‘It’s so much fun’: Childcare educator wins Qld vote
A Bundaberg childcare educator has been voted the best in the state by our readers and says she still loves the job after nearly 20 years in the industry.
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Gympie’s brow technicians on show, vote for who does it best
Whether you prefer thin or thick, timeless or edgy brows, Gympie’s brow salons have plenty of technicians to choose from but who is the best? Vote in our poll.
Former childcare worker named Gympie’s favourite prep teacher for 2024
A freshly graduated teacher with more than two decades in the childcare industry has been named Gympie’s favourite prep teacher of 2024.
‘Truly one of a kind’: Mum-of-two mourned following death at 51
An outpouring of tributes to a beloved wife, mum and friend have come from a close-knit community following her death at 51 years old.
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‘Revitalise’: Popular country town campground reveals expansion plans
Plans to expand and revitalise a popular campground to incorporate more than 180 sites along with an adventure play area have been revealed. See what they have in store.
WINNER: Popular Gympie hair colourist streaks into top spot
The readers have voted for a winner in a Gympie hair colourist competition as the top five in the region are revealed, plus how the winner feels about the top gong.
‘Pockets of sunshine’ as Mary River peaks well below Kidd Bridge
The Mary River in Gympie reached 7.31m at 9.54am on Thursday and the Bureau said that was “not far off” the peak. Watch the video and see what is in store for the long weekend:
Who does it best: 36 of Gympie’s best hair colourists on show
Whether it’s a simple touch up or a hair transformation, we are on the search for the Gympie Hair Colourist that does it best. Vote in the poll and help give your favourite the recognition they deserve.
FULL LIST: Everyone running for 2024 Gympie Council elections
With nomination ballots closed and the voting order decided, meet the 26 candidates who want to form the Gympie council for the next four years. Read the full list of candidate profiles and vote on the major issues council needs to address.
‘Very nasty’: Fredman doesn’t miss in farewell speech to council
Outgoing Mary Valley councillor and former chief engineer Bob Fredman has ended his Gympie council career with a colourful speech paying tribute to ‘karma’ and the pleasure of seeing certain people experience it.
Help crown Gympie’s best dance school for 2024
From ballet to hip hop, tap, jazz and everything in-between. Gympie’s dance schools are the heartbeat to the region’s vibrant community. Vote in the poll to help crown the best of the bunch.
‘Blood ran cold’: Climbing eastern brown busts venomous snake myth
A regional Queensland woman got the fright of her life when her cat started hissing and she turned around to the chilling sight of a venomous eastern brown defying gravity on her flyscreen. More photos:
Hidden crisis: Dark secrets of Qld coastal towns swallowed by Airbnb
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
‘Writhing in pain’: 90yo’s three-hour wait for ambulance
The moment journalist Carlie Walker was forced to make a nest of pillows for her grandmother on the ground following a fall, as they waited for paramedics, the brutal reality of a service under pressure was quite literally brought home.
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