Tackling life head-on
You are either in or you’re out with life. There are no half measures.
It’s the same with farming, especially when you start down the...
RSL Family Day Out
Gympie RSL will be hosting a big family day out in Nelson Reserve on Saturday 17 January.
There'll be plenty of entertainment including live music,...
‘Hidden costs’ of school hit poor kids
A big majority of financially stressed families say they may not be able to give their children an equal chance at school, because they...
Farmers to retain ‘last resort’ fruit bat shooting rights
Orchardists will retain their right to shoot flying fox attacking fruit crops, but only as a last resort, according to the Department of Environment,...
Doubtful start for home building in 2026
Gympie region's residential housing shortage has not meant a sellers', or builders' market, according to the Housing Industry Association.
HIA Chief Executive for Industry and...
Renewable energy drives prices and emissions down
Analysis by the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) claims to have found that 2025 saw the lowest fossil fuel electricity generation in more than two...
A clear start to the school year
As families prepare for the new school year, Specsavers is encouraging parents to include kids eye tests as an essential part of their back-to-school...
Surging ahead in homegrown video games industry
Queensland is staking its claim as a powerhouse in video games development, with the latest data showing a surge in its national market share.
University...
Fashion tips for 2026
It's a new year, and for many that means a new style.
After all, new year, new me can't wear the same clothes.
According to online...
PSPA declared at Gunalda
Police made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following a vehicle fire in Gunalda on Wednesday afternoon, 7 January.
About 1.10...
Kids holiday fun day
The school holidays are about to get a whole lot louder and more colourful as the Cooloola Coast Community Complex prepares to host an...
Back to school tips
It’s that time again, when the freedom of holiday sleep-ins and play dates are replaced by the routine and structure of heading back to...

















