Popular tourist park owners, council, clash over private flights
Threats to shoot at aircraft have emerged as a year-long battle over light aircraft flights between a Queensland council and campground owners spills into court.
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‘I am not, nor have I ever been… a Satanist’: Councillor accused of devil worship
A regional Qld councillor who advocated for a more inclusive approach to the ‘prayers’ that kick start Gympie council meetings has hit back at those circulating the rumour he worships the devil.
First glimpse at new servo development for city centre
Plans for a major transformation of a block of land on the Bruce Hwy at Gympie have been revealed in a bid to tap into an estimated more than $6m in sales a year.
Council makes final decision on future of $18m Rattler
The future of the historic Mary Valley Rattler is clearer after Gympie council making a final decision on what it wants to do with the heritage train.
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One in a million: Tributes flow for humble hero, ‘Kak’
Even Federal Parliament felt the pain and paid tribute this week to a beloved Gympie woman and ‘humble hero’ who died after a courageous, eight-year-battle with ovarian cancer. Watch the video and read what those who loved her had to say:
‘Appalling, senseless’ anti-vax tags deface bridge
Anti-Covid vaccination graffiti sprayed all over a busy Gympie overpass has drawn the ire of the State Government, which has condemned the vandalism as a waste of public money and devoid of truth.
Revealed: Barrel racer’s big plans for horse arena property
A barrel racer on a mission to show how horses can help people has submitted a unique development application to the council for a local property with its own horse arena.
Car crashes down embankment, trapping two on rural road
A major crash on a rural road near Gympie left two people trapped. Updates here.
‘Too old’: Patient felt ‘unsafe’ in hot, understaffed hospital
A 65-year-old recent patient at Gympie Hospital has spoken out what he says was his worst healthcare experience in 65 years.
Potential landmines of region’s elected officials revealed
31 councillors across Gympie, Fraser Coast and Bundaberg are active members of their communities, but strict conflict of interest laws mean every investment, donation and connection must be declared. Here is the full list of each councillors declared interests and businesses.
Fire guts rural Gympie region home in less than an hour
Multiple firefighters were successful in saving a rural property from a devastating early morning blaze.
More camps to close in bid to contain Inskip gastro spread
Camper numbers will be capped and two more camping areas will be shut down next week, after Sarawak and Sarawak West were closed last month following a large and lethal gastro outbreak among visitors to the stunning spot.
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