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Most dangerous second-hand cars revealed

RACQ has revealed more than 120 potentially deadly vehicle models were being sold in Queensland’s booming used-car market, prompting a warning for buyers to...

Covid prompts progress for USC

Big Covid-linked changes are re-shaping the student experience at Gympie’s most important tertiary education provider, the University of the Sunshine Coast. But the shift to...

Borumba ’battery’ plan doubt

Serious practical issues confront a state government plan to turn Borumba Dam into a hydro-electric “battery“ for southeast Queensland, Mary Valley resident Bob Fredman...

Gympie’s top seniors named

Congratulations to both Yvonne Nipperess and Ian McKay, who were awarded the Gympie region’s 2021 Senior Citizen of the Year Award winners. Ms Nipperess and...

Big break for rural businesses

A bush business-centred marketplace hub has launched a nationwide competition for budding rural entrepreneurs, with big prizes up for grabs for those hoping to...

Keeping up with Camera Club

The Gympie Camera Club has been busy organizing the running of the Tewantin Shield Photography Competition 2021. Clubs involved from Peninsula North Brisbane through...

Endurance riding returns to Widgee

Widgee Endurance Ride returns in style to equestrian calendar, as ERLE LEVEY reports. They came by horse float and gooseneck trailers. Some even walked their...

John’s commitment goes on

John Kennedy is almost part of the furniture at LifeFlight Rescue, and the aircrew officer enjoys everything about being part of this organisation. John’s is...

Glenda celebrates 70 with family

Glenda Mick celebrated her 70th birthday surrounded by friends, family and lots of love at Rainbow Beach on the weekend. Loving nothing more than...

Wishlist Centre takes strain off struggling families

The pain of seeing a loved one suffer through a potentially terminal illness in hospital already takes a huge toll on families, add the...

Fresh produce to stay cool

Long sunny days are here and the warmer weather means it’s time to start heading outside for barbeques, picnics, and pool parties. It’s important...

Gympie schools go solar

Solar panel installations across Queensland state schools are ramping up, with more than 2100 panels already installed at schools across the Gympie and South...

Period poverty revealed

Data from Share the Dignity’s new Dignity Map has revealed that 55 per cent of Gympie women have missed work, 66 per cent have...