News snippets from across the region for the past week
Jet ski crash
A patient with a significant leg injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in stable condition following a jet ski incident...
Officers honoured for service
The efforts, diligence and exemplary service of the Queensland Police Service’s officers were recognised during a medal and award ceremony held at Expansion Church...
Bundaberg flood update: Boaties rescued, door-knocking begins and bridges to close soon
Door-knocking efforts have begun for around 180 residents as Bundaberg anticipates Wednesday's 3am flood peak of a possible 7.6 metres to arrive through the...
Gympie relief, but disaster all round
Gympie region may have had a lucky escape as extreme conditions struck residents and businesses in neighbouring districts and regions.
In Bundaberg, water was still...
Tough conditions as repairers get lights back on
Emergency repair crews worked in tough and threatening conditions to restore power to well over 100 blacked out electricity consumers across Gympie region and...
Conditions ease as considerate drivers kept things moving
Welcome sunshine greeted Gympie people on Tuesday morning as flood conditions began to ease across the region.
There was plenty of ground water near Groundwater...
19 Photos of the Mighty Mary in action as she floods parks and roads
Here is a selection of photos of flooding around Gympie on Monday and Tuesday, 9 and 10 March 2026.
Celebrate harmony
On Tuesday, 17 March, Gympie Community Place, in collaboration with Community Action’s Multicultural Service, is hosting a free community celebration for Harmony Week 2026....
Hoofbeats around the world
At one point Pam Karner was lying on the ground, crying to herself in pain.
Her horse was above her. That was when she realised...
Goats, ghosts and gourmet experiences: Why weird is working
As modern life becomes busier and more isolated, a growing number of unusual businesses are stepping in to offer connection, comfort and experience.
Gympie has...
Workplace laws sour ‘home sweet home’, says HIA
Gympie builders and contractors could be facing unnecessary hurdles as they try to keep up with demand for new housing, according to the Housing...
Flood, blackout UPDATE: Monday PM
Gympie Regional Council and the Transport and Main Roads Department have announced 62 road closures and traffic hazards, mostly flood-related, across the Gympie region.
And...
No shedding for RV park
“There is no connection between the Men’s Shed vacating the site and the RV Park project,“ Mary Valley Rattler general manager Sherry Lowe said...
