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Eco-win with dam upgrade

A new fishway at the Mary River weir, near Kidd Bridge in Gympie, will be part of the compensation aquatic creatures will receive for...

Man arrested over alleged domestic violence offences in Gympie

Police have charged a man with several serious offences following two incidents at Gympie in July and August, a spokesperson said late yesterday. "It will...

Highway charges north of Goomeri

Police have conducted a combined total of more than 4800 random breath and drug tests since the major police operation Whiskey Legion began its...

Andrew Swift named Muster Ambassador

Country music has its own legion of 'Swifties' but it's not Tay-Tay they are keen on. It's Australian country music singer and songwriter Andrew Swift,...

So much to take in on trail

It’s this weekend! Make sure you join in the best fun you can have, by visiting the local farmers of the Cooloola Farmers Trail...

Death of bony dream

The Gympie Bone Museum, like many of its exhibits, has died. Its operators regretfully announced the museum's demise this week. It is a sad end for...

Cop chopper used in manhunt for Gympie man

A lengthy investigation and subsequent manhunt, utilising the police helicopter have helped police to apprehend a serial domestic violence offender. A 23-year-old man is accused...

News in brief from the past week

Head injury A patient with a head injury was transported in stable condition to Gympie Hospital following a fall from a bicycle on the Esplanade...

New cop chopper joins South east fleet

While the Gympie region didn't get one of the three new Bell 429 POLAIR helicopters, Wide Bay is set to get one with the...

Sites filling fast

The Amamoor Creek State Forest witnessed a bigger-than-usual land grab over the weekend as Gympie Music Muster fans staked their claims in The One...

Dog Squad action as accused rapist is hunted down

The Dog Squad has helped other specialist police teams to hunt down an accused rapist and serious domestic violence offender, after he allegedly tried...

Farmers find fresh is best

Fancy a wholesome seafood chowder made from local ingredients? Dave and Michelle Agnew are opening up their redclaw crayfish farm at Wolvi to host tours...

RoboDoc, Da Vinci cuts surgery risks and recovery times

A high-tech surgical robot, which has helped 100 Sunshine Coast Health patients get home and back on their feet faster, is now being used...