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Shea Dawson is a cadet reporter for the Gympie Times and has recently completed his journalism studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

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Property

Lex Townsend, Marg Cochrane and Tom Grady are among the Gympie region's real estate stalwarts. Pictures: Supplied.

200+ years experience: Gympie’s real estate ‘legends’

From Cooroy to Tiaro, Rainbow Beach to Goomeri, these are the 20 real estate stalwarts who’ve made their mark on the region’s housing market for decades. FULL LIST.

Community News

Gympie's class of 2022 has shown up in style to their formals this year. Pictures: Scott Kovacevic and Jorina Maureschat.

300+ smiles: Gympie school-leavers stun at 2022 formals

The Gympie region’s school formal season has come to an end for another year, but the fun has not stopped. Relive all of the stunning looks, memories and glamour with our mega gallery and videos.

Gympie

Two men in their 30s have been taken to Kingaroy Hospital following a crash on the Burnett Highway. Picture: Google Maps.

Two men rushed to hospital after highway rollover

Two men have been rushed to hospital after their vehicle rolled near Goomeri.

Gympie

Stunning gowns, stylish suits at Gympie High 2022 formal

There was no shortage of glitz and glamour as hundreds of Gympie State High School seniors walked the red carpet and celebrated the end of their school careers. See all amazing PHOTOS.

Police & Courts

Russell Douglas Johnston is led from the Gympie District Court after being found guilty of choking in a domestic setting and common assault. Pictures: Josh Preston

Ex footy player cleared of assault charges

A former footballer who has played for teams across Qld has cleared his name of several assault charges, following an alleged incident near the Cooloola Coast four years ago.

Business

(From left to right) Chloe Somoano, Hannah Bebbington, Molly and Ava Baker and Freya and Matilda Abnett are among the four sets of sisters working at Pomona Distilling Co. Picture: Alex Nelson.

Seeing double at popular Noosa hinterland bistro

There are eight sisters in the busy crew of a booming bistro and distillery just inland of Noosa, and they couldn’t be happier with the vibe it has created.

Gympie

An aerial shot of Tom Killen's Carters Ridge property. Picture: ABC News.

‘Genuine and stoic’: Farmer trapped two days in mud dies

Heartfelt tributes have poured in for a retired Mary Valley farmer after he survived two days stuck in mud following a tractor crash only to die four days later.

Gympie

The Queensland Government is seeking community feedback on the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Draft Plan. Pictures: Contributed.

25-year blueprint for manufacturing powerhouse region revealed

From the train factory to aviation precincts and manufacturing projects, the state government’s blueprint for the powerhouse Wide Bay Burnett regions is up for debate.

VideoGympie

Jo Dodt proudly displays an artwork her father made for her, with each marble representing a round of chemotherapy.

‘I’ll never forget the looks in their eyes’: Beloved mum’s incredible journey

One of Gympie’s favourite daughters has reflected on the ‘gut-wrenching’ moment she was told to get her affairs in order following a devastating pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Watch the video.

Gympie

‘Delightful’: Social media storm over driveway ‘doo-doo’

A Queensland high school student has turned heads – and tails – by dropping trou and doing his business on someone’s driveway in broad daylight.

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