Why Queensland’s highway to hell will never truly be ‘fixed’
As someone who has driven the Bruce Highway consistently for five decades I can report it has never been better, writes Robert Schwarten.
Opinion
Maiden: Awkward twist in Albo’s war on Elon
Surprisingly, it’s no longer the Prime Minister who seems to have riled up the Tesla billionaire the most, writes Samantha Maiden.
Toughest smoking law in the world should be in Australia
The UK is on track to make it illegal for some from ever being able to legally buy cigarettes. Some think it’s terrible, but there is a good reason for Australia to adopt it too.
Editor’s view: It is clear the Bruce Hwy must be ‘finished’
Surely it is not too much to ask of our nation’s politicians that they stop treating Queenslanders like mugs and commit to “finishing” the one frustration that unites us all, writes the editor.
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News sites way off the mark with Milat adult nappy headlines
Sorry but … who cares?
Chilling revelations, tragedy and heroism in our region
While the stalking of the Mayor and his partner appears to be politically motivated and an attempt to harass, intimate and embarrass, anyone who thinks this is acceptable has some serious judgement issues and possibly, an obsession.
LETTER: Since when has evolution had intelligence?
Gympie letter writer makes interesting claim about evolution and intelligence
2032 Olympic bid could solve one of Gympie’s biggest issues
The possibility of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity means it’s time for state and local leaders to stop firing blanks on this 30-year-old issue
Rural road to shut for 18 months as part of bypass work
Mayor Glen Hartwig says the region will experience a lot of change in the next few years
Today’s headlines: Near drowning, business, grub out of jail
The Facebook ban is gone and what a relief to see some news back on the news feed. The trolls have had a great time today
Implication of sexism disappoints
LETTER: Naturally, I was disappointed by the inference that what I wrote was probably sexist — motivated by the fact that I am male.
Still waiting for evidence of gender inequity in local govt
LETTER: Gympie man Merv Welch says he did not ‘miss the point’ of councillor’s opinion piece on gender inequity in local government and pay packets
Would you have said the same if you were a woman, Merv?
Gympie councillor Dolly Jensen responds to criticism of her opinion piece about gender inequity in local government as International Women’s Day draws close
Writer has ‘missed the point’ of Gympie councillor’s article
LETTER: Merv Welch has missed the point in Gympie councillor Dolly Jensen’s opinion piece on gender inequity in councils and pay
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