Wide Bay, Queensland, encompassing five local government areas, covers 48,400 sq km and has nearly 307,745 residents. Primarily agricultural, it’s also a tourism hotspot, with Hervey Bay as a Fraser Island gateway. Radio services include Rebel 106.7 FM and Breeze 102.5 FM. Tourism is growing, highlighted by the ex-HMAS Tobruk dive site, generating over $1 million annually and supporting 20 jobs. Ecotourism, especially glamping, is popular. Agriculture, worth $1.5 billion, contributes 12% to Queensland’s production, with cattle, mandarins, and sugarcane as key products.
Weipa
Weipa, gateway to western Cape Yorke, boasts stunning beaches and the world's largest bauxite deposit. Home to nearly 4,000 residents, mining is the...
