Derekf Smith News Today

Last year the bushfire crisis forced Fraser Coast Council to abandon fireworks displays. This year it was COVID. But community businesses have rallied together to host smaller events to ensure locals get a chance to ring in the new year. Maryborough Cricket Club is one of them, which also received a $2000 grant from the Fraser Coast Councils Community Festive, Christmas and New Years Events Program New Years Eve Family Fun Fair When: 5pm Where: Maryborough Cricket Club What: Join in to s...

– Two Queensland Alumina Limited staff were not properly trained to prevent a serious environmental breach when the alarm was raised on September 8, 2018, a court has heard. Find out the penalty inflicted upon one of Gladstone biggest industrial organisations HERE. After claiming the title of Gladstone’s best butcher, Port City Meats has revealed 2021 will be the year for expansion. Find out what Port City Meats owner Scott Avis’ plans are HERE. Scott Avis from Port City Meats with a d...

Premium Content Subscriber only FOLLOWING from his performance at the Discovery Stage this year, a Fraser Coast artist will debut on the main stage at the 2021 Agnes Blues, Roots and Rock Festival. Derek F. Smith will perform at the Marquee Stage next year. The Fraser Coast solo artist featured at the 2016 Tamworth Country Music Festival and has played numerous gigs across Australia. He has opened for Toni Childs, Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi), You Am I and has shared the stage with Lee Kerna...