‘Revitalise’: Popular country town campground reveals expansion plans
Plans to expand and revitalise a popular campground to incorporate more than 180 sites along with an adventure play area have been revealed. See what they have in store.
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WINNER: Popular Gympie hair colourist streaks into top spot
The readers have voted for a winner in a Gympie hair colourist competition as the top five in the region are revealed, plus how the winner feels about the top gong.
‘Pockets of sunshine’ as Mary River peaks well below Kidd Bridge
The Mary River in Gympie reached 7.31m at 9.54am on Thursday and the Bureau said that was “not far off” the peak. Watch the video and see what is in store for the long weekend:
Who does it best: 36 of Gympie’s best hair colourists on show
Whether it’s a simple touch up or a hair transformation, we are on the search for the Gympie Hair Colourist that does it best. Vote in the poll and help give your favourite the recognition they deserve.
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‘Needy ego:’ Serial tagger strikes fear, mocks victims
A graffiti artist who has been spray painting his, her or their tag across multiple community buildings near the Gympie West School has shown no sign of letting up, brazenly revisiting buildings once they’ve been cleaned up.
Small children bitten, chased in latest K’gari dingo incidents
A girl, 5, has been bitten by a dingo and a seven-year-old boy chased in two frightening incidents on K’gari as the Christmas holidays get under way.
Watch: Critically endangered animals released near Gympie
A critically endangered skink is being rescued from the brink of extinction in a joint effort by ecologists, conservation officers and Qld park rangers. Watch the video:
Vote for Gympie’s cutest baby of 2023
With their infectious laughter, cheeky grins and big beautiful eyes, Gympie’s babies are sure to melt hearts. Help search for the region’s cutest born in 2023. Look through our gallery and vote.
Vote now: Gympie’s cutest babies born in 2023
With their infectious laughter, cheeky grins and big beautiful eyes, Gympie’s babies are sure to melt hearts. Help search for the region’s cutest born in 2023. Look through our gallery and vote.
Tourism boost crumbles as dozens break camp rules
Plans to increase tourism offerings across the region have been tripped up amid revelations dozens of the region’s tourist parks are breaking rules.
‘Heartwarming’: City rallies for family after tragic pre-Christmas fire
A Gympie family who lost their home in a fire only weeks before Christmas have thanked the community for their response in the wake of the tragedy, which they believe was heartbreakingly started by the smallest of things.
Levi’s Crossing: Permanent memorials to loved teen tragically taken
A popular Gympie High student who died when he was hit by a car after stepping off the school bus earlier this year will be remembered across the region, with two memorials in the works.
City rallies for family of ‘genuine, kind’ alleged murder victim
Friends of a country postie who was allegedly bashed to death outside a pub in the main street are rallying to help the three children he leaves behind.
Housing ‘critical’ but koalas more important in Gympie
A new report reveals how Gympie region residents want the conflicting challenges of protecting the environment, growth, and housing to be handled as a new town plan looms.
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