Submerged business seeks new home out of flood zone
The fallout from the devastating 2022 floods continue in Gympie, with another popular business opting out of the city centre.
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Companies locked in for $336m Tiaro Bypass design
A company that worked on the Sydney Opera House will help design a major project that will transform travel on the Bruce Hwy in regional Queensland.
Man suffers ‘significant’ leg injury after motorbike hits jetski trailer
Man, in his 60’s, transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, after paramedics and a rescue helicopter rushed to the scene of a serious crash at Rainbow Beach.
First glimpse at proposed 100+ spot childcare centre
Plans have been unveiled to open a new childcare centre only 200m from where another proposed centre was recently rejected by the Gympie council.
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Man-eating boar, eagle attack: 9 crazy Gympie animal yarns
We’ve never been short of quirky animal yarns in the Gympie region, so here’s a list of the most memorable ones.
Anger as party-goers leave ‘disgusting’ mess, fire on beach
When a Rainbow Beach couple discovered an unextinguished fire and the dangerous remains of a large beach party, they were “disgusted” and had to act quickly.
Countdown to Gympie’s 2021 Women of Influence
They are CEOs. They are volunteers. They are school principals, doctors, leaders, scientists, inspirational, successful and influential women living or working in our community and we are going to introduce you to them all.
High-speed chase through residential streets ends badly
The red ute repeatedly overtook cars on the wrong side of the road on Gympie streets and sped through residential estates, but the 34-year-old woman driving it could not outrun the long arm of the law.
Woman crashed car on Anzac Day almost 7 times the limit
A 37-year-old Gympie hospitality worker was close to having alcohol poisoning when she got behind the wheel of her car, crashed it at a busy intersection then got abusive with police.
11 drink or drug drivers get busted in the Gympie region
From alcohol readings more than six times the legal limit to causing a crash and blowing .185, these locals have paid the price in court for drink or drug driving offences.
‘Beyond stupid’ Gympie mum narrowly avoids jail
“You’re going out to get cigarettes for your friend? Really? It’s beyond stupid,” Magistrate Chris Callaghan told Steevie Lee O’Toole, 35, after asking her why he shouldn’t send her to jail.
Rider in hospital after nasty Gympie region motorcycle crash
Queensland Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene of the crash on a private property at Kandanga at 3.25pm.
Residents told to ‘avoid smoke’ from Gympie region fire
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service issued the warning at 3:30pm on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Complete list of Gympie Eisteddfod award winners
The Pavilion was transformed into a hive of artistic achievement this week as the region’s popular youth Eisteddfod got underway despite having to jump a long list of Covid-19 hurdles.
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