Rider airlifted after homemade ramp stunt ends badly
An attempt at a homemade stunt ended badly for a a motorbike rider on a Bundaberg farm this week.
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Bypass passes first big test after million cubic metres of dirt moved
The billion dollar Gympie Bypass has reached a key milestone and passed its first big test, though its finish date is now more likely to be late 2024.
Revealed: 11 major projects reshaping the face of Gympie
Landowners, developers and businesspeople have revealed major development plans for Gympie. These are the new projects in what has been a hot start to the year.
‘A little piece of paradise’: Popular camping spot’s new lease on life
Goomeri Caravan and Bushcamp’s new owners reveal their plans for the popular venue’s future and why they chose to take on the challenge. Meet them here.
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‘I thought I was going to drown’: Heroes save girl from surf at notorious beach
A seven-year-old was on a day trip from Brisbane when she became caught in a powerful rip at Teewah. What happened next saved her life.
O’Brien doubles down on defence of rogue MP Christensen
Mr O’Brien said he does not agree with Mr Christensen’s increasingly controversial statements on the Covid pandemic, but remained an ardent supporter of the Dawson MP remaining in parliament.
WATCH: Stunning whale swim footage at Hervey Bay
Among the region’s most iconic and breathtaking features remains whale watching in the ‘humpback capital of the world’ at Hervey Bay, where Clarke Gayford – long time partner of New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern – has added his name to the list of glowing endorsements of the stunning whale swim experience.
Tattoo artist ‘stoked’ to be crowned Gympie’s best
Ben Price has been given a week to remember, crowned the region’s best tattooist only days after becoming a new father and welcoming his baby daughter into the world.
Gympie tourism chief quits in latest council departure
Turmoil continues to engulf Gympie council’s tourism branch, which has already been a lightning rod for controversy with the decision to sever ties with food ambassador Matt Golinski and letting a regional tourism page be taken over by a group promoting glass bongs.
Worker wins compo claim after quizzing cop on ‘racial profiling’
A Queensland community services worker has taken her employer to court over claims a botched disciplinary process followed a complaint a police officer made about her behaviour.
‘Disgrace’: More Gympie mums slam Children’s Ward closure
Two devastated mothers have slammed the closure of Gympie Hospital Children’s Ward after a petition to save it closed with about 8000 total signatures this week.
Gympie woman’s youth ‘revolution’ to feed the homeless
Gympie woman Marlene Owen is well known in the community for her compassion and her outspoken ways, but the Order of Australia Medal recipient is starting a revolution to help Gympie’s growing homeless numbers.
Lisa Millar on growing up and starting her career in Gympie
In an exclusive interview, award-winning ABC journalist Lisa Millar talks growing up in the Gympie region, and the start of her brilliant career in media at The Gympie Times.
‘Not okay’: Wide Bay businesses respond to online trolls
Businesses in Gympie and Hervey Bay have responded to vicious online trolling, with one venue taking legal action.
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