Fast facts on coal
The problem with the internet and many claims resulting from it is that almost anything is claimed as a "Fact".
Fortunately, the answers are...
Have you noticed
Have you noticed the blatant disregard our Prime Minister and his party has for our Australian national flag.
He always has the aboriginal flag displayed...
Did the Portuguese inspire Cook?
Now may be a good opportunity to reflect upon a story of Australia's discovery that is not so well known.
In 1977, Souvenir...
Council needs to lay out the welcome mat
Today as I was driving south out of Gympie I saw nine (9) caravans on the road before I reached the Bunnings turn-off.
Also...
Speak up
I applaud L. Pethick for his opinion in the Gympie Today.
I am in despair at how our Government is allowing thousands and thousands of...
Grateful for the kindness of strangers
On Friday, 22 December, just after midday, I tripped and fell on uneven pavers outside the Good Price Pharmacy (in Mary Street, Gympie)....
Change your mind, not Australia
What is happening to our country and being an Australian?
Our Government is hell-bent on diluting what was once known as an Australian.
One would be...
Councillor hits back
I was bemused on reading an article by Lee McCarthy in the 8 December issue on page 23 entitled ‘Councillor Eyes a Switch.’
While...
Something to think about ahead of the election
An election is in the air.
Free child care, one million new Queenslanders, more schools, parks sports grounds etc, etc, etc.
And now, the Premier...
Breaking Point
As Christmas fast approaches, so will the point of crisis for many people struggling to make ends meet.
Christmas is the busiest time of year...
Harm of net fishing bans will be widespread
Claims that banning commercial net fishing is necessary to protect the Great Barrier Reef and tourism jobs ignores the human cost of unnecessary and...
Heartfelt thanks
A sincere thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Gympie Hospital for their excellent care.
- H Twikler,
Veteran
A plea for plain English
This is a story of politics and bureaucracy that has nothing to do with the federal election.
It probably was slightly relevant to the state...
