Isabel Taylor is a senior naturalist at Pacific Whale Foundation in Hervey Bay. In this episode she talks about the organisation's work around the world and in particular in Hervey Bay with the migrating humpback whales.

The FraserPop Pop Culture Festival is organised by Maryborough State High School. In this episode, George Seymour talks with two of the students Briannah and Daniel organising the event and the school principal Simon Done about this year's event.

Jinx is on Ellena Street in the heart of Maryborough's CBD. Owner Nora Hanasy has contributed greatly to arts and culture in the city.

Transformations is an evidence based, faith supported, peer-to-peer support community that helps set people free from addiction. Founded on a therapeutic community model and supported by individualized case management, group therapy and psychoeducation curriculum, Transformations helps clients address the core reasons behind their addictions.

The Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce is a longstanding organisation which serves different purposes including advocacy on issues of importance to business, providing networking opportunities and professional development for members.

Jayden Christie was elected as the president of the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce in 2025.

Sam is the co-chair of Screen Fraser Coast, a film industry body on the Fraser Coast. In this episode we discuss how the region can support films being produced here, grow the local industry and help train young people to follow their career dreams.

www.screenfrasercoast.com.au

Tiaro is a beautiful town beside the Mary River. Right now the Bruce Highway cuts through the heart of the town, separating neighours from one another and the school from the shops and the playground. The bypassing of the town will improve the amenity for residents and visitors, and the Tiaro Chamber of Commerce is helping to make sure that the town can continue to prosper by attracting visitors and creating a place where people enjoy spending time.

www.frasercoaststories.blog

John Andersen knows the history, the stories and the people of Hervey Bay. He has published books and organised events to help people understand the history of the region, and in this episode of Fraser Coast Stories he talks about what motivates him as an historian.

www.frasercoaststories.blog

The Fraser Coast Show is this year on 21 and 22 May 2026. The first show was in May 1876 and since then it has grown and evolved, whilst retaining its character and purpose.

John Parsons done a great job in raising awareness about the bats that call the Fraser Coast home and the important role they play in the natural environment.