Ex-bikie turned ‘Machine Gun Preacher’ to visit Gympie, Maryborough
An American bikie turned children’s rights activist is touring Australia spreading awareness for his organisation dedicated to fighting for the children of East Africa.
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Inside new owners’ huge renovation at gutted iconic hotel
The new owners of an iconic Gympie hotel and pub that was torn apart in the 2022 floods are taking a punt on its future with renovations already underway.
Politicians speak out on deadly roads needing action now
Despite a shocking road toll, dangerous roads like the Bruce Hwy from Gympie to Maryborough, the Isis Hwy, Rosedale Rd, Tin Can Bay Road and Mary Valley Hwy continue to miss out on the serious upgrades they desperately need.
Property group head’s fears amid mega hydro high-voltage line dispute
A property group has thrown support behind landholders who could have transmission lines running through their backyards, saying they shouldn’t have to bear the brunt of a climate policy.
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Council on bargain hunt for parks, halls upgrades
Five parks and two halls will be getting sewerage upgrade connections but Gympie Regional Council has declined to state how much it expects the work to cost as it hopes to snag a bargain.
‘Heartwarming’: Gympie crowns its favourite dentist
Readers have made their choice in the competition to name the region’s best dentist, with the winner emerging from a field boasting some stiff competition.
Why Gympie will become racing kart central
More than 100 competitors from across the state will be revving and racing their way into the city at the end of July.
Residents condemn ‘disgusting’ Children’s Ward closure
Multiple men and women across the Gympie region have come forward with their stories of the impact on their families from the closure of a dedicated Children’s Ward at the Gympie Hospital.
‘I don’t know what to do’: Desperation in rental squeeze
A Gympie woman on a disability pension is desperate to find an affordable place to live after the owners of her rental decided to sell and left her with nowhere to turn.
Gympie woman faces child sex abuse charges against 4yo girl
In one of the most serious allegations, the woman is charged with orally sexually assaulting the girl after taking her to a bathroom and lying her on the floor to check if she had wet her nappy during a religious meeting where both were present.
Kandanga cattle judge to vie for national title at Ekka
The 18-year-old is one of seven finalists from across Australia and New Zealand who will compete for the national crown at the Royal Brisbane Show in August.
‘We’d love a stadium but we’ve got a train instead’
When it comes to the question of why the Gympie Regional Council won’t build a new indoor sporting facility, Mayor Glen Hartwig says it’s a case of how much higher ratepayers want their rates to go.
O’Brien asks maverick MP Christensen not to quit politics
“Regardless of which side of politics you support, parliamentarians who speak up and don’t always toe the party line are rare and valuable,” Mr O’Brien tells his 4000+ Facebook followers as the controversial Dawson MP ponders retirement.
Mysterious submarine spotted off Rainbow Beach
The vessel was spotted by fishermen off the Cooloola Coast on Wednesday morning and was live-streamed on Facebook, triggering the community’s excitement and curiosity.
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