Gympie church service times for Christmas
For many Christmas is a time to remember the reason for the season. Here is a list of church service times across Gympie:
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New details emerge after motorcyclist killed in collision with horse
New details have emerged after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a horse near Maryborough.
Emergency crews called to four separate incidents in Gympie
Emergency crews have been kept busy in the Gympie region after being called to two motorcycle crashes, a pedestrian hit by a car and an e-scooter incident within the space of three hours.
‘Evacuation bingo’: Qld couple tell of mercy dash as new quake hits
A Queensland couple injured in the Vanuatu earthquakes have finally made it home after being evacuated on a mercy RAAF flight just before another quake hit the tourist mecca.
Alleged double life of disgraced surf instructor unravelled
By day he was a prominent Sunshine Coast surf coach offering mentorship to kids in the sport he loved, but police allege behind closed doors the instructor had a hidden addiction to child exploitation.
Fraudsters or thieves who swindled victims out of hundreds of thousands
From tradies and carers to white collar workers and business owners, there have been thousands of cases of fraud or theft reported across the region in the past two years. Here are 25 of those fraudsters or thieves named and shamed.
Police reveal how missing man stayed alive for four days in bushland
The discovery of missing 77-year-old Paul Kearns alive in bushland after four days of extreme rain and storms on the Fraser Coast qualifies as a Christmas miracle. Police have revealed more details about how Mr Kearns was found and how he managed to stay alive. VIDEO, PHOTOS
Meet the couple behind Gympie’s new vet practice
New veterinary clinic River Road Vet opened recently at the corner of River Rd and Gladstone Street in Gympie.
‘Cracked ribs, abrasions’: Police hunt ‘scumbags’ who ran 63-year-old man over
A Wide Bay man trying to sell his 2015 Commodore was run over and dragged 50m while trying to stop the fake potential buyers from driving off with it.
Named: Man charged after Gympie servo drama, highway crash in luxury car
A Jones Hill man has faced Gympie court over a series of incidents in the early hours of last Sunday morning at the Golden Nugget roadhouse south of Gympie then on the Bruce Highway at Kybong.
‘Beautiful man’: Dad killed in excavator incident identified
The community is mourning a much-loved father and husband killed in a workplace incident south of Maryborough.
High achievers: Meet the Gympie grads who aced ATAR exams
St Patrick’s College in Gympie has achieved remarkable results in this year’s ATAR exams with two students standing out as being “top of the class” for 2024. Here’s what they scored and their plans for the future.
Watch: Multimillion-dollar alleged drug farms uncovered, 28 charged
Dozens of people have been charged, including five “unlawful non-citizens”, in the wake of a series of raids at properties allegedly turned into multimillion-dollar marijuana farms.
Surf instructor allegedly filmed, watched child abuse videos for years
Bombshell allegations have emerged following the second arrest of a Sunshine Coast surf instructor, who is accused of grooming, molesting and filming more children and deleting evidence.
Mystery surrounds submerged car found in Mary Valley floodwaters
The discovery of a 4WD half-submerged floodwaters at the Mary Valley prompted plenty of questions on social media, but after calls to emergency services, the mystery deepened.
South Burnett faces huge clean up and repairs after rain bomb
Some roads remained cut and others unusable after the rain bomb that caught the South Burnett by surprise in the past week, leaving a trail of damage that will take weeks to repair and clean up.
‘244 love letters’: Mary Valley matriarch going strong at 104
Long-time Imbil resident Winnifred ‘Winn’ Stehbens was surrounded by family and friends when she celebrated her 104th birthday this week, and the details of her simple but extraordinary life have been retold. Read her beautiful story:
South Burnett council gives new renewable energy project green light
Akaysha Energy has been given the go ahead to build a 500MW storage centre at Ellesmere, near Kumbia on 145ha of former cattle grazing country.
Town runs dry after bungling council empties its own water supply
An almost unbelievable series of council mishaps and failures has left a Queensland town and its hospital without any water.
Man, women face serious drug supply, trafficking, weapons charges
Two Gympie woman and one man will face serious drugs and weapons charges in the Supreme Court in 2025.
Amazing photos reveal extent of Mary River flooding
Gympie’s Kidd Bridge was cut by floodwaters late Tuesday night as the Mary River continued to rise following days of rain across the region. VIDEO, PHOTOS
‘Bounty’ hunters accused of ‘abusing generosity’ of Gympie council
The Gympie council has voted to drastically cut the bounty it offers for wild dog and dingo scalps, and feral pig snouts.
Massages, baths: Disturbing allegations levelled at surf instructor
More details have emerged of the allegations raised against a once promising surfer and instructor after his arrest on child sexual abuse charges, with police providing an update in the case.
Bagpipes, bell, touching tributes: City’s former First Lady farewelled
The devoted wife of former Hervey Bay MP and mayor Ted Sorensen has been remembered as a one-of-a-kind free spirit who opened her heart and home, touching countless lives with warm hospitality and THAT laugh.
Two escape from floodwaters after car gets stuck
Two people have reportedly had a lucky escape after their vehicle became stuck in floodwaters in the Gympie region.
9500 people head to Maryborough for 2024 Australian Scout Jamboree
Scouts across Australia and the world will converge on the Maryborough Showgrounds in early January for the 26th Australian Scout Jamboree, injecting at least $3million into the local economy.
‘Third world’: Bruce Hwy littered with tyre busting craters after rain
Motorists have unleashed on social media over the damage inflicted on their tyres and bank balance by massive new potholes on the Bruce Hwy north of the Gympie Bypass.
‘Be prepared’: Gympie braces for more after wettest November in 77 years
Summer floods are high on the cards after an almost record amount of rain across the region in November and December, leaving a saturated ground ripe for run-off.
Rising league trio earn NRL contracts
Three Sunshine Coast rugby league talents are ready to take the next step after being signed to an elite NRL club. Watch their video highlights and see what they had to say.
K’gari permanent light show is a Queensland first
Queensland’s first permanent light show was launched on K’gari in October, transforming the island’s western shores into an immersive after-dark experience,
New figures reveal shocking extent of youth crime woes
New figures revealed by the state government have revealed the shocking extent of youth crime troubles across the Wide Bay, with hundreds of cars stolen and numerous breaches of bail.
Multiple alleged drink spiking victims at country pub urged to speak out
A busy Qld hotel has ramped up security and police are urging victims to come forward amid growing claims of drink spiking at the venue, which has reportedly left multiple people needing medical help.
SCGRL off-season tracker: Every club’s new recruit, coaching change for 2025
A former NRL premiership star has put pen to paper with a leading SCGRL A-grade club while a Falcons stalwart has returned to his junior club for 2025. See every new recruit and coaching change so far.
Gympie sale and auction results, week ending December 15
See the latest auction and sales results in Gympie for last week.
Car fire leaves black hatchback a burnt-out wreck
A black hatchback has been found on fire at Cherbourg as police investigate.
Watch: Eyes still on river, rain as waters recede in flood-hit town
The small Qld town of Goomeri has battled through days of flooding and road closures but the Christmas spirit remains intact with a nearby country carnival to go ahead while some warnings remain in place. LATEST.
Premier distances himself from Dutton’s $331bn nuclear costings plan
Despite two reactors being slated for Queensland under Peter Dutton’s $331bn nuclear costings plan, Premier David Crisafulli says it’s a “matter for Canberra”.
Third snake bite in same region in days sends man to hospital
A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a snakebite in the same region where three people, including a teenager who was struck on the chest, have been bitten in recent days.
‘Neglected’: New push for upgrades to notorious coastal road
A renewed push is on to fix the the winding road that links Rainbow Beach to South East Qld, a road residents say has not changed in 17 years despite the huge surge in visitor numbers.
‘Infected with error’: Gerry Harvey wins court fight over land
Australian billionaire Gerry Harvey has gone to court with the Valuer-General over the ‘excessive’ value it placed on an industrial block of land on the outskirts of Gympie.
Rangers declare K’gari brumby free, with no sightings in 5 years
Decades after it was first thought all the feral horses were gone from the world heritage listed island, rangers have declared the last remaining brumbies had died of natural causes and K’gari was horse-free for the first time since they were introduced in the 1800s.
Queenslanders warned against handling injured or sick bats
The threat of deadly lyssavirus has prompted a warning from Qld Heath against touching fallen or injured flying foxes as the number being found on the ground and in people’s yards spikes.
What turtles can teach us about storms
Turtle rangers have noticed record numbers of sea turtles nesting along Qld’s central coast this season, so we asked experts: What can turtles teach us about storms?
Party split: Labor MP threatens to quit over landmark crime laws
A Labor MP has threatened to quit the party over landmark crime laws, while Steven Miles has confirmed the opposition will not stand in the way of the ‘adult-crime, adult-time’ policy.
Borumba workers’ camp plans change after asbestos find
The location of a proposed temporary workers’ camp for a major Queensland government renewable energy project needs to be moved after the discovery of naturally occurring asbestos in the area.
Driver’s scary near miss on the Bruce Hwy
A driver is lucky to escape injury after his ute was struck by an object that flew off an oncoming truck on the Bruce Highway.
Are you Queensland’s biggest Indian fan?
We’re trying to find Queensland’s biggest Indian fan ahead of the huge third test at the Gabba this weekend. The winner will receive a 55-inch Hubbl Glass TV valued at $1400. SEE THE ENTRANTS + ENTER NOW
Iconic motor shop celebrates massive milestone
Gympie’s iconic Roadside Relics is celebrating 40 years in business. With customers from billionaires to the humble collector, both locally and internationally, see why Mike’s shop is so beloved. SEE GALLERY
Two rescued, roads cut after 200mm rain bomb causes flash flooding
A driver has waited for rescuers on the roof of his car overnight, while others were lucky to escape injury after getting stuck in floodwaters, as two days of wild weather left Qld roads cut and creeks flooded.
Best Qld IVF clinics for women over 35
This is how Queensland’s IVF clinics are performing. See the full list and which clinic has the highest rating.
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