’Mega-hydro’ – 2000 jobs in ’our Snowy’
Imbil will get first go at public consultation next week on a Borumba Dam “mega energy project“ claimed to be comparable to the Snowy...
Virus coming ’ready or not’
“Everyone will be exposed to Covid - and soon,“ visiting Cabinet minister Mark Bailey warned in Gympie this week.
This made it vital for regions...
New tower means message will get through
Member for Wide Bay, Llew O'Brien says a new Optus tower at Cootharaba will boost connectivity for 642 homes and businesses, supporting increased demand...
Support for diabetics
Wide Bay MP Llew O'Brien says a new 10-year plan will bring better care and support for people living with all forms of diabetes.
Mr...
Colourful conclusion to racing season
Punters were dressed to the nines to bid farewell to the 2021 racing season at Gympie’s final meet last weekend.
There was no theme so...
$18m to replace bridge
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey says design is progressing to replace the 87-year-old Six Mile Creek timber bridge on Pomona-Kin Kin...
Formals feature is coming…
This year’s school formals were held slightly differently this year, pushing our formals feature date back a week later than usual.
Never fear though,...
Become a Chamber member
A small but dedicated group of business owners attended the November Rainbow Beach Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club.
The...
Stories by Mee
Nicky Mee is excited to have published her first book called Stories by Mee, a children’s picture book series.
The book ‘Hooroo, ta-ta,...
Seniors Expo a success
The Cooloola Seniors Expo held at the Cooloola Coast Bowls Club in Tin Can Bay last week attracted over three hundred people who enjoyed...
Thundercats not popular at DI lagoon
Locals and tourists watched nervously last weekend as a line of Thundercats and jet skis made their way along the beach from Rainbow Beach...
A boost for the ladies
Ladies Day 2022 Rainbow Beach now has a major sponsor thanks to Michelle Agnew from Century 21 Platinum Agents.
The event is on next year...
Senior Citizens of the Year announced
Mary Devlin and Douglas Campbell have been named the 2025 Senior Citizens of the Year, recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Gympie community.
The...
