Celebrating 50 golden years
It was a time of celebration as Judy McKewen (née Elliot) and Glen McKewen celebrated their wedding anniversary.
The two tied the knot 50...
Daniel’s Law delivering safer communities
The Government said that they are making Queensland safer, noting there have been more than 205,000 visits to the Daniel’s Law website, the state’s...
New $18.5m LifeFlight aeromedical base unveiled
LifeFlight has officially opened its new $18.5m Sunshine Coast base in a major boost for aeromedical capability in the region.
The launch coincided with...
Cod and turtles cope with flood
The environmental good news after the recent flooding across Gympie region is that aquatic wildlife, including the endangered Mary River cod and turtle, are...
Fresh is the word for GourMay 2026
Farmers, fire-eaters, fresh food and local musicians The Leafy Greens lit up the launch party for GourMay 2026 at Amamoor.
Now in it’s fourth year,...
Flood tragedy as fruitpickers found in submerged car
Two backpackers were on their way to do fruit picking when their car drove off a bridge into floodwaters.
Their bodies were discovered last Thursday...
Disaster grants for flood hit producers
Gympie producers can access up to $75l, loans up to $2m and freight subsidies up to $5k after the government activated their Disaster Recovery...
Consultation opens for In-home aged care
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has opened a public consultation on the development of pricing advice for the Australian Government’s...
Stop. Check. Protect.
As scam activity continues to rise, Australians are increasingly being targeted by criminals using sophisticated tactics, fear and urgency to exploit trust.
Local bank, Auswide...
Flood relief for Westpac customers
While the Gympie region may have been largely forgotten by the Federal and State governments when it comes to flooding and disaster assistance, one...
Stay safe and stay kind
This week has been, well, a bit of a disaster week.
The main hindrance to many people, particularly those who travel out of the region...
Prix was grand for Caitlyn
Former Rainbow Beach resident and James Nash State High School student, Caitlyn Hayes, was nominated by her peers for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the...
Crash occurs on detour around fatal Glenwood collision
A second crash has occurred on the detour around a fatal collision that happened on the Bruce Highway at Glenwood on Friday morning.
The initial...
