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The Fraser Coast is growing fast, ageing rapidly, and facing increasing pressure on healthcare, housing and infrastructure.

In this episode of Fraser Coast Property Brief, Glen Winney sits down with David Lee MP to discuss the future of the region and the major challenges that need to be addressed to support long-term growth.

The conversation covers hospital upgrades, the long-awaited MRI machine, plans for the health precinct, housing affordability, workforce accommodation, major road projects, water security, social housing, and the future planning needed to ensure the Fraser Coast remains a great place to live, work and invest.

If you've ever wondered whether our hospitals, roads, housing supply and infrastructure are keeping pace with population growth, this episode provides a practical and honest discussion about where the region is heading.

Topics include:
• Hervey Bay Hospital upgrades and future expansion
• MRI machines, ICU redevelopment and specialist services
• The future of the TAFE and health precinct
• Housing shortages and workforce accommodation
• Regional Activation Fund infrastructure projects
• Major road upgrades and transport planning
• Water security and future growth
• Social housing and homelessness initiatives
• Why long-term planning matters for the Fraser Coast

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Health, Housing & Growth. Is the Fraser Coast Ready for the Next 20 Years?
Guest: Dr Nick Yim

The Fraser Coast is changing.

Our region is growing, but we are also ageing. With an average age of around 51 and strong growth in the over 65 population, what does this mean for our hospitals, medical workforce, housing choices and long term future?

In this episode of Fraser Coast Property Brief, Glen Winney sits down with local doctor and Immediate Past President of AMA Queensland, Dr Nick Yim, to explore one of the biggest questions facing our region.

Are we planning for the population we are becoming?

Together they discuss:
• The current state of healthcare across the Fraser Coast
• Medical workforce shortages and attracting doctors to regional areas
• Hospital capacity and gaps in specialist services
• The connection between housing, health and population growth
• Whether we are building the right types of homes for future workers and residents
• The role of private investment and health precinct planning
• The future of Hervey Bay Hospital and regional advocacy
• What Hervey Bay could look like in 10 to 20 years if we get this right, or wrong

This is a practical, local and forward-looking conversation about health, housing and how communities stay sustainable as they grow.

Whether you work in property, business, healthcare, government or simply care about the future of the Fraser Coast, this episode offers important perspectives on where we are heading and what needs to happen next.

Listen now and join the conversation shaping the future of our region.

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The Federal Budget Explained, Property, Investment & What It Means for the Fraser

The Federal Budget has landed and property has become one of the biggest talking points.

In this episode of Fraser Coast Property Brief, Glen sits down with Natalie Macdonald, Partner at Ulton Accountants, to unpack what the May 2026 Federal Budget could mean for property owners, investors, developers and businesses across the Fraser Coast and beyond.

Together, they break down the policy changes in plain English and explore the real-world impact on residential property, commercial investment and future housing supply.

Topics include:
• Why housing and property became such a major focus of the Federal Budget
• Proposed negative gearing changes and what they mean for investors
• Why off-the-plan apartments and house & land packages appear to be receiving greater support
• How investor demand and housing supply could shift over time
• Capital Gains Tax changes and long-term investment considerations
• New discretionary trust tax rules and impacts on family structures
• Why commercial property may be treated differently to residential
• The new $2 billion infrastructure fund and whether it could unlock more housing
• What increased spending on health and infrastructure means for regional areas like the Fraser Coast
• Practical advice for investors, developers and business owners planning for the years ahead

This is a practical conversation designed to help everyday listeners understand what these changes mean without the accounting jargon.

Whether you own property, are looking to invest, develop, or simply want to understand where the market could be heading, this episode breaks down one of the biggest economic announcements of the year and what it could mean locally.