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Scott KovacevicSenior Journalist

Scott Kovacevic is a senior journalist, graduating with honours from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre, a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours and a Master of Arts in Journalism. He now specialises in business, property and council reporting. Scott has played a pivotal role in exposing the devastating impact of collapsed businesses such as Stirling Homes and Ri-Con on local sub contractors and suppliers, helping put pressure on our lawmakers to change the law and give small businesses like our local subcontractors more protection. His analysis and investigative reporting on the Gympie Regional Council leading up to and following the 2020 local government election was relentless and illuminating, bringing about a shift in local politics that Scott continues to follow closely and report on.

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Police & Courts

Jaleila Peters pleaded guilty at Gympie District Court on Friday, May 2, 2025 to trafficking dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing items used in the commission of a crime, receiving property obtained by drug trafficking, and possessing drug utensils.

Pregnant teen’s illegal answer to cost-of-living crisis

A young Qld mother has landed in hot water after putting her business skills to illegal use in an effort to stay afloat amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Member for Wide Bay Llew O'Brien and wife Sharon voting at Chatsworth.

Wide Bay votes: O’Brien retains seat despite swing against LNP

Incumbent Llew O’Brien has been returned in Wide Bay, despite a swing of almost 5% against him and the LNP.

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There are seven candidates this election, including (in ballot paper order) Kirsti Kenningale (Family First), Elliott Chalmers (Labor), Chad Burgess (Pauline Hansonâs One Nation), Llew OâBrien (LNP), Casey Iddon (Independent), Emma Buhse (Greens), and Gabrial Pennicott (Trumpet of Patriots).

Live results from Wide Bay federal election

Wide Bay voters will today decide who will represent them in the federal government for the next four years. Follow live results here.

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LNP Wide Bay candidate Llew O'Brien and his wife Sharon on election day, May 3, 2025.

‘Quieter’: Wide Bay candidates’ fight to end despite heavy early vote

Wide Bay election candidates have continued to fight for votes right to the deadline even with official figures showing about half of the electorate had its say ahead of election day.

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Police & Courts

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NAMED: Mechanic caught dealing meth to girlfriend

A Gympie mechanic has landed in court after his drug-dealing former girlfriend was busted by police, revealing his own illegal activities.

Police & Courts

Generic image. Silhouette of a man (parent of) a sex abuse victim in an office. wrongly accused of touching young girl. Child sexual abuse. sex crime incest paedophilia.

‘Like a game’: Qld dad violates own daughter, then tries to flee the state

A Qld’s dad’s horrific sexual offending against his own daughter was finally revealed when she ran away from home.

A Gympie man has been left outraged at the actions of hoons who have desecrated a regional cemetery and destroyed grave stones, including those of his parents. April 28, 2025.

‘Low life w—–s’: Hoons’ shocking act in sacred place

A Qld man has been left outraged at the actions of hoons who have desecrated a regional cemetery and destroyed grave stones, including those of his parents.

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Police & Courts

A Gympie region man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after being found guilty of digitally raping and molesting a teenage girl while she played video games with his older brother.

How a girl’s secret diary uncovered her ‘brazen’ sexual abuser

A Qld man has been found guilty by a jury of digitally raping and molesting a teenage girl while she played video games with his older brother.

Police & Courts

Gympie tradie Aaron Dion Densley, 40, was foiled while attempting to steal a .22 rifle from Owen Guns in October 2024.

Gun shop staff fight ‘delusional’ tradie as he tries to steal rifle

A tradesman who tried to steal a .22 rifle from a well known Queensland gun store claimed he needed it because his friend had been raped.

Police & Courts

Michelle Antionette Kinchington pleaded guilty at Gympie Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 to stalking and fraud over her conduct in a dispute with her victim, who was renting a room at her home.

Aged care worker sells disabled tenant’s belongings on Facebook

An aged care worker who landed in court after first stalking her tenant and then selling his belongings on Facebook has said she thought she was exercising her right to free speech.

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