Tag: Features
Rural areas show later diagnosis
Women over the age of 50 are at a higher risk of breast cancer, and during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, both women...
Access the best breast care
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) wants to take the opportunity to shine a light on what best breast...
Be breast aware
October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Data from the Cancer Council Queensland shows that breast cancer diagnosis rates are increasing, and...
Gympie’s prostate cancer stats alarming
One man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every day of the year in the Gympie region.
It’s the most common cancer diagnosed among all men...
Comp to put spring in your step
The Springtime Competition is on again and over the next four week’s local businesses, Bevan’s Small Engine Repairs, Tom Grady Rural Merchandise, Gold City...
120 years serving the community
Next week the Gympie Ambulance Service turns 120, but if the Gympie Mayor in 1902 (Alderman DC Dowling) had had his way, that wouldn’t...
Super ‘Supers’ steer Gympie through changes
Ron Lawrence always knew he had big shoes to fill, taking on the role of Superintendent from the retiring Lewis Dean in 1969.
But his...
Strange days indeed!
Over 120 years, there were plenty of memorable events, both for good and bad reasons for the staff of the Gympie ambulance service.
One of...
Lew’s lifetime of service
Gympie’s second Superintendent, Lewis Harder Dean served for a record 47 years in the role, which, we believe is a world record.
But that is...
Premier delays school opening
Last week, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the start of the 2022 school year in Queensland will move from Monday 24 January to Monday...
Carols will delight
Warm up your vocal chords for the Christmas in the Park celebrations tomorrow night.
The special festive season Combined Churches event has been two years...
Countdown to Christmas in the Park
Christmas in the Park is only two weeks away.
With the exception of last year due to Covid, the Christmas in the Park event has...
Free cuppa to promote inclusiveness
The Cancer Council fundraiser Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is on Thursday, 23 May and brings together community groups, families, and loved ones to...
