Tag: Gympie Flows Forward
Call for flood warning gauges
Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington has made a further plea to have flood warning gauges installed along the flood prone Boonara-Nangur Creek system in...
Equipped for pet and people flood rescues
LifeFlight Australia’s helicopter crews are well known for saving human lives but now they have the capability to safely rescue beloved, furry family members...
Gympie forefront of restoration effort
RACQ Foundation volunteers descended on Gympie during National Volunteer Week to restore community hubs and boost resilience to restore the region after last year’s...
Combined approach prepares for future disasters
Three organisations have combined to better support the community during natural disasters like the devasting floods of January and February of last year.
The State...
Infamous pothole plugged
Another flood recovery win under Gympie Regional Council’s belt is the much-anticipated Maudsley Street Flood Betterment Project which was recently completed.
Maudsley Street suffered significant...
New round of funding opens
Gympie region community groups, sporting organisations and the like impacted by flood events in 2021-2022 will be able to share in up to $16.7...
Flood study identifies recovery challenges
The experiences of people affected by the extreme floods in Gympie in 2022 are helping provide vital insights on preparedness, response and the early...
Flood artwork auction benefits MRCCC
The successful bidder for the silent auction as part of ‘22|96 Receding’ was announced last week after the multi-faceted art exhibition drew to a...
Post flood expedition reveals threatened species and ancient artifacts
A 10-day, 150km scientific and cultural expedition along the Mary River has documented flood impacts and endangered species, and uncovered ancient Aboriginal artefacts.
Conducted in...
Disabled and vulnerable urged to be ready
Disaster prep for the vulnerable
Gympie region people wanting their say in disaster preparations and recovery strategies for vulnerable communities, including those with disabilities, have...
Hidden scars remain in the community, long after the waters recede
Long after the waters have receded, there are scars that remain in the community, ones that are not easily recognised - in fact, many...
Indoor bowls fights back from floods
When their insurance company left them high and decidedly soggy after the floods last year, the Gympie Indoor Bowls Committee were scratching their heads...
Crash occurs on detour around fatal Glenwood collision
A second crash has occurred on the detour around a fatal collision that happened on the Bruce Highway at Glenwood on Friday morning.
The initial...
