Field of nightmares: ‘Uninsurable’ sports clubs left high and dry
Thousands of Queensland sportspeople are among victims of last year’s floods as their clubs are deemed uninsurable.
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‘Race track’: 60 Gympie streets besieged by hooning
Gympie region residents fear the day a pedestrian will be hit in front of their home as hoons use the streets as a race track, whether it be day or night. See the list of hot spots
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.
‘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.
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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.
Restaurateur asks ‘How many staff am I going to lose?’
The head of a rapidly expanding Gympie business has added his voice to a rising chorus of concerns over the impending Qld Covid vaccine mandate, saying his dream risks being destroyed if the laws are not rolled out correctly.
Mayor parts with private business at centre of steamy debate
Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig has said goodbye to his private business which brought commercial success but some political headaches.
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