News snippets from across the region over the past week
Single-vehicle crash
A patient, in stable condition, was transported to Gympie Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Mary Valley Road at Kandanga, at 9.16am on...
Gympie goes shopping for investors
Gympie Regional Council is stepping up its push to attract new business and investment, launching a dedicated website to promote the region.
The Invest Gympie...
Gold rush to bum’s rush: State says GST cut unfair
Gympie saved Queensland from financial collapse during the gold rush, but now the state’s mining strength is at the centre of a new battle...
Reel determination pays off in rough conditions
Despite a weekend of mixed conditions, anglers turned out in force for the March competition of the Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers, proving that a...
Showgirls prepare to step out at Awards Night
The Gympie Show Society is preparing to crown its next Junior and Senior Showgirls, Rural Ambassador, and Gympie Community Spirit Award winner at a...
Bella’s making a mark in endurance
For 12-year-old Bella Pshunov it wasn’t so much ’if’ she would follow her parents in horse riding but when.
Bella has always been around horses,...
A hand up to return to work for the girls
Gympie region women looking to get back into the workforce can now apply for a new round of support, with grants of up to...
Second Youth of the Year regional finalist crowned
A second Gympie region Lions Club has crowned its champion for the Youth of the Year competition.
The Lions Club of Gympie, Youth of the...
Forget the tigers, grab Giant Rat’s Tail grass
Gympie Regional Council is encouraging local landholders to get on the front foot in the fight against Giant Rat’s Tail grass, with two upcoming...
Disaster impact survey for primary producers
Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, recognises the recent weather event has caused significant disruption and hardship for many across her electorate, which includes Gympie...
Free lung screen for Gympie miners and quarry workers
For the first time, Queensland’s mining safety and health regulator will bring free, life-changing testing to the region to help former mine and quarry...
The preppies are coming!
What has 1226 eyes (not all of them open and looking at the camera!), 42 full colour photos, and was set at 30 different...
Farewell to Ray
A lifetime of friends and family, and his beloved AFL Cats club, came to celebrate the remarkable life of Raymond Arthur Warren on Friday...
