Rattling to the future
It is at last grow-up time for the Rattler Railway Company, as Gympie Regional Council formally kicks it out of the nest.
The Rattler, a...
Crisis for youth coming
I believe the Gympie region is about to face one of its biggest shifts in our community since the beginning of the pandemic.
Traditionally,...
What about my heritage?
Eliza Fraser was shipwrecked on Fraser Island (K'Gari) on 22 May, 1836, and was taken in by the Badtjalla people.
Why have we renamed it...
Nuclear not an option, Llew.
On the 29th of May 2023, our local member demonstrated yet again that he fails to understand the importance and the reasoning behind the...
‘Yes’ vote is a significant gesture
First Nation’s people are asking us to allow them a ‘voice’.
Later this year, the people of Australia have the opportunity to support...
New trends hard to swallow
It is getting hard for us old people to relate to modern trends.
We used to believe that you could say almost anything provided that...
Who have local landowners upset in TMR?
Property Rights Australia (PRA) has been advised that signage displaying anti-Powerlink messages have been removed in Kilkivan.
I have significant concerns regarding the development...
No free tickets
I recently read about a Ponzi scheme on mobile phones.
For younger folks there is one old saying that is still true - "If it's...
Tesla was on the right track
I would like to express my thanks to Gail Godwin for her interesting and informative letter in Gympie Today (18 May).
A man named David...
Solar and wind are not the only ways
I would like to address John Hermann's letter (12/5/23) and add a bit more to the conversation.
I understand his concerns on energy production....
Amused by the Voice Debate
I am amused by the Voice Debate.
It's all nice and touchy feely to support the Voice.
But one little problem - if the Voice referendum...
Why the secrecy around the Rattler?
When public money is spent, there must be accountability for the money and for the decisions made.
The heritage steam train has received many millions...
Crabbing season strong
It's with sarcasm that you can say that there has been very very ordinary weather lately for the region.
Just when it was thought...
