Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
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Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
Gallery: Crowd celebrates half century milestone for iconic club
A large crowd gathered at the Southside Pavilion in Gympie on Saturday night to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gympie Diggers Football Club. Check out our gallery of vibrant and memorable photos from the event.
Minute’s silence for Speedway veteran, teen after tragic losses
Just days after a hearse carrying a coffin draped in a checkered flag honoured a 53-year-old speedway legend, he and a teen racer, who also tragically died of cancer, are being remembered at a regional race meet. VIDEO, TRIBUTES.
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Fee hikes, BYO portaloos: Sweeping changes pitched for QLD hotspot
Fee hikes along with BYO loos for day trippers are just a few changes recommended for a world-famous beachside recreation park north of Noosa, labelled a ‘s—hole’ by some.
89 parks, auditorium, kids’ worship spot: Church pitches new digs
A popular church is planning to expand amid expectations its congregation will surge to more than double in the next few years. See the plans.
Meet Gympie’s sports coaches of 2024
The search for Gympie’s best sports coach has begun. Vote now from the list of 54 finalists, as nominated by readers.
‘Not a sport’: Inside the lives of Qld’s top pig hunters
They are fearless, don’t mind flies and prickles, follow their trusty dogs to targets and know how to spot a croc. Love them or hate them, meet the men and women pig hunters of Queensland.
‘It’s so much fun’: Childcare educator wins Qld vote
A Bundaberg childcare educator has been voted the best in the state by our readers and says she still loves the job after nearly 20 years in the industry.
Gympie’s brow technicians on show, vote for who does it best
Whether you prefer thin or thick, timeless or edgy brows, Gympie’s brow salons have plenty of technicians to choose from but who is the best? Vote in our poll.
Former childcare worker named Gympie’s favourite prep teacher for 2024
A freshly graduated teacher with more than two decades in the childcare industry has been named Gympie’s favourite prep teacher of 2024.
‘Truly one of a kind’: Mum-of-two mourned following death at 51
An outpouring of tributes to a beloved wife, mum and friend have come from a close-knit community following her death at 51 years old.
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