Chaos on net zero
The federal Opposition is in chaos over the net zero carbon gas emissions target, despite having been adopted by both the Liberal and Labor...
Thin Blue Line meets Blue Suede Shoes
The Gympie Police Crime Prevention Unit received a rock-star reception at Grevillea Gardens Aged Care Facility last week, joining residents for a special dementia...
Carter’s drawing a fine line
A student from Kilkivan State School has been selected as one of the winners of the 2026 Farm Safety Calendar competition, announced as part...
Steph vying for REIQ Agency Support Person of the Year
Congratulations to Steph Downman from Century 21 At The Bay, who has been named as a finalist in the 2025 REIQ Awards for Excellence...
Coast gets $6.30M first bite, while Gympie waits
A $6.3 million health hub has opened on Sixth Avenue in Maroochydore, combining dental and breast screening services under one roof — a development...
Century 21 expansion
Paul, Rose and Steph Downman purchased Tin Can Bay’s Century 21 in July 2024 after working in the Tin Can Bay office since 2017.
They...
Man airlifted after bobcat injury
The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a man after a bobcat rolled over his leg on Friday 24 October.
The LifeFlight helicopter was tasked...
Birds of a feather disappear together
A large colony of ibis has mysteriously disappeared from Lake Alford in Gympie, sparking concern among local wildlife carers.
ANARRA Wildlife Rescue president Lesley Swift...
Crime figures wrong – ’human error’ say police
Police Minister Dan Purdie has admitted to providing state parliament with an unintentionally exaggerated assessment of the drop in Queensland youth crime.
He told state...
No ban on shark nets, drumlines: Perrett
The state government will continue to expand its shark control program, with nets currently at Rainbow Beach and Bundaberg, Fisheries Minister Tony Perrett has...
Quota couldn’t wait to make some noise for the hearing impaired
The Gympie Quota ladies were prematurely noisy for National Loud Shirt Day, wanting to get in early on the nationwide event to embrace making...
Stonking Stomp at Wolvi
The Wolvi Stomp, a boutique festival held in the foothills of Wolvi, is described by attendees as a celebration of good vibes, wonderful music,...
Footpaths for Range Rd will increase safety, advocate says
Gympie Regional Council announced footpath work started along Rifle Range Road and connecting roads on Monday, 19 January, on their social media page on...
