Bolton brands new crime laws ‘costly, ineffective’
Latest additions to the state government's adult crime adult time laws risked increasing crime and costs, according to MP Sandy Bolton, who represents Gympie's...
‘Ban horse racing’ call
Animal welfare is in the parliamentary petition spotlight, including calls for a statewide ban on horse racing, a ban on the RSPCA conducting animal...
Networking a breakfast pleasure
Small Business Month celebrates the vital role small businesses play in driving local economies, creating jobs and shaping regional communities. In Gympie, where small...
Beaut burgers at Kandanga
Dear Donna and staff, attached is photo from our lovely lunch we had today at the Kandanga Hotel, many thanks for the opportunity to...
Glen Echo airlift
The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical team airlifted a man to hospital after a motorbike crash in the Gympie region at the weekend, a spokesperson...
Dagun timetables shifts as Rattler refocuses experience
It’s true, the Mary Valley Rattler is no longer stopping at Dagun Station once a week.
A letter from concerned Mary Valley resident Anne Mason...
Network turns 30
It was party time at the Southside Bowls Club when the Gympie branch of the Older Women’s Network (OWN) celebrated its 30th birthday.
Members shared...
Smoke alert with Cooloola planned burn
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has scheduled a planned burn in the Cooloola Recreation Area between Tuesday and Thursday 5 to 7 May.
The...
Win for irrigators, industry
Mary Basin irrigators and industrial operators will be able to access increased water allocations up to an extra 2360 megalitres, after a review of...
Auto help when you need it most
Gympie business A+ Auto began as a mobile only service in November 2024 and moved to its current workshop location in April 2025, co-owner...
A big week for big stories
It's been a big week, with big stories on politics, crime, a farmer's life saved by a quick thinking neighbour, animal welfare, a new...
Coast resident calls for dog parks
A growing divide is emerging between the Gympie Regional Council and its coastal constituents, as local resident Corey Taylor speaks out on a need...

















