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Toogoom and District Community Association

A History of Toogoom

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Toogoom, a small seaside village located about 15 kilometres west of Hervey Bay in Queensland, is known today as a peaceful coastal community with a relaxed lifestyle. With its quiet beaches, mangrove-lined creeks, and family-friendly… 

The History of the Maheno Wreck on Kgari

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Off the eastern coast of Queensland, on the sandy stretch of K’gari (formerly Fraser Island), lies one of Australia’s most iconic shipwrecks: the Maheno. The rusting remains of this once-grand vessel have become a landmark…