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Patches the pup and Simon’s big heart

Patches is still just a border collie cross pup, but full of energy and is ready to explore the world. He loves to play...

Our uni’s lead on healthy ageing

One of Australia's youngest universities, the Gympie-linked University of the Sunshine Coast, has helped lead the way in research to improve health outcomes for...

Offender stabbed after attempted robbery

A young man was stabbed with his own knife after allegedly attempting an armed robbery in Goomeri on Tuesday night, 23 July. A Queensland...

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Sport

Racing pumps $50 million into Wide Bay economy

The Queensland racing industry’s annual contribution to the Wide Bay economy has reached close to $50 million in the 22/23 financial year, according to...

Rangers edge out ‘Stangs

The Bushrangers rose up to second on the ladder after a thrilling win over the Mustangs in the first Friday night clash of the...

Saved best race for last

There were good, strong fields on all five races at the AJT Legal Race Day at the Gympie Turf Club last weekend. With a cool,...

Fashion stakes not horsing around

There were a couple of entries that were memorable in the fashions on the field competition on Saturday at the Gympie Turf Club, one...

Tennis day big hit for every man and his dog

The free fun day at Gympie Queens Park Tennis Club proved a hit for about 50 people on Sunday. Adults and children enjoyed trying out...

Friendly rivalry and fantastic fairways

On Friday 12 July the Vets hosted members from Tin Can Bay, Cooroy and Maroochy River and pulled together a field of 100. A...

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Veteran Hall Collective draws the numbers

The weekend from 20-21 July saw the Veteran Hall abuzz with creative activity. The Veteran Hall Collective, a collaboration of the Craft Groups who...

Gympie band’s first ticketed show

Between trying to complete grade 12 at Gympie State High School and dealing with cheering south-east Queensland crowds, Gympie teen indie band, Hugo and...

Christina on cards at country concert

The Gympie Country Music Club will be holding their next concert on Saturday 27 July, beginning at 1pm at the Senior Citizens Centre on...

EOI for wildflower artist retreat open

Artists from the Gympie region who love the local wildflowers and natural heritage are invited to submit an expression of interest to participate in...

Oriana aims to inspire hope with new arrangement

Reflective yet inspiring - following the immensely successful concert series, “Dancing Queen” - A Tribute to ABBA and Queen, the Oriana Choir has started...

Installation work a wonder to behold

Something very different is coming to Art Post in July. Join dedicated visual artist, Corrie Wright over the course of 12 days while she gradually...

Gympie Flows Forward

Our campaign’s end

Over the past 12 months, we’ve brought you stories about the ongoing battle to right our region after the devastating floods of 2022. There is...

Gympie connection to new SES head

The day after the worst flood to hit Gympie in living memory lifted the level of the Mary River at the weir to 22.96m...

Mary River clean-up

Sediment laden run-off from the Mary River has been identified as a leading cause of poor water quality in the inner Great Barrier Reef,...

Big Mary eco-spend

Gympie region and its near neighbours are big winners in a major federal and state funded flood recovery bonanza for "significant environmental and land...

Mary workers helping reef

A consortium of environment groups is working to improve Mary River runoff quality, in a bid to save notr just the river itself, but...

Don’t forget flash flooding

The Gympie Region has recently been on flood watch with the consistent wet weather and three uninjured patients were rescued from flood water on...

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Grazing, not fast lane

The second Grazing Lane night had much better weather on Saturday, with plenty of punters heading up to the historic Gympie Station keen to...

Golf ladies divisions decided

On Wednesday 17 July, Gympie Golf Club Ladies hosted their Open Day, sponsored by Mitre 10, with close to 80 ladies playing, representing 18...

Dingoes snagged hook, line and sinker

Fishing equipment is ensnaring dingoes on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and causing serious injuries to the island’s iconic residents. The Department of Environment, Science and...

Through student eyes

PRECEDE Seeing and understanding Australia is one thing for those who speak the language. Imagine the challenges, surprises, lessons learned and experiences for two German...

Whale calf stranding on K’gari

A humpback whale calf has been euthanised after stranding on the eastern side of K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) near Eurong. The newborn calf was reported...

Free clinic to relieve hospital pressure

Southside is set to receive a new nurse-led clinic to help relieve the pressure on the Gympie Hospital ED, a release from the Queensland...