Future clearer for ‘ashes’ of shops torched in firebomb attack
A block of land left empty after a shocking firebombing in Gympie’s CBD over Easter has now officially changing hands.
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‘It’s a lose-lose’: City dwellers drying out Mary River, expert says
A leading Mary River authority is calling for an end to water being drawn by southeast Queensland residents as the region grapples with possibly its lowest year of rainfall on record.
Wide Bay Burnett mayors’, councillors’ pay rises for 2024 revealed
A tale of two industries headed in opposite directions has been revealed with a new report earmarking pay increases for the region’s council members at the same time experts say farming wages are headed the other way.
60+ Photos: Smiles, joy, as region celebrates a very Mary Christmas
Smiles, joy and merriment filled Gympie’s main street as thousands turned out to celebrate the 10th annual Mary Christmas. See the photos, video.
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$670,000: Highest paid public servants and what they earn
Australia’s top bureaucrats are in the multi-millionaire’s club, and while the highest ranked bureaucrats in the Wide Bay and Burnett are not in that stratosphere, they are still on big bucks. See who the biggest earners are.
‘Very unstable’ sand cliffs trigger holiday landslide warning
Visitors to the Cooloola Coast and Teewah Beach have been warned of a real landslide threat as the towering coloured sands south of Rainbow Beach reach levels of high instability.
Tributes flow after death of beloved family doctor
Devoted husband, father, doctor and mentor Dr Stan Green died at the weekend after a career and a life that touched thousands of families and people.
First look at new Gympie foot and bike bridge over Normanby
Rest areas, pedestrian crossings and a shared pedestrian and bike bridge over the Mary River near Normanby Bridge are part of a plan released by the Transport Dept to improve connectivity between Southside and Gympie.
‘Yes’ supporters cop some backlash at Gympie gathering
A contingent of Yes supporters in the Voice to Parliament gathered at Lake Alford on Sunday, and though the gathering was small they were subjected to some heckling.
Two hurt, rescue chopper dispatched to serious Tuan Forest crash
A man and woman aged in their early 20s have been injured and the rescue helicopter dispatched to the scene of a serious crash in the Tuan Forest, south of Maryborough.
Realtor’s ‘disgusting’ slur against renters invokes Facebook fury
A Qld property realtor’s TikTok video promoting a ‘prestigious’ golf course housing estate has sparked backlash amid claims it paints renters as ‘second class citizens’.
‘Ghosts’, coldies and characters: Classic country pubs for sale
From the “haunted” to historic, these Queensland watering holes within four hours of Brisbane not only come with colourful backstories but some cost less than a family home. FULL LIST.
Inside the plan for a luxury cattery at The Dawn
A mother and daughter dream team plans to launch their new business venture in early 2024, filling a niche in the Gympie region. See the full details:
Dance teacher started when she was four and never stopped
With a hop, a skip, a jump and a twirl, Jamie Marquis has moved from being an avid dancer, to a student teacher to taking on a dance school and now winning the title of Gympie’s favourite dance teacher. Meet her here as she tells her story:
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