NewsBite

Our Journalists

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.

Scott Kovacevic

Latest

The election clash between Wide Bay LNP MP Llew OâBrien and Independent Casey Iddon has continued in the wake of Mr OâBrienâs victory with the former candidate firing back at attacks on his campaign.

‘Vile’ and ‘venom’: Wide Bay election clash rolls on after vote

The election clash between Wide Bay LNP MP Llew O’Brien and Independent Casey Iddon has continued in the wake of Mr O’Brien’s victory.

0

Police & Courts

Glenwood agent Kathleen Madgwick (inset) won the order plus $439.75 in expenses in September 2023 when the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal found Cooloola Waters Holdings (manager Nicole McCullen and director Gary Simonite) had failed to pay her two commissions.

Retirement village fights $22k bill to former estate agent

The owners of a retirement company ordered to pay a former agent tens of thousands of dollars for her role in two unit sales has asked Qld’s industry watchdog to throw the decision out.

Hundreds of mourners ignored the rain to say goodbye to beloved motocross rider Joel Evans (inset) following his devastating death while racing in South Australia in April. The service was held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

‘He lived a truly epic life:’ Heartbreaking farewell for beloved Qld motocross rider

Hundreds of mourners ignored the rain to say farewell talented motocross rider Joel Evans after his devastating death while competing interstate.

0

The Gympie council (CEO Rovert Jennings pictured) is under orders to fix the cityâs ageing dump after Qld govt investigators found several environmental breaches at the site, including in its newly built $4 million dollar eastern expansion.

Council lands in hot water over ‘contaminated’ dump run-off

The Gympie council is under orders to fix the city’s ageing dump after Qld govt investigators found several environmental breaches at the site, including in its newly built $4m dollar eastern expansion.

0

Queensland Ambulance Service Paramedics.

Man suffers ‘significant’ injury after crash near Qld tourist town

Emergency crews have been called to a serious crash west of Gympie.

0

Police & Courts

Investigations are continuing after an incident where multiple shots were fired in Coles Creek this afternoon, May 9. Police were called just after 12.15pm to reports shots were fired towards the Bruce Highway, adjacent to Maher Road. Investigations have shown two people were target shooting on private property on Maher Road, however impacted members of the public nearby resulting in police being called. No one has been physically injured as a result of the incident. There is no ongoing threat to the public. A man and woman are assisting police with their inquiries. Picture 7News

New details emerge after target shooting shuts down Bruce Hwy

Police are investigating after a near-two hour shutdown of the Bruce Highway following reports of gunfire.

Rainbow Shores is in line for a major facelift with plans revealed toÂ redevelop the Rainbow Beach suburb by bulldozing existing beach houses in favour of a three-storey unit complex. at Wyvern Rd.

Beach homes will be bulldozed to make way for units

Developers have unveiled new plans to give part of Rainbow Beach a major facelift, including a new apartment complex and townhouses. SEE THE PLANS

0

Central & North Burnett

Tiboca Solar Farm proposal at Coolambuna lodged with North Burnett Regional Council.

Bold plans to turn grazing land into solar farm

The North Burnett has been revealed as the planned home for a new renewable energy hub, with developers saying it will create more than 1000 jobs during construction, injecting millions into the region.

0

Police & Courts

Andrew Leonard Vernon, 30, pleaded guilty to a string of fraud, drug and driving-related charges when he appeared in custody before the Maroochydore Magistrates Court.

Retail worker causes five-car crash at pub, flees in taxi

A Qld man whose 17-page criminal history included a shocking attack on a police officer, has returned to court after “borrowing” a stolen car from a mate and causing a wild crash at a popular Sunshine Coast pub.

Generic picture of a Queensland Fire Department truck, taken at Point Arkwright during a rescue. Photo: Jorina Maureschat

Five taken to hospital amid claims of ‘gas smell’ at business

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the business near the Hervey Bay city centre amid reports of a “gas smell”.

0

1
…
6
7
8
9
10
…
200

Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/scott-kovacevic/page/8