Tradie who ‘hates’ violence threatens to burn down ex’s house
A former tradie who claims to hate violence thanks to his upbringing in an abusive household has now himself threatened the mother of his children in a series of chilling texts.
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Popular Qld tourist park to get $6.4m facelift
One of the South Burnett’s most popular tourist spots is about to become even more of a draw with a major, multimillion-dollar facelift now in the works.
Albanese and Dutton clash in first debate – and the winner is…
The two prospective PMs traded blows on health, education and “incredibly tough times ahead” in a policy-heavy debate – and now the audience verdict is in. SEE HOW IT UNFOLDED
Qld cop suspended after being charged with ‘serious assault’
A Qld police officer has been suspended and faces two charges following an alleged altercation. DETAILS.
Dying 11yo boy thought to be drunk: court
A boy dying from a snake bite was believed to be drunk or concussed, with another boy claiming he had “stolen some beers”, a coroner’s court has been told.
HiLux driver killed in Bruce Hwy head-on named as beloved dad
A driver who tragically died in a Bruce Highway crash near Maryborough has been identified as a much-loved father and grandfather. It comes as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
‘One for the voters’: What pollies, readers say on criminal past laws
Revelations a Qld federal election candidate previously served jail time for fraud sparked intense debate on whether Australian laws are fit for purpose. Vote and have your say:
‘He’s got a gun’: The pub shooting murders which rocked Qld city
A pool player who survived a bloody shooting in which two women were killed at a Maryborough pub has marked the 25-year anniversary of the tragedy with a poignant tribute and shared haunting memories.
‘Doof doof garbage’ vs. ‘amazing’: Inside Rabbits Eat Lettuce festival row
The relocation of a controversial music festival, which became the first in Qld to host government-approved pill testing, has sparked a debate as colourful as the lineup in a country town.
‘Should be made into Netflix series’: Shot-in-head drug dealer speaks
A convicted drug dealer who survived a gunshot wound to the head earlier this year has spoken outside court where his heroin-possessing brother was sentenced and dropped murder charges against both were mentioned.
Emergency crews at scene of island rollover
Emergency crews are at the scene of a single-vehicle rollover on K’gari.
WATCH: P-plater’s speeding, erratic driving on Bruce Highway
A young driver’s shocking and dangerous behaviour on one of the state’s worst roads has been caught on camera. See her get slapped with a hefty fine. VIDEO
NAMED: Woman learns fate over fatal Mary St accident
A 29-year-old Gympie woman has been sentenced over the shocking pre-Christmas incident in Mary Street that eventually led to the death of another woman. Full details:
‘$6.19m’: New hope arts hub may finally reopen after years-long closure
The long-awaited reopening of Gympie’s Civic Centre may finally be within sight, following a shutdown prolonged by a global pandemic and one of Queensland’s worst national disasters on record. VOTE IN OUR POLL:
Meet the seven candidates vying for your vote on election day
The Wide Bay will be contested by a broad field on May 3, with candidates from the LNP, Labor, Greens, Independent, Family First, Trumpet of Patriots and One Nation. Vote in our poll:
One assessed after Bruce Highway rollover
One person has been assessed after a single-vehicle rollover on the Bruce Highway.
‘Obsessed with self importance’: Palmer man’s $2.5m fraud, international extradition
A former Tassie businessman contesting the conservative seat of Wide Bay in the federal election for the Trumpet of Patriots party, has responded to explosive revelations of his criminal past.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Gympie weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Gympie Magistrates Court, Thursday, April 10
Here is a list of matters listed at Gympie Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gympie weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Gympie Magistrates Court, Wednesday, April 9
Here is a list of matters listed at Gympie Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Watch the mini doco: Survivor’s fight for justice after harrowing rape
While walking home, a young woman was targeted by a teenage predator whose sickening acts changed her life forever. She’s now sharing her harrowing story in the hopes she can help other women speak out. WATCH THE MINI DOCO
12 months on: City under a dark cloud with no end in sight to Thompson debacle
One year on from the swearing in of now suspended Mayor Troy Thompson, Townsville City Council have said their focus for the next 12 months is “a united front” to deliver for the people of Townsville.
WATCH: Crime scene declared following fire in business
A crime scene has been declared following a fire in a Sunshine Coast block of shops.
Defence makes final pitch to jury in landlord’s murder trial
Closing statements have been made in the trial of a Urangan landlord accused of murdering his tenant.
Mayor promises to lower rate in dollar to adjust impact of new land values
With parts of the South Burnett increasing in value by more than 150 per cent with the new land valuations, members of the council have moved to calm concerned property owners. Read what they said, and what you said:
Business boom: 12 developments waiting for the green light
From proposed wedding venues to hundred-plus unit retirement estates and major business projects, there is no shortage of developments on the horizon. FULL LIST
Gympie council hits ball to Fraser Coast in Munna Ck solar farm issue
The Gympie council has distanced itself from the $160million Munna Creek Solar Farm, rightfully pointing out that it had no say in the approval of the project and no obligation to fund road repairs near it, but that it did share the concerns of residents.
$37.8m in sales: 25 most expensive houses sold in 2024
House prices across the Gympie region continue to soar in the face of cost-of-living pressures, with more than two dozen homes cracking the $1.4 million-dollar mark. Here are the 25 highest sales recorded last year, and the agents who sold them.
Pain at the supermarket: how to save money
Shopping hurts hip pockets more than ever but supermarkets are not price gouging. Here’s what you can do.
How to deal with Donald Trump’s sharemarket slide
The worst stock market fall since Covid is worrying investors and superannuation savers, so what should you do?
Seven important tax tips for property investors
Cricket great Bill Lawry’s exclamation “it’s all happening” applies to real estate investors today, so don’t miss out on tax deductions.
There are two roads ahead for Star, both lead to dead ends
NSW pulled the pin on Star’s much-needed financing deal leaving Star boss Steve McCann with limited options. This is what comes next.
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