A Gympie resident claims council ordered BlackRoc Group to stop work on a proposed asphalt plant at East Deep Creek in August, which was allegedly occurring before project approval. Concerned Monkland resident, Derrick Pagett, who lives near the site, said the council...
Work on a new 500 metre extension of the Mary Valley Rail Trail (MVRT) to Imbil Rail Park on the corner of William Street and Yabba Creek Road will start soon. Gympie Mayor, Glen Hartwig, said extending the existing Imbil to Brooloo section of the trail would provide...
Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig has welcomed an $11 million grant from the Albanese Government toward the restoration and upgrade of the Gympie Civic Centre. The facility has languished, unused and in disrepair since the 2022 floods caused a major mould problem which...
The Queensland Government has released the construction tender for a new Youth Foyer at 12-14 Dulin St, Maroochydore, to provide supported accommodation for young people. The 50 apartments and 24/7 support will provide stable housing for 16 to 25-year-olds...
The Queensland Government has announced it is building two new blocks of housing for vulnerable young people in Pialba and Redcliffe. The ‘Youth Foyers’ will provide 80 self-contained units (40 units in each location) where vulnerable Queenslanders aged 16-25 can stay...
Pomona & District Community House is inviting the community to its annual Pride celebration which this year is an all-ages dance party. Pride Party – Wear It Purple is on Saturday 15 August from 7pm to 9pm, with doors and licensed bar opening at 6pm. Refreshments...
Any independent standing for the Queensland federal seat of Wide Bay knows it’s a David and Goliath contest because One Nation is tipped to take the seat at the next federal election in 2028. At the 2025 election, the results after preference counts were Nationals 43...
The only women’s gym in Gympie celebrated its 21st birthday with a party this month. Owner-operator and coach, Kerry Hardgrave said Curves was thriving with its philosophy of welcoming women of all ages and stages of life and fitness levels. ‘Currently our youngest...
Imagine you’re driving down a windy road when you spot an injured possum. Your instincts might tell you to hit the brakes, check what’s wrong and bundle it into your car. Research shows many of us want to help wild animals in distress. This may be out of empathy,...
Following the record 2022 floods in Gympie, where several people died and many were rescued after harrowing hours in the water, Gympie Regional Council is running a Community Flood Awareness & Education Project. Joining forces with floodplain specialists, Synergy...
