Funeral details announced for the late Jamie Venardos
A funeral will be held next Friday 23 January for Jamie Venardos, son of former Cooloola Shire mayor Mick Venardos and his wife Tina...
The man who talks the talk
“It changed my life,” Gympie Toastmasters president Geoff Stern said matter-of-factly.
Geoff freely admits he was a troubled student at school, often getting into trouble...
Gympie kids dance up a storm at National Titles
Dance studio JDQ (Just Dance Queensland) has brought home a bag full of trophies from the recent National finals of the Evolution Dance Competition...
History identified
What started as a visit to a museum turned into recovering the information about a piece of history.
When visiting a forestry museum in Jimna,...
AgriFutures Australia welcomes new Chairman
AgriFutures Australia has welcomed Mick Veitch as its new Chairman, following the announcement of his appointment by Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Julie Collins.
Mr...
Conditions favourable for Australia’s livestock sector: Rabobank 2026 outlook
Export market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue...
Southside man ‘no longer missing’
The man reported missing in Southside since 14 January has been located safe, police announced this morning.
A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said police wanted...
Have a smashing time
Gympie Hockey is looking forward to another bumper season with the exciting pre-season senior event, O'Brien Plumbing Gympie Hockey Smash, to be held for...
Disappointment on scallop announcement
Commercial fishers have expressed disappointment over the Queensland Government's decision to continue a ban on scallop fishing in the State’s major production region.
Queensland Seafood...
New year, new opportunity
The Government has opened applications for the first round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund this year, with grants of up to $35,000 available...
Young people lead Australia Day support
Young Australians strongly back Australia Day as a national public holiday and are leading a reaction against making the day optional, according to survey...
Road death grief strikes twice for Gympie family
Jamie Venardos was 2km from home on Monday afternoon, when the horror and unending grief behind our road toll statistics struck his family for...

















