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Region’s DV horror story

Gympie police and domestic violence support workers are alarmed at "horrifying statistics" showing a huge jump in breaches of Domestic Violence Orders. Shadow Child Protection...

Crowded field for Senate

A crowded field of Queensland candidates for the Senate has become public on social media, despite nominations still being open. Those thought to be running...

A life well lived

In 15 January, 1939, Clarice Magan was born in the Wondai Hospital. The day was so hot, the nurses had to fan her, because there...

70 years of wedded bliss

Merv and Irene Fraser were married on 12 April, 1952 in the St Patrick's Church in Albury, New South Wales. They had met, two years...

State raises fines in bid to curb road toll

The Queensland Government released its 10-year road safety strategy on Tuesday, outlining their approach to saving lives on Queensland Roads, which includes raising fines. Transport...

$1.8 million memorial win

It wasn't the biggest cheque ever involved in a big cheque presentation, but the $1.8 million it represented for Gympie veterans was the big...

Joint effort for homeless

It was smiles all round at Gympie Caravan Park on Tuesday, when Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch and Gympie mayor Glen Hartwig announced a $10.5...

Blue the hue to aspire to

Despite overcast, showery conditions, the contestants were sunny in the Fashions on the Field competition at the Gympie Turf Club on Saturday. Sapphire and azure...

Punters all smiles at the track

After suffering recent flood damage, the Gympie Turf Club welcomed back patrons to the newly repaired track for the La Mode 100 Club Cup...

No help for housing crisis in Budget

The Federal Government’s failure to invest in additional social and affordable housing in the Budget will worsen the housing crisis for low to middle...

$1.3M pay day for Gympie council

Gympie Regional Council stands to gain a further $1.3M under a $500 million funding boost which will see more road and community infrastructure projects...

Election deadlines loom

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has fired the starter's gun for the 2022 federal election, setting in motion the nation's most significant recurring logistical and...

Anglers hook big prizes for clubhouse raffle

The Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers (RBAA) are lucky to have some of the region’s most generous local businesses backing their annual fundraiser. The support...