Nurse supporting Gympie men to connect with services
More than 360 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the Wide Bay, including Gympie, every year highlighting a significant need for specialised, ongoing...
Steph’s decades of service
Senior Constable Stephanie Vogler is a rare breed.
She spent all but 12 months of her 33-year policing career serving the Gympie community.
I met her...
Labor’s Elliot Chalmers chasing wide bay seat
Running as the Labor Candidate for Wide Bay, Elliot Chalmers is vying for a spot in the seat against the Liberal National Party who've...
Building social connection
On Wednesday 16 April, SunCare invited the community to the launch of their Social Connections program to enhance community engagement and support independent living...
What’s on around the Gympie region for the coming week?
Although most of these activities are for adults, we’ve added kid-friendly, free activities around the region. These are denoted by asterisks beside the title...
Cattle champs head to camp
The third Gympie Beef Group Cattle Camp was held from 12 to 14 April at the Gympie Showgrounds and Turf Club.
Seventy enthusiastic competitors...
Day dedication to Dennis
Despite the torrential rains, Gympie United Football Club faced off against Noosa on Saturday 12 April as they hosted the Kathleen Dennis Memorial Game.
In...
Crowded week for Gympie
A crowded week of weather, politics and public holidays meant there was plenty to talk about around Gympie region this week, not to mention...
Skydivers soar despite gloomy weather
Despite the unfavourable weather conditions at Rainbow Beach over the weekend, organiser Kristan Fischer said it was still an exceptional weekend for guests.
“Unfortunately we...
Bopping with the Bunny
Easter Bunny was the VIP at the Easter Fun Fest and Disco at the Pie Creek Community Hall last Sunday.
DJ Candi provided the beats...
Cooloola Dragons battle hard at states
The State Dragon Boat Titles were held at Lake Kawana over the three days Friday 21 March to Sunday 23 March.
The event was...
Karate trio off to Oceania titles
Over the weekend from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April, local martials artists competed for a spot in the Oceania Karate Championships at...
DV offences taken ‘more seriously’
After a decade of legislative reform, domestic and family violence offences are now being dealt with more sternly in the courts, according to the...
