after Premier David Crisafulli spent the early afternoon at the Maryborough Services Club to speak to worried business owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brolga Theatre is officially 25 years of age. The Hervey Bay Hub is now halfway through consctruction, new speed limit zones are being enforced and there's nothing our Mayor won't try and admits ballet is no exception. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Intersport Boat Harbour Drive join Blandy and The Rush Hour's Elliot Lovejoy every Thursday Morning as they preview the upcoming round of NRL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A commision of inquiry has been announced into the lawless behaviour and culture of the CFMEU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fraser Coast rallies for lifesaving winter blood drive. Nominations are now open for the 2025 All Abilities Awards and the Bolga turns 25.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Intersport Boatharbour Drive keep up to date with all your NRL news as MMM's Anthony Maroon joins Blandy Thursdays in the Big BreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Waste Strategy Review is halfway through the ten year plan and has been updated to ensure less landfill and more recycling. New Leases for the Maryborough Showgrounds, the new Glenwood playground is almost finished and there's plenty of school holiday activities available to the kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Intersport Hervey Bay join Maroon and Blandy every Thursday in the MMM Big BreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Governments first budget was officially released Tuesday. State Member for Hervey Bay David Lee discusses what it means for us locally here on the Fraser Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great news as Qanats announce they are reinstating morning and evening flights. Have your say on the future of cemetery services, council has provided incentives to adopt a dog and the Brolga Theatre turns 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join MMM's Guru of League Anthony Maroon Thursday mornings in the MMM Big BreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thje State Member is willing to start a petition in order to secure a mobile blood doantion unit for Maryborough and the State Government has once again provided funding to ease the financial burden of childrens sporting fees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'll all be paying more in rates as council reluctantly endorses the 2025/26 Budget. Adopt and Adult Dog Promotion and the next night library this Thursday are some of the topics of discussion this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blandy chats with Mark Gable ahead of the Choirboys show this Saturday noght at the Brolga Theatre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Interspor,t Boat Harbour Drive Hervey Bay, MMM's Guru of League joins Blandy every Thursday in The Big Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qld Premier David Crisafulli is on the Fraser Coast today and would have copped the wrath of Blandy if he didn't come in to say hi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George plays the Cymbals at the Brolga Theatre? Hard to believe the Brolga is turning 25 and there are some major events planned.Councils unite to tackle Climate Change, Design a Library Card Launches and Free Aqua Aerobics are available this week as part of Men's Health Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He knows his footy but the jury is still out on his tipping. Thanks to Intersport Hervey Bay Maroon joins Blandy every Thursday in the MMM Big Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council has endorsed the preferred master plan for the Maryborough CBD. Men’s Health Week kicks off next week and to celebrate council is offering FREE Rock Aqua Aerobics classes for men. The Burrum River Bridge will be closed for 5 weeks for essential repairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to Intersport Hervey Bay Blandy catches up with MMM's Anthony Maroon every Thursday morning in the MMM Big Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government has been busy with a Commission of Enquiry into Child Safety, a Parliamentary Enquiry into E scooters and E Bikes and 20 additional offences have been added to the Adult Crime, Adult Time lawsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great news for the region with Jetstar adding another weekly flight to Sydney. The Better Bins Program is here with the aim to educate or recycling habits and council has been crowned Qld Management Challenge Champions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Member insists there will be no job losses at Downer and the new Adult Crime Adult Time laws has seen a decrease in Youth Crime according to the latest stats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two men jailed over an attack on council staff. Medical students along with 25 guest speakers visited our region on the weekend, the 150th Fraser Coast Show is on this week and it's Open Day this Sunday at the Botanical Gardens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.