Popular tourist park owners, council, clash over private flights
Threats to shoot at aircraft have emerged as a year-long battle over light aircraft flights between a Queensland council and campground owners spills into court.
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‘I am not, nor have I ever been… a Satanist’: Councillor accused of devil worship
A regional Qld councillor who advocated for a more inclusive approach to the ‘prayers’ that kick start Gympie council meetings has hit back at those circulating the rumour he worships the devil.
First glimpse at new servo development for city centre
Plans for a major transformation of a block of land on the Bruce Hwy at Gympie have been revealed in a bid to tap into an estimated more than $6m in sales a year.
Council makes final decision on future of $18m Rattler
The future of the historic Mary Valley Rattler is clearer after Gympie council making a final decision on what it wants to do with the heritage train.
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Revealed: The hardest place to find a park in Gympie
Motorists have reached a general consensus on where the worst places are in Gympie for finding a car park, and it is probably not going to come as a great shock to anyone.
Gympie showgrounds light up for glow in the dark event
The event will feature a range of displays including giant LED animals installations and an LED dance floor, when it comes to the Gympie Showgrounds on Friday, July 30.
Mum’s plea after family of seven torn apart by rental crisis
After spending a year sleeping in a caravan with her four young children, a Gympie mother has just given birth to her fifth child and is begging the government to build more public housing.
Gympie dad ‘no longer critical’ after horror crash
A spokesperson for the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital said on Friday Alex Greig, who survived a horror crash that claimed the lives of his wife and daughter, was ‘no longer critical’.
Coroner’s Court dodges questions on Kirra death inquest
Deputy State Coroner Jane Bentley last month determined Paul McDonald, 39, caused the injuries that killed Kirra – finding he beat and choked her then waited hours to call an ambulance. But there was no recommendation that McDonald be charged over her death.
Couple overcomes Covid interruptus for ‘dream wedding’
After Covid derailed Demi McGregor’s wedding plans to husband Doug in 2020, the business owner and beautician finally had her ‘dream wedding’ at Rainbow Beach.
Lisa Millar ‘can’t wait’ to return home and enjoy the races
The Gympie region will welcome ABC star Lisa Millar home with open arms in September when she is special guest at the Gympie Times Ladies Day race day.
Covid hub poised to open as Qld outbreak threatens
About 800,000 Covid vaccinations have been carried out in Queensland, but Gympie’s population remains at high risk with only one in five people vaccinated.
Gympie rapist tried to pressure his victim to drop charges
A man has been jailed until at least October 2022 after pleading guilty to raping a young woman twice, before trying to force her to drop her charges, in Gympie two years ago. Warning: distressing content
Shock as Gympie Music Muster cancelled
The Gympie region has been dealt a huge blow with the iconic event, which draws thousands of people from across the country, called off for the second year running.
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