‘Like a goat track’: 130 worst roads of the Wide Bay and Burnett
Gympie, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Kingaroy most unroadworthy roads revealed by RACQ members.
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‘Didn’t stand a chance’: Time to end shocking impact of bad country roads
Vicky McGrath’s family has lived with the devastating consequences of sub-standard rural roads for almost three years. The loss of precious life is the most urgent reason to fix our worst roads, but there are other impacts that can not be ignored as well.
‘Disgusting’ state of roads ‘wasting’ businesses’ money
Badly maintained regional roads can add a big cost to businesses, with the owners of several regional transport companies revealing the shocking hidden impact of the Wide Bay and Burnett’s most poorly maintained stretches. Watch the video:
Is $19m enough?: Road dangers exposed after schoolboy’s tragic death
Spending on a deadly stretch of road near Gympie can be revealed as fears for safety peak following the untimely death of a high school student.
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Council rules out sport facility amid Pavilion fee outrage
The council’s struggling finances means there won’t be any relief on the horizon for the infamous Gympie sporting squeeze, which has increasingly plagued local clubs in recent years.
Gympie councillors have their say on controversial budget
See what the Mayor and each divisional councillor had to say on the budget, which has been met with criticism from residents – including former Mayor Mick Curran.
Huge crowd expected for Winter Race day this weekend
Organisers say marquee bookings are almost full at the Gympie Turf CLub, with perfect weather predicted and the return of the Champions Bar drawing punters in.
‘Compassionate’ sitcom writer, novelist farewelled in service
The brains behind some of Australian TV’s best loved shows has been farewelled in a moving service on the Sunshine Coast after losing his battle with dementia.
Work starts on CBD project given green light in 2015
Developers have finally broken ground on a multi-story Gympie project near the Youth Precinct in Nelson Reserve that was first approved more than six years ago.
‘Bright and caring’: Family grieves devoted young mum, nurse
A family is coming to terms with the tragic loss of a 29-year-old ‘dedicated’ mother who was killed in a Toowoomba car accident last week.
Mary River to celebrate ‘biggest and best festival yet’
This year’s theme is Responsible River Recreation, with a weaving workshop, roving entertainment, inspirational speakers and a live animal show.
Celtic music with an Australian heart at the Gympie RSL
Asleep at the Reel evokes the sound of the lively Irish pub, of flying fiddles and rich voices in harmony around an open fire.
VOTE NOW: Who is the best dentist in the Gympie region?
We asked, and you delivered. Vote here for the best dentist in the Gympie region.
Fundraiser launched for Gympie family torn apart by tragedy
“These poor babies have had their whole world turned upside down and are going to need ongoing care and support … they have no parents left able to care for them or provide for them …”
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