More Jenny Mitchell Australia’s very own Cosmic Country Weekender, Dashville Skyline returns for its ninth year. Held over the October Long weekend, Friday 29th September, Saturday 30th and Sunday 1st October 2023 in Wonnarua Country, Hunter Valley, NSW. Headlining Dashville Skyline is Vika & Linda along with their band The Bullettes. The sister duo have been … [Read more…]
276314_01 By Chantelle Bozicevic Our picturesque riverside town, known for its natural beauty and historical significance, is about to make history once again! In an exciting development, Gympie will soon have its very own edition of the iconic board game, Monopoly. This unique opportunity allows residents to customise and play the world’s most beloved game … [Read more…]
Gympie MP Tony Perrett says a new Gympie hospital is the biggest missed opportunity in this week’s Queensland budget. By Arthur Gorrie A huge spend to repair Queensland’s ailing hospital and health system has not included much for Gympie region, according to MP Tony Perrett. But Tuesday’s state budget, including a record surplus, did include … [Read more…]
Aussies keen to finish the financial year as a newly-minted multi-millionaire are eyeing this Thursday’s $60 million Powerball draw. This week’s Powerball draw, draw 1413 on Thursday 15 June 2023, offers the biggest jackpot of any Australian lottery game so far this year. The jackpot has surged to $60 million as there haven’t been any … [Read more…]
There will be a couple of temporary road closures to allow work to continue on the Gympie Bypass with this stage to be closed first, followed two weeks later by Stage 2 (other photo). The Gympie Connection Road will be closed in two stages to allow further construction of the new Gympie interchange on the … [Read more…]
By HARRY CLARKE CADET horse racing steward by day, star cheerleader by night – Olivia Legg has perfect balance. The 19-year-old is currently working to become a Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) thoroughbred steward, and she’s fitting her training at the racetrack with her training as part of a world-class cheerleading team. Legg’s steward work has taken … [Read more…]
Facebook LinkedIn 7-Eleven has opened its first store in Gympie, Queensland, which will be open 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, and feature fuel, food and convenience ranges, and deliveries of fresh food seven days a week. 7-Eleven Gympie opened on 8 June with a team of 16 under the leadership of Joanne Hodgson. … [Read more…]
Detectives from Hervey Bay Criminal Investigation Branch have arrested three juveniles in relation to a number of property offences allegedly committed in Maryborough on Sunday June 11. It will be alleged the three juveniles, one aged 15 and two aged 17, unlawfully entered a residence and subsequently stole a Range Rover four-wheel-drive from a home … [Read more…]
One of the attendees was John Sparks, 89, who is passionate about steam engines from yesteryear. “It’s a process to build one of these small-scale engines. One can take anywhere between three to five years to build,” Mr Sparks said. “I went to night school (TAFE) for five years to learn to use the lathe … [Read more…]
Ben Brown and his team at Gympie Meat Hall have the best Chicken Sausages in Australia. Donna Jones Did you know the best chicken sausages in all of Australia can be found right here in Gympie? Ben Brown and his team at Gympie Meat Hall hold the crown as Sausage Kings for 2022, according to … [Read more…]