Tag: News
Kilkivan power struggle
Kilkivan anti-powerline activists have welcomed the sudden conversion of federal Labor minister Catherine King to their side of the renewable electricity debate.
The federal Transport...
Mel meets saviours
Gympie woman Mel Liebentanz's life changed forever just before 7pm on Thursday, 3 June, 2021, and it very nearly ended.
But, thanks to the crew...
Step back in time for free moving screening
Join locals, tourists, surfers and seventies lovers for a free screening of the classic surfing movie Morning of the Earth.
This famous movie will be...
14TH EDITION OF HEART OF GOLD INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO GYMPIE
Gympie is gearing up for its annual cinematic extravaganza as the Heart of Gold
International Short Film Festival (Heart of Gold) makes its triumphant return...
Police crackdown on gang crime
Taskforce Maxima has charged 18 people with 84 offences as part of Operation Victor Median, a targeted campaign disrupting illegal activities linked to outlaw...
Carers on frontline of Dementia care
Currently there are 28,650 people with younger onset Dementia according to Dementia Australia affecting Australians under the age of 65 which is expected to...
Fostering forensic change
Recommendations by the Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing have led to an additional $94.5 million in funding to reform forensic DNA testing...
Help for Parkinson’s sufferers
On Monday 11 September, there was a good turn out with 22 people attending the Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting.
The guest speaker was...
Beautiful Bippy and gorgeous Gracie
Beautiful Bippy and gorgeous Gracie are two lovely ladies keen to meet their new families.
At one years old, Bippy is beautiful yet quirky.
She entered...
Vets urged to apply for award
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging Vietnam veterans to apply for the Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration that acknowledges the...
Dive into Mary River Month
World Rivers Day on Sunday, 24 September, heralded the start of Mary River Month to celebrate the Mary Catchment with events right through to...
Assistance high but rents higher
From Wednesday, 20 September, the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance for singles is increasing by $27.60 to $184.80 a fortnight and the payment...