‘Tragic’: Moves afoot to fix road that claimed teen’s life
As the Wide Bay Burnett continues to mourn lives tragically lost on its roads, Queensland’s roads chief has listed every state upgrade planned. SEE THE FULL LIST
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‘Nothing will be the same’: Family embraces 27 kids they don’t know
Over the years, Anthony and Jonelle Nielsen have opened their home to 27 children in crisis. They talk about their passion for helping kids and explain why more Qld residents should help.
Ex-bikie turned ‘Machine Gun Preacher’ to visit Gympie, Maryborough
An American bikie turned children’s rights activist is touring Australia spreading awareness for his organisation dedicated to fighting for the children of East Africa.
Inside new owners’ huge renovation at gutted iconic hotel
The new owners of an iconic Gympie hotel and pub that was torn apart in the 2022 floods are taking a punt on its future with renovations already underway.
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Free camping: Six RV-friendly sites planned across region
Gympie council has unveiled its plan to capitalise on a growing ‘grey nomad’ tourism trend, but not every proposed new site has been met with open arms. See the list.
Effort to resurrect historic Gympie gold mine hits crucial point
Efforts to resurrect a historic Gympie gold mine, shut for more than a decade, have hit a critical juncture with the State Government now considering a call to remove a restrictive ban in the region.
Third industrial project unveiled on Gympie outskirts
A four-year development drought at a major industrial park at the Monkland is over, with new plans lodged for a third construction project at the site.
‘Misleading, unfair’: Protection coming soon for Gympie koalas
Gympie council has described allegations about land clearing by the Wide Bay Burnett Environment Council as “misleading, unfair and false” and called on the group to share satellite images showing any “wholesale” clearing in koala habitats in the region.
No-jab suspensions hit Gympie Hospital
A week after the deadline, hundreds of Gympie and Sunshine Coast health workers remain unvaccinated and could lose their jobs because of the Queensland Government’s order that all employees must get the jab.
State asked to step in over ‘wholesale’ clearing of koala habitat
Gympie council has been blasted by the Wide Bay Burnett Environment Council for failing to protect koala and wildlife habitats from an unprecedented land clearing rush it says threatens to make some local koala populations extinct.
‘Gobsmacking’ family photo prompts mum’s amazing 60kg loss
When the sight of a new family photo was like a ‘smack in the face’, Gympie’s Chelsea Dixon decided to embark on amazing journey to turn her life around. Here’s how she did it.
Missing Wolvi man found safe and well
A man aged in his 30s who went missing near Wolvi on November 1, was found safe and well by police following an extensive search.
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