Renouned animal defender’s Gympie connection
The late animal rights defender Jane Goodall, took a strong interest in the welfare of the Fraser Island (later renamed K'gari) dingoes after meeting...
Muster breaks recycling record
The Gympie Music Muster has broken the record for most containers returned at a Queensland event in the history of Containers for Change.
The music...
Brooloo incident highlights statewide road blitz
A 23-year-old man was intercepted on Imbil Brooloo Road at Brooloo in the Gympie region on 28 September, allegedly driving over the zero-alcohol limit...
50 years on the floor and still loving it
When Grant “Bugsy” Bug first tried carpet laying as a 13-year-old on work experience back in 1974, he never imagined it would turn into...
Koala breeding season underway in Gympie
Koala breeding season is in full swing across the Gympie region, and with the season running from July through December, residents are urged to...
Protest calls for shark net removal
“We’re here to voice our disapproval of the ongoing shark nets, particularly during the whale migration season,“ former Mayor Tony Wellington told about 200...
Gympie brothers shine at PBR
After a string of events south of the border, Mackay came alive last weekend with the PBR Australia Monster Energy Tour see the Gympie...
Full steam ahead for birthday
There were no steam engines on the road when members of the Brisbane-based Misfits Social Motorcycle Club turned up at the Gympie Gold Mining...
Turbo-charged charity drive
Car enthusiasts and community came together at the Gympie Showgrounds for the Thich Thighs and All Rides, V8 Boosted and Torques Cheap Car Club's...
Dive into Mary River Month
Mary River Month has officially kicked off with a suite of activities from Monday 29 September, through to Tuesday 11 November, the 16th anniversary...
New ways to prevent bushfire disaster
As temperatures heat up, University of the Sunshine Coast researchers are working on new ways to prevent bushfire harm across Australia.
The projects continue as...
Adored husband, mate, and dreamer
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael John William Archer, aged 63 years, on Wednesday 3 September 2025.
Michael...
Find gold in commercial property market
Despite Gympie having been founded on gold there are plenty of other ways to gain wealth.
One of them is investing in the commercial property...
