Tag: News
Dam plan to energise Gympie forum
The Borumba Dam pumped hydro electricity project will be a prominent part of today's state Cabinet Regional Community Forum in Gympie.
State Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman...
‘Take a chance’ to stop violence
Rural Communities Minister Mark Furner says the risk of sunstroke was well worth it, when he shaved his head to promote action against domestic...
Bogged farmer dies
A 95-year-old Queensland farmer has died in hospital after being trapped in mud for two days after falling when his tractor became bogged, AAP...
Sign up to be better informed during disasters
Gympie Regional Council recently launched their new Opt-in Disaster Alert service.
The service sends weather alerts and river height details directly to those who opt...
Tassie Lions spread the love
The Forth Valley Lions Club in Tasmania has made a donation of $1000 to Gympie Medical Transport after hearing of the damage to its...
‘Duckponds’ diseased
Four cygnets from Gympie's Lake Alford "Duckponds" are currently being treated for botulism on the Sunshine Coast.
Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue President Helen Powers...
Yachtie’s in doghouse over prohibited pups
Two people who moored their yacht in waters off K’gari (Fraser Island) are facing possible fines after a woman exercised two domestic dogs on...
beach traffic
As with most things we do these days, plans to preserve and yet exploit the Great Sandy National Park are a comedy of disorganisation.
Perhaps...
Remembrance and hope
Remembrance Day commemorations across Gympie region on Friday (11 November) included an RSL call for new recognition of the courage of civilians in war,...
STEM not just for boys
There are an estimated 18,765 primary school children in the Wide Bay Burnett region who may be considering a career in STEM (Science, Technology,...
Giving Tree ready to receive gifts
Gympie Big W is bringing back the Giving Tree initiative to support families in need and help spread joy this Christmas.
The initiative was launched...
Road rage over no-man’s land
Lex K says the road outside his home is a no-man's land and no-one wants to take responsibility for it's upkeep.
Lex, who is a...
News snippets from across the region over the past week
House fire
Three patients were assessed for smoke inhalation following a house fire on Wonga Court, Lower Wonga, at 11.46pm on Sunday, 29 March. All...
