Jocelyn Magazine

29/08/2026

What Happens When Art Makes You Look Twice?

Three exhibitions, three very different ways of looking at the world, and plenty to stop and ponder at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery last night.

Mayor George Seymour summed up one of the great pleasures of visiting art exhibitions: he’s always intrigued because he comes away having seen something new and been opened to new ideas.

From regional artists and contemporary metalwork to the intriguing intersection of whale song, science and art, there was certainly plenty here to get people looking, and thinking.

Entry is free. For more information, visit: https://hbrg.ourfrasercoast.com.au



PHOTOS: Scenes from the opening of three exhibitions at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery: Regional Spotlight, Matters of Time: Contemporary Metal Practices and Sound-Forms: Whale Song. From ceramics and contemporary metalwork to live handpan music and art inspired by whale song, the evening brought together regional creativity, national perspectives, art and science.

26/08/2026

Magnetic Island Moments 🦘

One of my favourite encounters from our recent day on Magnetic Island... a rock wallaby and joey enjoying the mid-morning light at Geoffrey Bay.

24/08/2026

How to Nail Outdoor Entertaining This Spring, Without Renovating a Thing 🌿✨

Spring's almost here, and the evenings are finally warm enough to go outside again. You don't need a fancy deck or a full backyard makeover to make the most of it; just some warm lighting, comfy cushions and a few small, affordable touches.

We've pulled together simple ideas for making your outdoor space feel inviting, whatever size it is, from a sprawling patio to a compact courtyard or balcony.

Pop over to Jocelyn Magazine to read the full article. 👉 Link in the comments.

20/08/2026

🏡 You Don’t Need the Dream Home to Steal These 7 Ideas

What makes a Queensland coastal home feel so effortlessly relaxed?

It’s not shells, anchors or a million-dollar ocean view. It’s the clever stuff: natural light, indoor-outdoor flow, greenery, beautiful-but-practical materials and spaces designed around the way we actually live.

I’ve gathered 7 ideas worth stealing from the best Queensland coastal homes, with plenty that can work just as well in a townhouse, villa or smaller home.

And yes, there’s an option for those who’d rather skip the decorating and simply win the dream house. 😉

👉 Pop over to Jocelyn Magazine to discover all seven ideas and find a little inspiration for your own home. Link is in the comments.

18/08/2026

A good reminder everyday: asking reasonable questions is rarely the problem. Sometimes, it’s precisely how the truth finds daylight.

📷 K’gari, 2010

14/08/2026

A wonderful opportunity for the Fraser Coast’s young storytellers to let their imaginations roam — entries close 31 August. ✍️

📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀!

🖊️𝘎𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦? Spark their imagination and encourage them to enter the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

This year's theme - "𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀" - invites kids to dream big, write boldly and explore worlds beyond time and imagination through stories or poetry.

💰With 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 $𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬 up for grabs, it's Australia's richest young writer's competition - and your child could be a part of it!

Mary Inc. invites entries from students (years 3-12) living on or attending school on the Fraser Coast.

🎯𝗕𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 - 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭. Encourage your young storyteller to enter today!

➡️ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿? Jump online here: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.𝗷𝗼𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝟮𝟲𝟭𝟲𝟬𝟯𝟴𝟵𝟯𝟲𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟱𝟵

➡️ Need details or competition rules? Check that out here: https://maryinc.org.au/literarycomp26/

GOOD LUCK!

13/08/2026

Barcaldine in the Spotlight Tonight

For anyone interested in Australia’s back roads, the Back Roads episode featuring Barcaldine — my home town — is airing on ABC TV at 8pm tonight. If you haven’t already caught it on ABC iview, it’s well worth a look!

10/08/2026

A heartening outcome from K’gari. After hours of care from volunteers, this stranded whale was able to free itself with the incoming tide. 🐋💙

08/08/2026

Today’s agenda: sunshine, perspective and the freedom to simply be. ☀️☕📖

02/08/2026

🐋 Think the best whale-watching views are at the front of the boat? Think again!

While everyone else was watching the water ahead, a curious humpback surfaced behind my seat at the back, close enough to make my 100–400mm lens almost useless!

That wonderfully unexpected encounter inspired JM’s new seasonal guide to whale watching in Hervey Bay, covering the best times to go, what you might see from July to October, choosing a cruise, photography tips, what to pack and more.

👉 Pop over to Jocelyn Magazine to read the complete guide: https://jocelynwatts.com/whale-watching-hervey-bay-seasonal-guide/