Motivation to seek change
I was very upset to hear about the unfortunate events over the long Australia Day weekend involving the tragic death of a young Canadian...
State of emergency
A State of Emergency has developed for Gympie’s last surviving dance venue — the Long Flat Hall.
Age and infirmity have taken their toll and...
Open letter asks for hall help
Dear Residents
After close to ten years as secretary, I am sending out an SOS to the local community seeking volunteers to be a member...
Let’s Celebrate
It's a day to remember.
These days when we celebrate "Australia Day" on January 26th, we must remember those who came before.
This land has been...
National pride
On Monday, 26th of January 2026, we mark Australia Day, a day where we acknowledge our country’s past, recognise our achievements, and look forward...
Beyond ‘Bondi and beyond’
I read Rowena Amin’s passionate letter ‘Bondi and beyond’ (Gympie Today, Friday, 9 January) and agreed with much of what she had to say.
For...
Not yet dead in the water?
I was heartened to read Roslyn Barret’s letter (Gympie Today, 9 January), which was critical of the council’s fairly recent uninformed and ill-advised decision...
The fairy-tale life of a real character
With the 12-month anniversary approaching for the passing of my mother, Jo Jones, I wanted to share the story of her life, just as...
‘Leave problems at home’
"Australian Muslims in fear as Bondi backlash grows" - Are you joking?
Not all, but it was the radical imams that spewed out their hate...
Our Town
Gympie is one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regional centres, with its population projected to rise by 19 per cent by 2041.
The town’s appeal lies...
Intersection upgrade impresses
How about a big congrats to all the workers from Offlay Civil who put in the hard work to get this achievement (the intersections...
Aren’t we lucky?
Are we just lucky or what?
Surely we must be the luckiest people to be living in the safest part of the best country in...
Peek-A-Loo! List our loos for the Great Dunny Hunt
Listing our local loos can add them to the National Public Toilet Map, making our public conveniences much more, well, convenient, to more people.
The...
