A Woggling good time
This year’s Scout Camping competition in the Gympie Showgrounds saw the coveted Kiwi Woggle trophy return to home base.
Congratulations to Centenary Gympie’s “Eagle...
Leisure time a serious business
The serious business of other people's relaxation is the subject of a Gympie Chamber of Commerce Tourism Industry Forum, to be held next Wednesday...
Luck has its say on poll
The ALP will not have the luck of the draw in the upcoming federal election, after the random order of candidates was announced by...
Punters start by backing Labor
Early betting markets are strongly favouring a Labor win in the 21 May election, according to odds published on Monday by online bookmaker Sportsbet.
But...
Mozzie menace still a threat
State and federal biosecurity authorities are alerting Gympie region pig and horse owners to be vigilant for Japanese encephalitis virus.
The virus is spread by...
MEGA GALLERY: Thousands commemorate our ANZACs
From Goomeri to Rainbow Beach, Miva to Kandanga, thousands of locals braved the uncertain weather to pay tribute to our service men and women,...
Whatever happened to Bill?
The family of one of Gympie’s diggers waited more than a year to find out the fate of their seriously wounded son at Gallipolli,...
’The hail of bullets was simply awful…’
A letter to ’Dear Vera’ from Gympie man Ray Baker graphically details the most famous episode in Australia’s wartime history - the landings at...
Ancient quilt ’state-of-the-art’
Now on view at the Gympie Regional Gallery ‘SOTA22 - State of the Art 2022’ is a highly regarded annual collection of textile works...
Govt probes Lake Poona plan
The state government is investigating the planned eco-tourism development of the Cooloola Naitonal Park, including Double Island Point and Lake Poona, near Rainbow Beach.
Environment...
$250K lifeline for Noosa koalas
Noosa’s koalas are set to benefit from $249,985 for Noosa and District Landcare, with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O'Brien announcing funding through...
A great start to life
Two wee babies, just starting on their life’s journey, are looking for a stable home this week.
Jimmi is a 14 week old Cattle cross...
Rally drivers carve up the forest in a different way
Three rising stars of the Australian Rally Championships swapped the roar of engines for the quiet hum of woodworking tools during a special visit...
