River Heads Queensland

27/06/2024

21/05/2024

New Zoning Rules for the Great Sandy Marine Parks effective from today, 21st May 2024.

See government link here: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/marine-parks/zoning/great-sandy-marine-park?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR12MNWzkI2TlYRXTI-7_1N7yW17pMCHolnZpN1Vv8unaUGNBk_oDp41by8_aem_AW08LqRk6hzxuRyBiT6HK5mcvUcqn7URxjcD-yXPZ0ZYbAnQL3NvRqfr4uIqxXmazoa5Eh4G1HIWy-7dx_Jw8cbZ

01/04/2024

Congratulations to John Weiland - Division 7 Candidate - Fraser Coast

The ECQ has declared the final divisions this afternoon, congratulations to the new councillors:
Div 1 Michelle Byrne- Candidate Div 1
Div 2 Councillor Phil Truscott
Div 3 Paul Truscott
Div 4 Daniel Sanderson - Councillor Division 4, Fraser Coast
Div 5 Michelle Govers - Candidate Division 5 - Fraser Coast
Div 6 Lachlan Cosgrove - Division 6 Candidate - Fraser Coast
Div 7 John Weiland - Division 7 Candidate - Fraser Coast
Div 8 Denis Chapman Div 8
Div 9 Sara Diana F***j - Division 9 Candidate
Div 10 Councillor Zane O'Keefe

14/03/2024

Today, March 14th 2024

25/02/2024

Say hello to the friendly faces of the River Heads First Responder Group!

These six community volunteers banded together over a year ago to respond quickly to emergencies in their isolated community while paramedics from Hervey Bay are on the way.

QAS utilises First Responder Groups in rural communities all over the state to provide basic first aid prior to paramedic arrival.

The River Heads First Responder Group looks after the River Heads and Booral communities on the Fraser Coast with their own dedicated response vehicle and volunteers are provided equipment and training by the QAS.

The Group are currently looking to recruit more members. If you’re a community-minded person in the region looking for a new opportunity, come down for an information session at the River Heads Rural Fire Shed at 5.30pm on Thursday, 14 March.

14/01/2024

Due to recent constant rainfall, an increased number of cane toads are posing a major threat to our native species. Why not turn it into a family competition to see who can eradicate the most in a week?

Cane toads, highly invasive in Australia, compete for food and habitats with native species, affecting the food sources of animals like native frogs. To humanely dispatch cane toads, the recommended method involves cooling and then freezing. Place the toad in a plastic bag in the fridge at 4°C for 12 hours, then transfer it to a freezer at -20°C for at least 24 hours for painless euthanasia.

Cane toad eggs, resembling black beads encased in jelly, are laid in long chains. Multiple females may lay up to 35,000 eggs each in the same water. If you spot these eggs in waterways, remove and dispose of them immediately to disrupt the breeding cycle.

24/04/2023

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them.

25/01/2023

Happy Australia Day! Let us all take the moment and be grateful for this beautiful country.

21/01/2023

⭐We are hiring - junior position ⭐
Great entry level job. No experience required.
Must have a friendly personality to fit in with customer service, and have a desire to learn about all of the little things needed to keep a shop running and customers happy.
Our last junior loved working here, and was able to land her dream job so moved onwards and upwards 🤩
📥Send resumes to [email protected] or drop in to meet the owner on Tuesday, Friday or Saturday.

24/10/2022

Heads up everyone!

6:50PM WIDE BAY & BURNETT SEVERE STORM WARNING: A large cluster of severe storms is located over Gayndah, Mount Perry, Biggenden and surrounds. This cluster of storms is likely producing heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding, damaging winds and localised large hail. This activity is expected to move towards the Coast and impact Gayndah, Biggenden, Mount Perry, Kilkivan, Tiaro, Maryborough, Howard, Torbanlea, Childers, Hervey Bay, River Heads, Bundaberg, Gin Gin, Burrum Heads, Woodgate and surrounds.
Image Weatherzone, warning via Higgins Storm Chasing Detailed forecasts including high resolution maps, high detail and accurate write ups, as well as video forecasts and email alerts are available via the HSC website > higginsstormchasing.com/subscribe/

21/10/2022

Very wet out here today. Some reports of over 150mm received in River Heads overnight. Stay safe everyone.

7am Saturday and there it is! A low pressure system is developing over the Wide Bay Burnett which is wrapping heavy rain into the southern side. Bundy has had 153mm, Tairo 161mm but Tin Can Bay almost 300 in 24hrs. It will head south and hammer the South East Coast and Northern Rivers.
Forecast maps, Flood maps, video and warnings available here > higginsstormchasing.com/subscribe/

05/10/2022

Check out the 2016 versus 2021 census for a River Heads.
Population grew by just under 500 people, and we scored an extra 170+ families in that number too. What a beautiful place to raise a family! It’s no longer the sleepy little retirement town it once was, as many have found our little hidden gem and chose to call it home. Can you blame them?

You can view the full stats here. It’s very interesting
https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL32435

20/09/2022

We are closed for the public holiday tomorrow

11/09/2022

Keep a look out!

07/09/2022

River Heads is among a surprise location where house prices have surged over 40 per cent in the last year. 🏠 See how your neighbourhood compares: https://bit.ly/3CCkDwa