200% spike: Region’s shocking rise in domestic violence
Domestic violence is a worsening issue in towns and communities across the Wide Bay and Burnett, new data has revealed, with domestic violence orders failing to deter repeat offenders.
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Violence, harassment, death threats: Deckhand’s reign of terror
A violent deckhand and would-be fishing boat skipper will spend Christmas behind bars after a Gympie court heard of his reign of terror that included violent attacks on three people.
Teen twins hold court among kings and queens of speed
The rising stars of the racetrack in Gympie are one big family, and it is that sense of community and the burning desire to compete and win that is producing these outstanding and emerging champions of motorsport.
Sneak peek: Calling finalists for Gympie’s top businesswomen
A Gympie networking co-ordinator is hosting an awards night of glitz, glam and girl power to celebrate women from local businesses, whether they be big or small.
100+ plants: Property owner busted with illegal crop
A 52-year-old man’s attempt to avoid an expensive medicinal prescription led to a collection of cannabis hidden in the bush near Gympie. See what it cost him.
Best of the best: 30 brightest young guns of Wide Bay
30 young men and women under the age of 30, from cities and towns across the region are making their mark on their communities, country and the world. Simply put, these are the best of the best.
Bypass tradie who pestered pub staff returns to harass police
A tradie working on the Bruce Hwy had a stare down with police after he was chased out of a country pub.
‘Severely frightened’ campers forced to cower in their tents
A regional court has been told of the night families camping at Rainbow Beach hid in fear after a drunk man started running amok.
Vote: Gympie’s most adorable toddlers of 2022
Proud parents throughout the Gympie region have nominated their little darlings in the quest to find our cutest toddler of the year. Now it’s time to vote in our poll.
Bruce Hwy traffic at standstill after Bells Bridge incident
North bound traffic on the Bruce Highway ground to a halt following an incident on the roundabout at Bells Bridge, north of Gympie.
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