Forestry ‘preserved K’gari paradise’ – author fights ‘false history’
Fraser Island icon the late John Sinclair lied to shut down forestry on K'gari (then called Fraser Island) and urban conservationists misunderstood forest dynamics,...
Author’s help plea so he can publish Mooloo history
The many members, friends, and followers of the Gympie Family History Society (GFHS) are familiar with the work of their long-standing member, Alex Myles....
Land care spreading far and wide
If the question was why a 4WD convoy of 20 vehicles was needed to facilitate a “paddock walk” … then the answer was provided...
DAW champs ready to roll
If there’s one thing Gympie does well, it’s community, and nothing proves that more than the powerhouse of local organisation representatives, volunteers, and champions...
Rainbow ‘tourists’ leap from chopper, on purpose
Rainbow Beach was treated to a spectacular display from skydivers last Friday and Saturday as competitors from across Australia descended on the coastal paradise...
Scorching prizes for P&C’s summer raffle
Amamoor State School’s P&C Association is rolling out its annual raffle, and with limited tickets available, locals are being encouraged to get in early...
Show fundraiser set down for next month
Gympie Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competition co-ordinator, Fran Gregory, says the record number of entrants for next year's competition has seen the girls hit...
Crash victims airlifted from K’gari
Two vehicle crash victims were airlifted from K'gari, during a busy few days for LifeFlight aeromedical crews late last week, a spokesperson said.
A man...
Drought: ‘The second best time to prepare is now’
Farmers say the rain always breaks into a drought and Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett is leading the delivery of a Regional Drought...
Anglers hook big prizes for clubhouse raffle
The Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers (RBAA) are lucky to have some of the region’s most generous local businesses backing their annual fundraiser.
The support...
Gympie Showgirl’s take the crown
The Gympie District Show Society is celebrating a standout year in its Show Girl and Rural Ambassador program, with local entrants shining at the...
Win a holiday, help local anglers
The Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers are receiving a great level of support as they run their annual Christmas raffle to continue their service in...
Woman’s body found on K’Gari
Police are investigating the sudden death of a 19-year-old woman at K’gari (Fraser Island) this morning, 19 January.
Emergency services were called to a beach...
