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Exhibit shows it pays to be a member

Creative Arts Gympie Region’s Members Exhibition is a diverse selection of work by artists of the Gympie region. From experimental ceramics, painting, drawing, jewellery...

Christmas miracle for Willow

In what is the ultimate Christmas feelgood story, PTSD Dogs Australia has collaborated with Precious Paws Animal Rescue (PPAR), both based on the Sunshine...

Lions pre-loved fashions roar, again

Lions Members and Volunteers at the “new” Gympie Lions Community Op Shop were busy moving in stock for the re-opening of the shop at...

Saving best for last

You have to head to the end of the alphabet to meet these adorable little orphans. Zena is a really pretty little ginger tabby with...

Power scheme go-ahead

Storage boost The Borumba Dam pumped hydroelectricity project is a big one, with thousands of jobs during a lengthy construction phase. That may just keep the...

Movie-star names for fabulous orphans

There are two new coastal orphans looking to make the tree change from the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge. Bella is a delightful 10 year old...

Volunteers are priceless

Recent statistics have revealed the proportion of Australians volunteering has declined since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic with close to one in four...

Vinnies’ good works brighten Christmas

Christmas time can be a tough time of year for those members of our community living close to the bread line. Ann Condon from St...

From on the land to selling it

From dairy farming to real estate, Kelvin and Ronnie Cochrane are throwing in the 3am milking sessions and switching things up in a big...

’Free TAFE, more uni places’

Free TAFE and more university places are among big skill-boosting policies for Wide Bay advanced by Labor federal election candidate Geoff Williams. In a wide-ranging...

Labor principles post Covid

“Decent jobs and housing“ are the big post-pandemic issues for working people in next year’s federal election, newly endorsed Labor candidate for Wide Bay,...

Mining change ‘alarming’

Gympie resident Petra Van Beek says people should be really concerned about the proposed changes to mining restrictions in and around Gympie as part...

Trainees to go wild again

Are you passionate about the environment and love working in the outdoors? Then get set to apply for the second intake of Certificate I...