Funding seeks to reduce suicide rates
A new round of grants for suicide prevention projects, to help reduce the region’s suicide rate towards zero, has just been announced.
Federal MP, Llew...
Feds to form DFV Commission
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O'Brien has welcomed the establishment of a commission into domestic, family and sexual violence.
The government has pledged $22.4...
Truck safety ideas will be rewarded
Local community and industry groups are encouraged to apply for a share of $5.6 million for initiatives that will deliver safety improvements across Australia’s...
Arthur sisters shine
Volleyball superstar sisters Sienna and Keira Arthur are again showing the talent the region produces with selection in the Queensland Volleyball squad.
Both sisters compete...
Living beside the nightmare house
Being a popular tourist destination, the Cooloola Coast, similar to Noosa and Byron Bay have to balance the needs of tourists and those of...
HQ managing timber in region
Those who have seen the Toolara Forestry operating over many years along the Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach Roads, know that sections of...
Straight talk needed
It is a sad reflection on the unevolved nature of Australian political debate that people concerned about state government vaccination mandates are being confused...
The challenge ahead
The Cooloola Coast’s biggest cash magnet - its tourism and hospitality sector - faces a challenging Christmas season, with sudden changes in Covid rules...
Death by millimetres
“I really don’t want to have to deal with it,“ said owner of Gympie Cinemas, Paul McKeown.
He’s angry that the unvaccinated mandate rules coming...
Gympie ARC off the boil
Gympie doesn't need a hydro-therapy pool.
At least that's what lobbyists for the inclusion of one on the plans for the Gympie Aquatic and Recreation...
Carols will delight
Warm up your vocal chords for the Christmas in the Park celebrations tomorrow night.
The special festive season Combined Churches event has been two years...
Stunning mural updates tired corner
James Ellis has been changing the landscape of Rainbow Beach lately with his stunning murals and this is his latest work of art.
This...
Witness off to the city
Local horse Primary Witness is now in the running to win $200k at the Brisbane Racing Club in December after its win in the...
