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8 in 10 regional Qld builders can’t find skilled labour, HIA survey finds

"Small building businesses in regional Australia are warning that housing shortages will deepen unless governments address planning delays, workforce shortages and rising compliance costs,...

Family lost all to floods, then fire

Imagine you lost almost everything you owned in the 2022 floods in Gympie. The few precious possessions you were able to rescue were stored in...

Get ready to Giddy up Gympie

For one night only, Gympie’s biggest venue, the Pavilion, is being transformed into a full-scale country rave, Giddy Up Gympie, on Saturday 14 March. This...

Driver drought on the buses

The back-to-school time of year has been accompanied by a driver drought. "We're all in the same boat," said Jeff Barton of Barton's Buses. "It's 20...

Country racing boost from board revamp

Broader industry representation, enhanced animal welfare and planning for future regional infrastructure are all part of a revamp for Queensland racing, Sport and Racing...

News in Brief

Jones Hill smash A patient was transported to Gympie Hospital in stable condition following a two-vehicle crash on Mary Valley Highway and McIntosh Creek Road,...

Gympie MP goes whole hog on feral pigs

Feral pigs are wreaking havoc across Queensland, and Gympie farmers, graziers, and landholders are being encouraged to get involved in a plan to tackle...

Scam alert for Gympie

Gympie police are warning residents about a scam involving audio messages claiming to be from a bank alleging unauthorised attempts to withdraw $1,800 from...

Opal the Koala returns to the wild

A local Pie Creek koala, now named Opal, has made a heartwarming return to the wild after a long road to recovery, thanks to...

Imbil refresh reaches new milestone

The first of a series of improvement projects in Imbil is underway, with an upgrade of William Street to improve connectivity, road safety, and...

Exporter grants now available

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a better plan for Queensland’s future with tangible support for businesses to break into new global markets. Applications are...

The power and the passion

A film documenting how the correct choice of plants and use of water can change the Australian landscape premieres in Gympie next month. Rehydrating Australia...

Tea and sympathy… and life drawing

Did you know that once a month, on a Sunday from 3pm to 5pm, Art Post hosts an untutored life drawing session? This small, relaxed...