First Nation’s maestro honoured
A singer, songwriter and music producer dedicated to increasing First Nations music education, skills and appreciation became a USC Honorary Senior Fellow recently.
Uncle Kev...
Celebrating 60
Happy Birthday to Carolyn Simpson, who celebrated her 60th birthday on 5 September at the family home in Rainbow Beach.
Surrounded by the great loves...
Flavours of Florida a winner at Carlo Point
Looking for a way to ensure your dining experience is that perfect mix of quality, ambience, and price?
The already super popular Quay Carlo Rainbow...
State silver for Sienna
For a small school, Tin Can Bay has brought home more gold than its bigger rivals, thanks largely to the dedication of the dynamic...
Coast gets $100K in grants
The Coast has nabbed the lion's share of the nearly $120,000 worth of Gambling Community Benefit Fund awarded to Gympie region associations in the...
The Rag-Tag Railway
Gympie man John Hermann's love of all things steam continues in this story about the Rag-Tag Railway in New South Wales.
There were many things...
Gallery shines light on High kids
During the month of October, the Gympie Regional Gallery is set to have two exciting exhibitions; ‘Mary Valley Alive’ and the annual ‘Hi-Artworks’.
Opening yesterday,...
Itching for stitching expo
“Grandma’s 80-year-old quilt stands as much chance of winning as Aunty Mabel’s brand new table runner,“ said organiser of the Mary Valley Quilt Exhibition,...
Craft, music and family were Joyce’s passions
Joyce Amelda Taylor was born on 3 October 1931 to Mary Ellen Olive and James Lancelot Taylor.
She grew up around Eumundi and Murgon on...
Keep dogs leashed… and pick up their doo doos
School holidays are in full swing and it’s great to see families out and about enjoying what the Cooloola Coast has to offer. With...
Airing Dirty Laundry
Gympie was cabaret central last weekend with the only performance of Dirty Laundry (Briefs International) at the Pavilion on Saturday night.
The company presented a...
Markets on this weekend
If you’re on the lookout for a bargain or two, check out the markets tomorrow, Saturday 2 October, in the Widgee Memorial Hall. ...
Weather looms over holiday plans
As residents and visitors prepare to embark on their favourite summer road trips and visit their favourite camping spots around the Gympie region, the...
