‘So vital’: Minister’s $21m lifeline for regional women
The state government will spend nearly $21m to expand early-termination-of-pregnancy services to women across Queensland.
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‘This is nuts’: New sinkhole swallows part of popular campground
A visitor at a popular coastal campground near Noosa has captured the moment a sinkhole swallows part of the recreational park. VIDEO.
Teen, two others hurt in separate rollovers within hour
Emergency crews have responded to two rollover crashes in the South Burnett region.
Man killed in shocking Bruce Hwy crash identified
A former James Nash State High student who grew up in the close country community of Theebine has been identified as the man killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Bruce Hwy south of Maryborough on Thursday.
‘Words can’t describe it’: Australian school rugby teams, star players revealed
Try-scoring freaks, big hits, raw pace, head-turners and upsets headlined the 2024 Australian schools rugby championships. See the full representative team lists, final day results and individual award winners here.
‘It stood on me a few times’: Teen’s harrowing tale of being trampled
A 17-year-old Qld girl was left with spinal and pelvic fractures, internal bleeding and tears in her vital organs when she was trampled by a cow while mustering. This is how she came through with the help of some special people.
‘Dangerous’ motorbike rider fined thousands after evading police
A man in his 20s has faced court after riding his motorcycle dangerously in an inner Gympie street where two schools are located, and then fleeing police when they tried to stop him.
Highway fatal: How simple tyre fail caused catastrophic crash
Police have revealed one rogue tyre from a caravan was likely the trigger for a Bruce Hwy crash which caused a collision between a truck and ute, killing one driver.
‘Absolutely devastated’: Lethal highway spot takes 4th life in 18 months
Federal MPs for Wide Bay and Capricornia have issued scathing statements on the deadly Bruce Highway following the fourth death in 18 months in a notorious stretch between Maryborough and Gympie.
Towns springing up: Industry that put regional Qld on the map
The resources industry, perhaps more than any other, created the modern state of Queensland, writes Michael Madigan.
Gallery: Qld’s best fight it out for state glory
More than 130 of Queensland’s best karate athletes have arrived in Childers for the Queensland state titles. VIDEO, PHOTOS:
60+ names: Standout first XV, girls 7s stars in line for Aus jersey
The Australian Schools Rugby Championship pool matches are in the books, with a number of rising stars showcasing their skills and lifting their teams to victory. With national selection and finals around the corner, see which players have been key.
New details revealed after Gympie couple arrested on 30 drug charges
Two people aged in their 30s have been remanded in custody on a total of 30 charges that include drug trafficking and supply.
‘Air tank, vest’: Search for missing items after man’s diving death
Police are searching for missing diving gear which may wash up at two tourist beaches after a Gold Coast man’s death while on a charter at a popular spot off the Queensland coast.
Imbil boom continues as popular clothing store opens
A new clothing store will open in Imbil this weekend after relocating from its home of 16 years in Kenilworth.
‘Never seen one that big so close’: Huge shark cruises Qld beach
Stunning and rare footage has been captured this week of a large shark cruising a popular Qld beach. Watch the video:
Prep teacher running to help former student in cancer fight
A Gympie prep teacher will compete in the Gold Coast marathon this weekend to raise money for the family of a little girl battling devastating cancer – and the community is right behind her.
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.
End of an era: New laws force seafood business to close after 39 years
The owners of a Qld seafood business say the Great Sandy Strait’s new gill net fishing laws have killed their supply of local fish and forced them to shut down after four decades.
WATCH: Bruce Hwy cut as flames engulf truck
Part of the Bruce Highway was cut overnight after a flatbed truck went up in flames. SEE THE VIDEO
Revealed: ‘Rough diamond’ cities that offer jobs and affordable housing
There are currently 25 Australian cities, including three state capitals, with a population of 50,000 or more and a median house price below $750,000. Three of those are in the Wide Bay. See the full list:
Former manager busted drink driving while sleeping rough
A homeless ex warehouse manager who was asleep in his car was convicted of drink driving when he faced Gympie Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Watch: Couple in 30s charged with multiple counts of supply, trafficking
Two people aged in their 30s have been charged with a total of 30 crimes including drug trafficking and supply after police raided properties near Gympie. Watch the video:
Triple-fatal bus horror could have been prevented – here’s how
If the Bruce Highway is Queensland’s worst major road, the site of a horror bus crash is one of the worst of the worst. But it didn’t need to happen.
Gympie woman in her 50s busted growing marijuana
A mother of two adult children pleaded guilty in Gympie Magistrates Court on Monday to producing and possessing dangerous drugs.
Courage and devotion of a great man to be celebrated
August Fricke was a gentle man with a fierce sense of social justice, so it was no surprise that his involvement in the gun control debate at its Qld epicentre of Gympie would earn him a meeting with the Prime Minister. This is his story:
Gympie sale and auction results, week ending June 30
There were 17 properties sold in Gympie last week, with 33 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
‘Goat track’: Horror highway blasted after bus triple fatal
A horror bus crash that claimed three lives on Sunday has sparked renewed calls for more to be done to fix the deadly Bruce Highway.
Park stabbing: Police allege 19yo wounded men, assaulted cop
Police have charged a 19-year-old over an alleged stabbing at a park on a popular Queensland tourist strip. DETAILS.
Hotels, shops, train station: Inside plans for new-look airport
Concepts for a reimagined Sunshine Coast airport precinct have been revealed as part of a major development scheme as locals are encouraged to have their say on the future of the 460-hectare site.
$1000 per year: Teachers use their own money on underfunded classrooms
The average out-of-pocket expenses for individual teachers and principals has peaked at an alarming rate. SEE THE STATS
‘Casual academic’ and project officer to run for Labor in Gympie
Fourth generation Gympie man Lachlan Anderson says he knows the region’s issues, has lived through its floods and fires, and that taking action on the cost of living was his number one priority going into the October 26 state election.
WATCH: Public to get first chance to walk on Bypass before opening
Spectacular new drone footage of the final section of the Cooroy to Curra Bruce Hwy Bypass has been released as the public is invited to be part of a milestone moment for the almost finished $1billion project. WATCH THE VIDEO
Roofer jailed for crime spree of identity theft, attempted fraud and drugs
A Sunshine Coast roofer whose crime spree took in parts of Brisbane and the Gympie region faced a total of 41 charges, but had 28 of them dismissed because of a lack of evidence.
16 slides, lounges, pool bar: Plans for Sunshine Coast’s $60m water park revealed
A Sunshine Coast tourist attraction has announced plans to build a $60m water park which is expected to attract more than 780,000 visitors a year and pump in up to $30m into the regional economy.
Energex and Ergon open applications for 185 new apprentices
Apprenticeships are being offered in 61 towns and cities across Qld in five trade disciplines: distribution linesperson, electrotechnology electrician, communication technician, transmission linesperson and mechanical fitter. Here is how to apply:
‘Terrifying’ idiot who did 200kmh in 60 zone also fired weapons in public
A serial menace convicted of multiple hooning, speeding and weapons offences across the Gympie region has walked out of court after spending 441 days in jail.
‘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.
Sporting power couples: Loved up players of the NRL
For these footy stars looking for a life partner doesn’t have to go ‘off the field’ – take a look at the most loved up pairings of the NRL and NRLW ‘sporting’ partners involved in the league.
Major cuts rumoured for Anglo’s coal workforce
Multiple sources within the company have been discussing heavy cuts to its coal mining workforce, in advance of its divestment from coal in Queensland. See how Anglo responded.
Councillors unanimous is backing 35% hike in local resident tip fee
The Gympie council has voted unanimously to lift prices on a raft of services, and to scrap a discount for local residents to take rubbish to the dump, which for larger loads means a price hike of 63%.
Who is Queensland’s Mightiest Miner of 2024
The hunt for Qld’s mightiest miner is on with more than 80 nominees from across the state vying for the title. (Vote now)
Vote now for Qld’s Mightiest Miner of 2024
The hunt for the state’s mightiest miner has begun with more than 80 fit, fabulous and hard working men and women vying for the title. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Why state won’t share location of 15 Qld ‘land transfer’ claims
Aboriginal corporations have moved to claim freehold ownership of public land in 15 townships across Queensland – but the state government won’t say where.
‘My best friend for 31 years’: Mum mourned after driveway shooting death
The devastated childhood and best friends of Queensland shooting victim Natalie Frahm have expressed their shock and grief at the sudden loss of their “naturally beautiful” friend. SPECIAL TRIBUTE
Thieves in disguise use heavy machinery to steal tonne of copper wire
The brazen thieves were reportedly dressed as “workers’ and took two and a half hours to carry out their heist near Gympie.
Roadside police search uncovers alleged drug dealer
A young Gympie woman is likely to face the Supreme Court after being charged with weapons and drugs offences, including six counts of supplying dangerous drugs.
‘Gutful of horror’: Violent young fraudster, car thief faces 48 charges
A Gympie woman barely out of her teens and pleading guilty to a litany of crimes has been given a dressing down by the local magistrate who said the community was ‘scared and fed up’ with ‘this kind of offending’ by young people.
‘They don’t care’: Mayor says funding cuts stripped $7m from coffers
An impassioned plea from Glen Hartwig for governments to reverse council funding cuts highlighted the launch of the 2024 Gympie Business Awards. PHOTOS, VIDEO
‘Fire still burns in each of us’: 20 years of powering Daniel Morcombe’s legacy
The world has changed dramatically for our children since Daniel Morcombe vanished on his way to buy Christmas presents more than 20 years ago. The threat to our kids has become even more sophisticated, more disturbing.
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