Danny’s Heart in art
Colour, movement, exquisite detail - these are all hallmarks of acclaimed local artist, Danny Bickmore.
His first solo exhibition at the Gympie Regional Gallery, called...
120 years serving the community
Next week the Gympie Ambulance Service turns 120, but if the Gympie Mayor in 1902 (Alderman DC Dowling) had had his way, that wouldn’t...
Cars a big child safety threat
Tiaro police were joined by colleagues from the Maryborough Crime Prevention Office when they visited students at Gunalda, Theebine and Glenwood State Schools on...
Gympie Tip’s unscheduled burn-off
Green waste at the Bonnick Road Refuse Centre caught alight overnight on Wednesday, 7 September, with eight fire-crews from the Gympie station of the...
Road safety messages around the region
Members of the Gympie Patrol Group went out into the region to spread the message for Queensland Road Safety Week 2022 between Monday, 22...
Super ‘Supers’ steer Gympie through changes
Ron Lawrence always knew he had big shoes to fill, taking on the role of Superintendent from the retiring Lewis Dean in 1969.
But his...
Strange days indeed!
Over 120 years, there were plenty of memorable events, both for good and bad reasons for the staff of the Gympie ambulance service.
One of...
Solar farm shock
High voltage safety concerns have emerged at the Woolooga solar farm project, including claims of unapproved and potentially lethal power supply cabling.
But Industrial Relations...
Police ‘fail’ on gun law claim
The Queensland Weapons Licensing Branch has been underperforming to the point where police themselves are breaking the gun laws they are supposed to uphold,...
Heartbreaking end to month long search
It is believed that local man Tarci Carey's remains have been found.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner after a body was located...
Gympie News in brief
Stolen trailer
Between Wednesday, 27 July and Wednesday, 31 August, a homemade box trailer was stolen from the Burnett Highway, Barambah (Goomeri division).
The trailer is...
Lew’s lifetime of service
Gympie’s second Superintendent, Lewis Harder Dean served for a record 47 years in the role, which, we believe is a world record.
But that is...
Kids encouraged to Play On for Round Two
Gympie kids are being encouraged to be active with Round 2 of the Play On! Sports Vouchers program opening on Thursday, 29 January. ...
