‘Duckponds’ diseased
Four cygnets from Gympie's Lake Alford "Duckponds" are currently being treated for botulism on the Sunshine Coast.
Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue President Helen Powers...
Yachtie’s in doghouse over prohibited pups
Two people who moored their yacht in waters off K’gari (Fraser Island) are facing possible fines after a woman exercised two domestic dogs on...
beach traffic
As with most things we do these days, plans to preserve and yet exploit the Great Sandy National Park are a comedy of disorganisation.
Perhaps...
Remembrance and hope
Remembrance Day commemorations across Gympie region on Friday (11 November) included an RSL call for new recognition of the courage of civilians in war,...
Strategy Guy to give brekkie talk
The Gympie Chamber of Commerce will have John Hale, ‘The Strategy Guy’ as their November Business Breakfast guest speaker.
John is a Motivational Speaker,...
STEM not just for boys
There are an estimated 18,765 primary school children in the Wide Bay Burnett region who may be considering a career in STEM (Science, Technology,...
Giving Tree ready to receive gifts
Gympie Big W is bringing back the Giving Tree initiative to support families in need and help spread joy this Christmas.
The initiative was launched...
Road rage over no-man’s land
Lex K says the road outside his home is a no-man's land and no-one wants to take responsibility for it's upkeep.
Lex, who is a...
Report shows market cooling in Gympie, Coast
Gympie suburb, Araluen, is one of 20 identified as the top 20 housing markets around Queensland that have seen their days-on-market increase, while still...
Alliance aims to battle pests across regions
"The impact of invasive species on agricultural productivity, the environment and social amenity are well documented, so too are the negative implications, these have...
New delicacy comes to Murgon
Come and sample some Wagyu steak: grown in Australia, graded in Japan.
The Phat Wag butcher retail outlet will be launching at Murgon from 10am...
Remembering the nurses
Again this week as Remembrance Day is Friday 11 November, I thought we should look at some more nurses.
Gympie had its fair share...
Showgirl cent auction success
The organiser of a cent auction in aid of the Gympie Showgirls and Rural Ambassadors for 2026 has hailed the auction night a resounding...
