MEGA GALLERY: Thousands commemorate our ANZACs
From Goomeri to Rainbow Beach, Miva to Kandanga, thousands of locals braved the uncertain weather to pay tribute to our service men and women,...
Whatever happened to Bill?
The family of one of Gympie’s diggers waited more than a year to find out the fate of their seriously wounded son at Gallipolli,...
’The hail of bullets was simply awful…’
A letter to ’Dear Vera’ from Gympie man Ray Baker graphically details the most famous episode in Australia’s wartime history - the landings at...
Ancient quilt ’state-of-the-art’
Now on view at the Gympie Regional Gallery ‘SOTA22 - State of the Art 2022’ is a highly regarded annual collection of textile works...
Govt probes Lake Poona plan
The state government is investigating the planned eco-tourism development of the Cooloola Naitonal Park, including Double Island Point and Lake Poona, near Rainbow Beach.
Environment...
$250K lifeline for Noosa koalas
Noosa’s koalas are set to benefit from $249,985 for Noosa and District Landcare, with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O'Brien announcing funding through...
A great start to life
Two wee babies, just starting on their life’s journey, are looking for a stable home this week.
Jimmi is a 14 week old Cattle cross...
Too many issues
Gympie region people have more than their fair share of issues to consider, act on and vote about.
So did the Anzacs, the people we...
Aussie Values candidate named
With the federal election on 21 May tipped to be the tightest race yet, candidates are stepping forward to run.
Newly announced candidate Daniel Williams...
New job finders hit the market
“I’m pleased to announce that we will deliver Workforce Australia services from 1 July, which will include offices in Gympie and Maroochydore. This will...
Tiny town to hold march for Anzac Day
Anzac Day in Woolooga this year will be very special - with a march as well as the very popular and personal annual service...
Govt overrules Covid liberty concerns
The Queensland Government has ignored human rights and civil liberties concerns in extending its emergency Covid powers for another six months, after heated debate...
RoboDoc, Da Vinci cuts surgery risks and recovery times
A high-tech surgical robot, which has helped 100 Sunshine Coast Health patients get home and back on their feet faster, is now being used...
