Good Samaritan saves icon
A good Samaritan sent in this photo of a platypus he found baking, almost literally in the weekend heat as it attempted to cross...
Traditional owners blast dingo kill
Today is a deeply sad day for the Butchulla people, and I want to begin by acknowledging the profound emotional impact this news has...
‘Heartbreak’ over dingo cull
My heart is absolutely broken over the news that the pack of wongari (dingoes) on K’gari will be euthanised following the tragic death of...
‘Be proud of who we are’: Perrett
It’s the one day of the year set aside to celebrate the people, values and spirit that make Australia the best nation on earth.
Hard...
Uninformed govt reaction claimed on dingo kill
K'gari dingo conservationists have accused the state government of a knee jerk reaction to the tragic death of Canadian visitor Piper James, whose body...
Powell backs dingo kill after tragedy
Environment Minister Andrew Powell has backed a departmental decision to destroy K'gari dingoes found near the body of Canadian visitor and resort worker, Piper...
Gympie 8 Aussie Day honours
Today, the Gympie region came together in Memorial Park to celebrate the 2026 Australia Day Awards, shining a spotlight on locals who go above...
Celebrate Australia Day by enjoying it
Celebrate Australia Day by enjoying it - it’s the Australian way.
Perhaps we might take time to think how lucky we are, including all sorts...
Lessons for Gympie road users as school returns
Police are reminding drivers and young riders to be mindful of school zone speed limits and e-vehicle rules as the new school year gets...
Church grows to accommodate growing flock with two services on Sundays
In 1990, a small group of people met at the CWA Hall in Young Street, and the Gympie Wesleyan Methodist Church was born.
Over the...
Regional rage and legal doubt over hate and gun laws
A regional Queensland petition calling for more understanding of law-abiding gun owners has gathered more than 2000 signatures in its first week.
The petition coincides...
Ombudsman call on Gympie airport row
The Queensland Ombudsman has been asked to intervene in a long-running row over Gympie Regional Council's actions in shutting down aircraft manufacturer Rollo McKinley...
