Open was a blast
It’s done and dusted now— but what a blast it was - the Australian Tennis Open for 2025.
First of all the standard of play...
I’m impressed with the dress
When I first moved to here, 35 years ago, I remember seeing a postcard for Gympie on a revolving rack in Patrick's Newsagency.
It was...
Council and infrastructure
What is the Gympie Regional Council (GRC) doing about building Gympie up as a destination to attract visitors to our region?
The presence of travelers...
The past is the future
I wish the Gympie and District Historical Society success in their David and Goliath contest with the council over the proposed demolition of the...
Save Imbil’s railway bridge
Ralph Richardson, president of the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum committee accuses Gympie Regional Council of neglecting to repair the gantry at the...
Friends not food
There seems to be a theme this week as dangerous animals lurk around the region.
Crocodiles, sharks, or dangerous dogs leaving many scared to go...
Where is the market?
Tony Perret's vision of $30 million of agricultural production (GT 24/1/25) may sound good, but in the absence of viable paying markets, it could...
Middle-Eastern turmoil
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the Arab heads of state to take in refugees from Gaza: the entire civilian population, if possible.
But in...
Our history matters
I'm disappointed.
Not everyone values history, and some see looking backward as a barrier to moving forward.
But I have to say, I'm cheesed off at...
A cut above…
I would like to say a huge thank you to the guys and girls who look after the grounds around Gympie.
It certainly is...
Aussie Day – reflect and be proud
On the 26th of January 2025 we mark Australia Day, a day where we acknowledge our country’s past, recognise our achievements, and look forward...
Reach out if you need help
With the start of a new year, 2025 offers us a chance to reflect on the year that has passed, and also look forward...
What’s on around the region
Although most of these activities are for adults, we’ve added kid-friendly, free activities around the region. These are denoted by asterisks beside the title...
