Police mourn dogged friend
Dogged determination was the noted characteristic of retired Police Detection Dog Radar, who died on the weekend, police announced this week.
PD Radar commenced duty...
Young woman dead after being struck by lightning
A woman has died after being struck by lightning amid warnings of more extreme weather ahead over the weekend.
Paramedics rushed to the aid of...
Surf lifesaving urges beach safety
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) released the National Coastal Safety Report for 2025 on Friday 24 October, revealing a tragic rise in coastal drowning...
Tunes on the Tide returns
Now in its second year, Hands of Rescue is excited to invite the community to attend its Tunes on the Tide event in Tin...
Elke Louie unveils first single
Hailing from Gympie, emerging indie folk singer-songwriter Elke Louie releases her debut single, Killing Time, on Friday 7 November, the first glimpse from her...
We’re all haunted by curiosity’s call
Why are people so fixated on horror movies, ghost stories and being scared?
With no shortage of ghost stories surrounding Gympie’s historic buildings and places,...
Senior Citizens of the Year announced
Mary Devlin and Douglas Campbell have been named the 2025 Senior Citizens of the Year, recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Gympie community.
The...
Haunting history
As Halloween harrows ever near, it's best to share the knowledge that Gympie is truly a haunted place.
Over a century and a half old...
Grevillea Gardens fun
On Thursday 23 October, Blue Care Grevillea Gardens held a dementia awareness and fundraising Market Day as a part of the 2025 Blue Care...
Witch way to the train?
It was a terrifying night for train travellers as the Mary Valley Rattler’s Ghost Train pulled into the station on Saturday 25 October.
With scary...
New container refund depot opens
A new 10 cent Container Refund depot has opened its doors in north Gympie, offering locals an easy and rewarding way to recycle while...
Lake Alford – Gympie’s jewel
Major restoration works have given new life to one of Gympie’s favourite landmarks, Lake Alford.
Gympie Regional Council announced completion of the Lake Alford Park...
If not bullying, then what?
My grandson has attended Gympie High School for the last four years.
In all those years he has been teased, ridiculed, tormented, name called, intimidated,...
